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Cross-continental mergers too complex for now: Conte
While he believes that global consolidation will arrive eventually, Iberia chief executive Fernando Conte believes mergers within continents are a more realistic...
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Israel's Arkia to introduce ex-Globalia Embraer 195
Israeli carrier Arkia Airlines is to introduce an Embraer 195 on routes between Tel Aviv and European destinations, becoming the country's first operator...
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NewsLufthansa clears Austrian bid and details transaction value
German flag-carrier Lufthansa's supervisory board has approved a bid to acquire the entire share capital of Austrian Airlines. Lufthansa will initially...
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NewsQantas in BA merger talks, Australia could ease ownership rules
Australia's Qantas Airways has confirmed British Airways' disclosure that the two airlines are engaged in tentative merger talks...
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NewsBA exploring merger with Qantas
British Airways is exploring a potential merger with Australian flag-carrier and Oneworld alliance partner Qantas Airways...
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NewsAer Lingus board rejects Ryanair takeover offer
Aer Lingus has formally rejected the proposed all-cash acquisition of the carrier by Irish budget airline Ryanair. The board of Aer Lingus says the...
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NewsRyanair launches fresh takeover bid for Aer Lingus
Budget carrier Ryanair is making a fresh takeover bid for rival Irish airline Aer Lingus, saying its planned all-cash offer values the company at €748 million...
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NewsBMI chief warns of worst-ever losses in 2008-09
BMI chief Nigel Turner is warning that the UK carrier will post its highest-ever losses this year, a plight which has prompted intensified cost-cutting and...
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Oman Air in discussions to acquire regional jets
Oman Air is in discussions with Embraer and Bombardier over the possible addition of regional jets to support the development of domestic routes within the...
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Icelandic carriers see incoming lift
DAVID KAMINSKI-MORROW rEYKJAVIK Iceland counters the crisis Icelandic carriers are looking to a boost in incoming traffic to help counter the...
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NewsAirAsia X looking at some 25 A350s or 787s, plus more A340s
AirAsia X is evaluating an order for around 25 Boeing 787s or Airbus A350 XWBs as it seeks additional Airbus A340s to boost its widebody fleet in the interim...
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BA tailors pilot training to need instead of formula
Several UK airlines are adopting a new form of recurrent training for pilots that allows them to tailor training sessions to carriers' specific needs rather...
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NewsSouth African carriers banking on Africa liberalisation
South African carriers are seeking to add services to other African countries as they try to offset a contraction in the domestic market.
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Raghu Menon: Dealing with challenges at Air India
Raghu Menon is overseeing Air India's much-needed makeover, which he hopes will reverse the carrier's stagnation and help it fight back against fierce competition
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British Airways adopts tailored pilot training programme
Several UK airlines are adopting a new form of recurrent training for their pilots that allows them to tailor training sessions to the carriers' specific...