Strategy – Page 555
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American 787 deliveries delayed by a year
First deliveries of the Boeing 787 to American Airlines are slipping by one year to 2013, due to programme delays and a machinists strike at the airframer...
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Air France-KLM, Travel Service make CSA stake shortlist
Air France-KLM and the Travel Service-Unimex grouping have been shortlised by the Czech Government for the next stage of the privatisation of national carrier...
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Rovinescu returns to lead Air Canada fightback
Former executive is tasked once again to steer the carrier through unprecedented financial uncertainty
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Picture emerges in German airline jigsaw
Drawn-out German consolidation picture taking shape after Air Berlin-TUIfly tie-up
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NewsStar Alliance and Oneworld members targeted in EU probe
The European Commission has launched antitrust proceedings again seven airlines, citing "co-operation" on transatlantic routes. The first of two investigations...
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Kelly: Southwest holds firm to no baggage fees
Despite the wave of fees introduced by US carriers in 2008 for the first and second checked bags, Southwest Airlines remains steadfast in its belief of achieving profitability without adopting similar measures.
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LAN to press ahead with $1.37bn fleet investment
Chilean carrier and Oneworld alliance member LAN will maintain the pace of investment into fleet growth and renewal despite the current crisis, maintaining...
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Middle East supplement: Qatar lifestyle
Qatar may be small in terms of area and population, but punches well above its weight in terms of its financial contribution.
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Aer Lingus to take prompt action to tackle crisis
Aer Lingus is carrying out a review of its business and will not wait until it finds a successor to chief executive Dermot Mannion to take action to reverse...
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SkyTeam names Air France exec to lead central team
Male named managing director as increased size prompts SkyTeam Alliance to create dedicated management team
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Qantas cuts to tackle crisis
Australian carrier to slash capacity, defer aircraft and possibly cut jobs as profits hit by economic slowdown
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Thai Airways begins turnaround work
Thai Airways submits first stage of two-phase turnaround plan
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KLM still in a rush for narrowbody successor clarity
KLM chief executive Peter Hartman is urging Airbus and Boeing to clarify their plans to replace the current generation of narrowbody aircraft. "We sent out...
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Middle East supplement: Etihad wings of a dream
Last year, Abu Dhabi's Etihad caused a stir in the industry when it announced it was addressing the pilot shortage by setting up an international cadet programme...
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Middle East supplement: skilled applicants flock to flydubai
skilled applicants flock to FlyDubai
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Middle East supplement: Emirates back in the hunt soon
Emirates, the region's top aviation employer, has put the brakes on recruitment - but deliveries mean it will be hunting for pilots shortly
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Middle East supplement: Gulf Air road to recovery
Original network carrier aims to grow capacity and return to profit as it freezes recruitment and overhauls its fleet
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Middle East supplement: Home away from home
Working in the Gulf can mean living the dream. The states are largely tolerant and liberal, but local customs must be respected
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Domestic cap and trade could be moulded favourably for US airlines
US carriers are pleased with the "vague wording" of draft legislation on a domestic emissions cap and trade proposal. They see it as an opportunity to influence...
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NewsAir France-KLM to shed up to 3,000 more jobs
Air France is to cut up to 3,000 more posts in the next two years as the company responds to a significant downturn in traffic and profit. The French...