Strategy – Page 517
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Aeromexico may join Mexicana in launching Dulles service
Aeromexico is considering launching service to Washington Dulles, which last month became the newest US gateway for rival Mexicana.
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NewsRyanair: No plans for third Aer Lingus bid
Irish budget carrier Ryanair has quashed suggestions that it might make another attempt to take over flag-carrier Aer Lingus.
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Jetstar-AirAsia alliance to influence narrowbody design
The newly-formed Jetstar-AirAsia alliance hopes to influence the future design of narrowbody aircraft to better fit the needs of low-cost operations in Asia.
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Thai executive chairman resigns over excess baggage row
Thai Airways executive chairman Wallop Bhukkanasut has resigned after a probe into allegations that he abused his power to avoid paying for excess luggage...
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NewsAirAsia and Jetstar set to announce joint venture
Low-cost carriers Jetstar and AirAsia are set to make a "significant" announcement tomorrow about a joint venture that would enable them to reduce costs. "It...
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JAL secures employee approval for pension cuts
Japan Airlines' (JAL) employees have agreed to proposed changes to their pension plan as part of a wide-ranging cost-cutting measure, with the carrier hoping...
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New Continental CEO waives pay until carrier turns an annual profit
New Continental Airlines chief Jeff Smisek has declined a salary or annual bonus until the carrier reaches a full-year profit. Smisek assumed his new...
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Fixing the repairs model
The new owners at Dublin's old SR Technics MRO plant intend to keep costs well grounded
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NewsForecasts 2010: In-flight entertainment - Time to connect
The gap created by the demise of Connexion by Boeing in 2006 is rapidly being filled as Aircell and others link passengers to the web
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Delta, Northwest receive single operating certificate
Integration between Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines continues to advance as today the FAA granted the carriers a single operating certificate following...
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TSA issues whole-body scanner contract to L-3
The US Transportation Security Administration yesterday issued a $165 million contract to purchase whole-body imagers for airport security checkpoints from...
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Regulators approve China Eastern-Shanghai merger
Chinese regulators have approved the merger between China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines.
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IATA’s chief stresses need for improved security
IATA is encouraging security officials to keep increased pat-downs in security checks temporary, and has alerted US government officials that a complete...
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China Southern approves sale of stake in MTU Zhuhai
China Southern Airlines' board has approved a plan for the carrier to sell its 50% stake in MTU Zhuhai. The Guangzhou-based carrier announced in October...
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Air India seeks to revive recovery
Air India aims to accelerate the development of its strategic business units as part of a plan to restructure its operations. The Indian flag carrier...
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China Eastern completes share sale, raises 6.4bn yuan
China Eastern Airlines has raised 6.4 billion yuan ($939 million) in capital, after completing a sale of shares. The 1.35 billion Shanghai-listed A-shares...
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Analysis
Analysis: European 3Q results 2009
Amid the continued fall in revenues, European airline profitability took a further dent in the third quarter, particularly among network carriers. While the situation for carriers may be improving, a long road is likely to lie ahead
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Market Outlook: Happy New Year?
Chris Tarry takes a look at the prospects for the airline industry going into 2010. Analysis by Flightglobal Insight
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Ancillaries: The last drop
Low-cost carriers charging for web check-in. Legacy airline charging for hold baggage. When every single drop of revenue counts, how close is the ancillary revenue stream to drying up?
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Australia in world first for nationwide ADS-B coverage
Australian air traffic service provider Airservices Australia completed the installation and commissioning of its nationwide automatic dependent surveillance...