Strategy – Page 406
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AFI’s engine MRO head moves to airframe division
Air France Industries has appointed Anne Brachet to head the company's airframe and engineering division. Brachet was previously senior vice-president...
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ALTA: LATAM likely to go with Oneworld
The chief of Latin America's largest airline group, LATAM Airlines, has indicated very strongly that the combined carrier will be a Oneworld member, ahead...
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Qatar Airways ditches Cargolux stake
Qatar Airways has decided to walk away from its tie-up with Cargolux and abandon its shareholding in the Luxembourg carrier, according to sources within...
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NewsALTA: Brazil learns lessons from criticised airport deals
Brazil's civil aviation agency (ANAC) chief says that lessons have been learnt after the high bids accepted in the recent airport privatisations came in for criticism from industry bodies including IATA.
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ALTA: Delta chief sees future in bilateral partnerships
Delta Air Lines chief executive Richard Anderson sees bilateral partnerships between airlines as the solution to foreign ownership restrictions. "Once...
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ALTA: Interview with executive director Alex de Gunten
Next year, executive director Alex de Gunten will celebrate a decade at the helm of ALTA during which time he has navigated an era of dynamic change both...
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ALTA: Air Panama looks for growth through niche opportunities
Air Panama, the country's second carrier, aims to serve niche domestic and international regional markets rather than challenging Panama's powerful Copa...
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Europe backs down on international emissions trading
In the face of concerted and worldwide opposition, the European Union has "temporarily" climbed down over its proposal to unilaterally impose its Emissions...
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ALTA: Aeromar to diversify network into the USA
Mexican boutique regional carrier Aeromar plans to diversify its network to include new routes to the USA, as it faces increasing competition at its Mexico...
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NewsALTA: Aeromexico sees 'stellar' growth with UATP
Aeromexico has seen "stellar" growth in use of the UATP network by customers since it joined earlier this year, say UATP executives. Usage has grown...
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NewsALTA: Mexico's Aeromar joins ALTA
Aeromar will join ALTA as it celebrates its 25th anniversary as Mexico's oldest continuously operated airline. "I see it as a formalisation of a transformation...
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NewsPICTURE: LOT takes delivery of Europe's first 787
LOT Polish Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787 in Washington, becoming the first European carrier to receive the type. "This is a historic...
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Boeing intensifies 787-10 sales pitch ahead of launch
Boeing has intensified sales discussions on the proposed 787-10 ahead of a formal launch, summoning key customers to closed-door meetings in Seattle over...
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Air Berlin to sell frequent-flyer scheme to aid turnaround
Germany's Air Berlin is to divest its frequent-flyer programme as part of its strategic turnaround programme, as the carrier discloses an improvement in...
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ALTA: UATP sees opportunities in cash, mobile payments
UATP is partnering with various alternative payment brands and prepping for the emerging mobile payment space, as it expands its suite of payment options...
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NewsQatar A350 order conversion tipped to include more -1000s
Qatar Airways appears set to take additional Airbus A350-1000s through the conversion of its order for A350-800s. The Doha-based carrier is dropping...
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: KLM sidelines Heathrow with Manston feeder service
KLM's new feeder service from Manston airport to its Amsterdam Schiphol hub illustrates a growing trend of connecting traffic being funnelled outside the...
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SwiftAir to enhance Southwest's IFEC offering
Soon-to-be acquired Row 44 has teamed with Dallas-based technology company SwiftAir to provide interactive in-flight travel guides for Southwest Airlines'...
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Will FastJet speed low-cost model in Africa?
The launch of flights later this month from high-profile pan-African start-up FastJet is the latest attempt to kick-start the spread of the low-cost carrier...