Strategy – Page 583
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Brussels Airlines' pilots tentatively welcome Lufthansa talks
Brussels Airlines' pilots, represented by the Belgian Cockpit Association, have tentatively welcomed Lufthansa's plans to acquire a stake in the airline's...
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Double luxury - how the airlines are configuring their A380s
The A380's two passenger decks give airlines a huge blank canvas with which to redefine long-haul air travel, and they have come up with some clever innovations
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Heathrow will be able to handle more A380s following wake separation reduction
London Heathrow airport will be able to handle more Airbus A380s as a result of the...
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New Alitalia will have 150-aircraft fleet
Plans to revamp Italian national carrier Alitalia will reportedly see the airline predominantly focus on short- and medium-haul routes and operate with a...
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Lufthansa takes the European consolidation stage by storm
Lufthansa made sure its presence on the European consolidation scene was strongly felt this week with the news that it...
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NewsDoor still open to Aeromexico-Mexicana merger
Mexico's federal competition commission (CFC) is leaving the door open to a possible merger of the country's two largest airlines, even though it blocked...
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NewsQantas to offer A380 demonstration to Hollywood stars
Qantas Airways is planning to operate an Airbus A380 demonstration flight in Los Angeles for Hollywood celebrities and government officials after its inaugural...
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Delivery of second Emirates A380 slips
Delivery of the second Emirates Airbus A380 has been delayed at least several weeks due to supplier issues with interior outfitting, delaying introduction...
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American eyes overseas connectivity
Oneworld member American Airlines expects to equip its international fleet with satellite-based in-flight connectivity if the carrier's trial of Aircell's...
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Business Briefings
CYCLONE IN A SPIN OVER F-15 CONTRACT SUPPLIERS Elbit Systems subsidiary Cyclone Aviation Products has won a $31 million contract...
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Southwest has no plans to meet FAA fine deadline
Dallas-based low cost carrier Southwest Airlines has informed the US FAA it does not intend to pay a $10.2 million fine--due by 29 August--levied by the...
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NewsSky scraping: airlines battle bookings without revenues
The airline fight to control distribution and the cost of getting a ticket into a passenger's hands - and a passenger into a seat - is far from over and...
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Virgin Atlantic in talks over Virgin Nigeria exit
Virgin Atlantic Airways is negotiating the disposal of up to its entire 49% Virgin Nigeria stake and may withdraw its branding from the carrier as part of...
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Sean Durfy: Bold rookie
On his first anniversary, no one will accuse WestJet chief executive Sean Durfy of being timid. High fuel prices have not prevented him from laying out ambitious...
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First half traffic: Relative calm before the storm
Traffic in the first half of the year continued to show solid growth in many regions, but the picture for the remainder of the year is gloomy as many carriers...
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Spanair pilots threaten strike after criticising cost-saving plan
Pilots at SAS Group carrier Spanair are threatening to strike after accusing the company's management of failing to put together a solid business plan for...
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Brett Godfrey: Virgin Blue's silver lining?
Virgin Blue chief Brett Godfrey believes the carrier can turn high fuel costs to its advantage. Is he being overly optimistic or can the carrier weather...