Strategy – Page 211
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UK dismisses threat of grounded flights after Brexit
UK transport secretary Chris Grayling insists there is "no way" that flights between the UK and mainland Europe will be grounded after Brexit, but he admits that "disruption" could occur.
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Embraer touts E2 costs in effort to land US orders
Embraer is doubling down on the cost savings of the E-Jet-E2 family compared to the competing Airbus A220 models in an effort to bring the latest iteration of its 100-seat aircraft to the US market.
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ALTA calls for greater say in airport projects
Latin American airlines are pressing for greater involvement in shaping the future of the region's airports, as infrastructure congestion and operating costs remain a perennial concern for carriers.
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Cubana resumes domestic flights
Cubana has announced that it will gradually resume certain domestic operations starting on 28 October after being grounded for more than five months.
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Comair to shift MRO work away from SAA Technical
South African carrier Comair has disclosed plans to move maintenance work overseas, citing "problems" with provider SAA Technical.
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NewsDelta takes North America's first A220
Delta Air Lines took delivery of the first Airbus A220 for a North American carrier today, ending a bumpy road to the aircraft's delivery.
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IATA calls for Brexit backstop to avoid air connectivity 'chaos'
The UK and the European Union must take "urgent action" to plan for the continuation of air services in the event of the two parties failing to reach a deal on their future relationship, in the view of IATA.
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INTERVIEW: ALTA president Hernan Rincon on key challenges
Macroeconomic conditions in Latin America of late have been challenging, but ALTA executive committee president Hernan Rincon believes that the region still holds significant promise.
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Thai cautious on new routes as it awaits fleet clarity
Thai Airways International is taking a careful approach to growth as it tries to forge a more consolidated group approach, while it awaits for more clarity on its fleet plans.
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Thai frets about reputational damage from grounded 787s
Thai Airways International is concerned about the reputational damage caused by persistent engine issues with its Boeing 787-8 fleet.
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IndiGo eyes capacity surge in Q3 as aircraft deliveries ramp up
IndiGo will grow capacity by 35% year-on-year for the upcoming third quarter, thanks to a ramp up of new aircraft deliveries from Airbus.
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Qantas revenue rise offsets higher costs in Q1
Qantas reported a 6.3% rise in revenue to A$4.41 billion ($3.12 billion) for the quarter ended 30 September, with the record result helping to offset higher fuel and other operating costs.
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Argentina’s FLYEST enters scheduled market
FLYEST, the Argentinian Bombardier CRJ 200 charter operator, has announced its foray into the scheduled market with flights connecting Buenos Aires Aeroparque downtown airport with Santa Fe.
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Colombia’s Easyfly prepares for growth as new ATR 72-600s arrive
Bogota-based regional airline Easyfly is receiving the first of three new ATR 72-600s next week, significantly boosting the capacity of the ATR 42 and BAe Jetstream 41 operator.
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Cost of developing Flybe routes pushes Stobart Aviation to loss
Costs of £18 million ($23 million) incurred in developing routes under a Flybe franchise deal drove Stobart Group's aviation division to a £2.7 million operating loss in the six months ended 31 August, after a £3.6 million profit in the same period of 2017.
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Fresh bailouts for SAA and SA Express
South Africa's treasury has earmarked a further R5 billion ($349 million) to help the nation's struggling flag carrier to settle maturing debt over the next six month, as well as R1.2 billion support for a state-owned regional airline.
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InterviewINTERVIEW: Bangkok Airways president Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth
The Bangkok Airways library is an apt symbol for the small, profitable airline. Leisure and travel titles line the shelves, reflecting the carrier's strong presence in Thailand's lucrative international tourism market. The publications, including several years of National Geographic, also reflect a broad internationalism, replete with overseas guidebooks.
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INTERVIEW: De Oliveira sees ALTA restoring relevance
After a significant 12 months in which it opened new headquarters in Panama and overhauled the organisation, ALTA executive director Luis Felipe de Oliveira believes the association has rediscovered its focus.
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PAL set to permanently retire A340s as A350 gains traction
Philippine Airlines is on the verge of permanently retiring the Airbus A340-300, as its A350-900s get up to speed on long-haul routes.
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Korean Air hopeful on North Korean rapprochement
Korean Air is cautiously optimistic about recent political developments vis-à-vis North Korea, with the easing of tensions helping the general visitor environment for South Korea.