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Tec4Jets extends MRO reach to airlines outside TUI
Belgian maintenance provider Tec4Jets has opened a line station at Menara International airport in Morocco. The company is a subsidiary of leisure...
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Air France-KLM wrestles with medium-haul challenge
Air France-KLM intends to turnaround its short- and medium-haul operation with a solution organised around three units: Air France's provincial bases, its...
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Kenya Airways plans widespread staff cuts
Kenya Airways is planning a mass cull of staff as it attempts to return the airline to an even keel and lower a cost base it says is at "unsustainable levels". The...
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Qantas-Emirates talks show changing thinking
While Emirates Airline has indicated its recently disclosed alliance talks with Oneworld carrier Qantas Airways will not cover a revenue accord, there remain...
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NewsSilkAir signs LOI for 31 Boeing 737-8s, 23 737-800s
Singapore Airlines' regional carrier SilkAir has signed a letter of intent to purchase up to 68 new Boeing aircraft for its growth and fleet renewal plans....
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NewsIAG warns on Spanish job cuts as Iberia drags performance down
International Airlines Group has revised its full-year forecast downwards and warns it will make an operating loss for 2012 as the euro-area crisis continues...
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NewsUnited celebrates rollout of 787
United Airlines celebrated the rollout of its first Boeing 787-8 in the special "swoop" livery at the manufacturer's Everett, Washington plant today. The...
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Cruz says AENA fee hike will not derail Barcelona growth
Vueling will achieve net growth at its Barcelona El Prat hub throughout 2012, chief executive Alex Cruz tells Flightglobal, with the availability of spare...
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PICTURE: Air Malta unveils new livery
Air Malta has unveiled its new livery after today detailing its new corporate vision and brand strategy today. "With our new brand strategy and identity,...
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IN FOCUS: 2012 airline safety starts well
Fatal airline crashes hit a decade low in 2012's first half
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NewsIN FOCUS: Europe attempts to balance accident investigation with judicial imperatives
new rule 'balances safety and accountability' In the past two years, the EU has altered its laws concerning air accident investigation to help achieve...
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: AirAsia hots up battle for Indonesia
When news broke that Malaysia low-cost carrier AirAsia has signed an agreement to acquire Indonesia's Batavia Air, it took many - including the country's...
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Airline alliances move into position in Latin America
Even as the newly merged LATAM Airlines deliberates over its choice of airline alliance, the path seems to lead to the region's two major airline groups competing head-to-head in Oneworld and Star Alliance.
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NewsAirAsia and partner acquire Batavia Air
Low-cost carrier AirAsia, together with a partner firm, has inked an agreement to fully acquire Indonesian carrier Batavia Air, in a move that will allow...
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ANALYSIS: Should airlines hedge their bets on fuel?
Volatile oil prices bring into focus airline strategies for protecting themselves from spiralling fuel costs and whether they can avoid taking too much of a gamble.
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IN FOCUS: Middle East revenue rise hit by fuel costs
A strong rise in revenues among the Middle East carriers, led by Emirates, was more than offset by the impact of high fuel prices, which saw overall net...
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IN FOCUS: Mergers shift Latin American airline landscape
When in June the merger between LAN Group and Brazilian operator TAM was finally completed, it created the largest airline group in fast-growing Latin America. LATAM...
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EasyJet dismisses positive impact of Olympics
With just days to go before the start of the London 2012 Olympics, EasyJet has played down any positive impact from the games on its passenger numbers. In...
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Air China to launch carrier in Inner Mongolia
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has approved Air China's application to set up a subsidiary carrier based in Inner Mongolia. The...
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Spirit to scale back network growth in 2013
Low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines expects to slow network expansion in 2013 following the launch of dozens of new routes this year. The airline's chief...