Strategy – Page 350
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Nepalese start-up Bishwo signs for Superjets
Nepalese start-up operator Bishwo Airways has tentatively agreed to acquire five Sukhoi Superjet 100s.
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NewsArkia A330neo gives Airbus first Israeli long-haul deal
Israeli carrier Arkia is to become the first carrier in the country to take Airbus long-haul aircraft with a tentative agreement to acquire up to four A330-900neos.
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Qatar's Al Baker firmly rebukes Delta chief in subsidies row
Qatar Airways group chief executive Akbar Al Baker has dismissed the latest round of accusations from US airlines about unfair competition from the Gulf carriers, saying they need to understand the difference between government subsidies and government equity.
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NewsAir Madagascar to renew fleet with ATR 72-600s
Air Madagascar has agreed to acquire two ATR 72-600s during the first half of this year as part of a modernisation programme.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: The aftermath of TransAsia flight GE235
Since the 4 February fatal crash in Taipei of a TransAsia Airways ATR72-600, 49 pilots in the carrier’s ATR fleet have taken part in an examination of cockpit emergency drills, at the orders of Taiwan’s civil aviation authority.
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NewsAer Lingus names new chief executive
Irish flag-carrier Aer Lingus has named its strategy planning head, Stephen Kavanagh, as its new chief executive.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Are the dog days over for Australia’s carriers?
Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia’s dog days appear to be behind them, with both carriers set to return to the black over the six months ended 31 December.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Social media drives personalised passenger interactions
Social media enables airlines to connect with, and market to, their customers in a way that is far more personalised and targeted than any of the more traditional communication channels.
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Airline pilot self-employment on the rise in Europe
About 14% of pilots flying for European airlines are self-employed or work for temporary work agencies (TWA) – and the proportion is growing, according to a European Commission-funded study by the University of Ghent.
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NewsTransavia reveals order for up to 20 737s
Air France-KLM Group's low-cost operator Transavia is ordering up to 20 Boeing 737-800s.
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NewsRyanair demands review of Aer Lingus divestment ruling
Ryanair is arguing that its obligation to reduce its Aer Lingus stake should be reconsidered in light of IAG's proposed takeover of the Irish flag carrier.
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NewsATR pilots alerted over throttle use in high-speed descent
Safety authorities are urging ATR pilots to be cautious over their airspeed during descent after highlighting a risk of severe propeller mechanism damage.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Fleet Watch - Orders for January 2015
The month of January 2015 has been the lowest in commercial aircraft orders since August 2013. Net orders came in at only 44 while 2 swaps also occurred.
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NewsKorean Air swings to big operating profit in 2014
Korean Air (KAL) has reported an operating profit of KRW395 billion ($355 million) for the year ended 31 December 2014, a major improvement on the KRW20 billion loss over the previous fiscal year.
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NewsAlitalia can breathe more easily – and focus on profits
Alitalia is not quite out of the woods, but at least one wolf is no longer snapping at the heels of the former Italian flag carrier.
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NewsTransAsia to retrain ATR pilots after tests reveal weaknesses
Ten TransAsia Airways ATR pilots are to undergo intensive retraining on emergency procedures following an evaluation of proficiency in the wake of the fatal crash in Taipei.
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PICTURES: Korean Air to introduce new business class seats
Korean Air will introduce a new business class seat in the near future.
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Spirit to add up to 35 new routes in 2015
Spirit Airlines could launch as many as 35 new routes this year, although it emphasises that most of the growth will come from connecting existing dots in its network.
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ANALYSIS: Why and how badly is liberalisation stalled?
Eight years since the US-EU open-skies agreement ushered in what was heralded as a new era in liberalisation, the rhetoric has changed – and perhaps the reality has too.