Strategy – Page 588
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R-R studies maintenance trades to save fuel
Engine maker reveals 'Option 15-50' study aimed at delivering efficiency improvements of up to 50% for 150-seat market
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Working week: A high-flying aviation lawyer
From defending airlines against deep vein thrombosis claims to steering through mergers, the life of an aviation lawyer is never dull. Paul Phillips is a senior partner in the global law firm Stephenson Harwood
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Unite Europe's skies
Including aviation in Europe's emissions trading system without implementing the Single European Sky will undermine the ability of airlines to renew their...
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Credit crunch takes its toll on aviation financing
European banks are seen as the most likely source of financing for the aviation industry, but the global credit crunch is affecting the amount of available...
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Gulf carriers not worried by high oil prices
Gulf carriers continue to focus on expansion and are not overly concerned about rising oil prices or decreasing demand, while regulated markets in Africa...
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US carriers face grim outlook
This year's Airline Business airline rankings show that North American carriers were collectively profitable last year, but the outlook going forward is...
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Can Asian airline profits continue in 2008?
Asian carrier profits reached another peak last year as rising fares and surcharges offset higher fuel prices. Analysts expect the profit streak to continue...
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End of the party for European airline profits
European carriers collectively had a strong year in 2007 but the region's airlines are now facing an uphill struggle against slowing demand, rising fuel...
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Latin airline profits remain strong
Latin carriers continued to benefit from the region's strong economy last year, and there was plenty of action in Brazil as Gol struggled to bring its acquisition...
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Opinion
Comment: Could Gulf carriers become serious predators?
When it comes to big aircraft order splashes at air shows, Gulf carriers are the current masters. But as these fledgling nations incubate carriers aimed...
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Business briefs
RUSSIA TO AXE COMPONENT IMPORT DUTY TRADE The Russian government is expected this week to cancel high customs duties on imported...
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FlyDubai prepares for launch with 737-800 deal
The Gulf's low-fare airline sector was given a boost at the show with Emirates' no-frills start-up FlyDubai announcing a deal for 54 Boeing 737s, while local...
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Etihad puts it marker down with $43 billion order
The "third force" in the Gulf's global network carrier group laid down its marker at the show, with Etihad Airways announcing orders and commitments worth...
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Abu Dhabi keeps up aviation pressure on Dubai
Abu Dhabi's determination to keep pace with the aerospace ambitions of neighbour Dubai was underlined at Farnborough with a flurry of new projects and joint...