Strategy – Page 466
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Alliances stymied in solving transatlantic riddle
The alliance groups' much-sought joint ventures across the north Atlantic are up and running, but the challenge of achieving year-round profitability in...
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Alliances: differing takes on the immune system
As liberalisation creeps along at a snail's pace, alliances with anti-trust immunity have become the answer for many airlines anxious to move beyond restrictive...
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NewsQantas denies reports of private equity offer
Qantas Airways has denied reports that it has received a private equity bid of A$3.5 billion ($3.66 billion). "There has been no approach, formal...
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Eurowings appoints Wallisch as joint chief executive
Germany's Eurowings has appointed Lufthansa executive Jochen Wallisch to lead the regional airline jointly with chief executive Peter Kranich.
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SIA appears to consider 'Scoot' as low-cost brand name
Singapore Airlines appears to be considering naming its new long-haul low-cost subsidiary Scoot Airlines.
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China Eastern receives high-altitude capable 737-700
China Eastern Airlines has received its first Boeing 737-700 that has been reconfigured for high-altitude operations.
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Former Etihad CEO Strodel passes away
Former Etihad Airways chief executive Robert Strodel, who helped both the airline's cargo and passenger divisions get off the ground, has died suddenly.
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Fernandes takes state role
Landmark deal between AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines sees low-cost innovator join the establishment Malaysia's airline industry is undergoing a revolution...
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Testing times for biofuels
Recent rush of airline biofuel flights illustrates growing momentum, but ramping up remains key challenge ahead Moves to push forward the use of biofuels...
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Aeromexico and Delta go on the offensive
Aeromexico and Delta go on the offensive SkyTeam partners Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines are teaming up to solidify their presence in the erratic Mexican...
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Qantas takes flight to Asia
Australian airline unveils plans to create premium carrier in region as part of major shake-up Combine an international division that is chronically...
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Air Berlin reveals 'slim-fast' shape
Chief executive departs carrier after unveiling cost reduction programme in bid to restore profitability to hybrid model Air Berlin's hybrid strategy...
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Rostekhnologii and IFC sign for up to 135 MS-21s
Airframer is aiming to develop the two smaller variants of its new twinjet first, before it sets timeline for 230-seat -400
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NewsDelta to cap its narrowbody order at 100 737-900ERs
Delta Air Lines will purchase 100 Boeing 737-900ER aircraft in a bid to replace its ageing 757 fleet, but the carrier has delayed a decision on 100 more...
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Thai Smile to start operations in July 2012
Thai Airways International's new regional carrier will start operations in July next year.
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Flybe Nordic venture given green light
UK regional carrier Flybe and Finnair have completed their joint acquisition of Finnish Commuter Airlines.
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Hawaiian to fit newer 767s with next-gen IFE systems
Hawaiian Airlines is in talks with in-flight entertainment providers to retrofit its existing newer Boeing 767s with next-generation IFE systems.
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Air Berlin CEO Hunold to resign
Air Berlin chief executive Joachim Hunold is to resign from the carrier, following the unveiling of a major restructuring programme aimed at returning the...
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NewsUnited-Continental to offer Premium Economy on first 787
United-Continental has confirmed its plans to offer Economy Plus seating on its first Boeing 787, which began final assembly at the airframer's Everett,...
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BA recruitment drive aims to attract less well-off pilots
British Airways aims to broaden the pool of potential pilot recruits with its new Future Pilot Programme (FPP), which it claims will put an end to the situation in which only the rich can raise the finance to complete pilot training to airline level.