Strategy – Page 229
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Higher jet fuel costs test airline mettle
Rising jet fuel costs have been a constant talking point for airlines as they report their latest earnings and consider the outlook.
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MH17: Netherlands and Australia to hold Russia accountable
Russia is formally to be held responsible by the Dutch and Australian governments for the destruction of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over Ukraine four years ago.
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Russian ministry claims 'bias' after latest MH17 findings
Russia's government has, predictably, dismissed investigators' latest findings regarding the source of the surface-to-air missile transporter used to shoot down Malaysia Airlines flight MH17.
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United board names first woman chair
The board of United Continental has named Jane Garvey its new non-executive chairperson, following the departure of Robert Milton.
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MH17: Missile transporter originated from Kursk brigade
Extensive analysis of distinctive features on a Buk surface-to-air missile transporter, used to shoot down Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, shows the vehicle originated from a Russian armed forces division stationed outside the city of Kursk.
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Airbus Americas ex-chief to join Wizz Air board
Airbus's former Americas chief executive, Barry Eccleston, is to take up a position on the board of Central European budget airline Wizz Air.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Constraint powers along Australian carriers
As seriously as a monk takes their vows, Australia’s two airline groups have been adhering to the mantra of capacity discipline – with strong results to prove it.
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Sun Country to drop first class in seat reconfiguration
Minnesota-based Sun Country Airlines will drop first class from its Boeing 737 cabin, as it proceeds with an earlier announced seat densification under a new low-cost strategy.
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Laudamotion to serve Amman and Marrakech this winter
Laudamotion will this winter expand its network beyond Europe by adding Moroccan and Jordanian routes from its Vienna base.
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TUI executive to take command of both tour operators and airlines
TUI is reorganising its executive team to bring its tour operators and airline businesses under the leadership of one person.
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MH370 search to end 29 May: new government
Malaysia's new government has declared that the current search effort for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 will end on 29 May.
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Speed reduction central to lowering drone risk: BALPA
UK pilot representatives are emphasising speed reduction as the best strategy to lower the risks posed by an unmanned aerial vehicle collision threat.
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US-Brazil open-skies deal enters into force
A long-awaited open-skies agreement between the USA and Brazil has entered into force, the US Department of Transportation (DOT) confirms to FlightGlobal.
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VIDEO: Swoop releases time-lapse video of 737 painting
Soon-to-launch Canadian discounter Swoop has released a time-lapse video of a Boeing 737-800 being painted in the carrier's livery.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Airports stake their claim in slot allocation
For more than 40 years, the guidelines governing slot allocation at the world's capacity-constrained airports have been overseen by IATA and a set of national co-ordinators. Now, airports are seeking to challenge the status quo by gaining a say in how slots are awarded and – potentially – who benefits ...
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Viva reconsiders Colon after frustration over Pacifico exit
Latin American low-cost carrier Viva Air is to consider a revived proposal to operate to Colon, after being forced to abandon Panama Pacifico airport as its entry point to Panama City.
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Damojh temporarily grounded in aftermath of Cuban crash
Mexican carrier Aerolineas Damojh has been temporarily grounded by civil aviation regulators while authorities verify that the carrier complies with operating requirements.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Silkair gets big upgrade – at the cost of its brand
The decision of Singapore Airlines to absorb its regional Silkair unit into the main brand SIA will make the group more efficient, and is a key step in streamlining SIA’s structure.
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Ryanair profits to fall as fares weaken and costs rise
Ryanair has turned in a 10% rise in full-year net profit to €1.45 billion ($1.7 billion), but is not expecting to reach the same level next year.