Strategy – Page 632
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Air New Zealand to replace Boeing 747-400s with 777-300ERs
Air New Zealand has confirmed long-standing expectations that it will replace its Boeing...
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NewsFirst scrapping looms for Airbus A340
The first scrapping of a new-generation Airbus widebody is looming, with a 13-year-old ex-Virgin Atlantic A340-300 ...
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Air India to order 'about 60' more aircraft
Air India is putting together proposals which could result in orders for around 60 more aircraft, including the Airbus...
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PICTURE: Airbus A380 cleared to operate on standard-width runways
Airbus's A380 has received regulatory approval to be operated on standard-width runways despite the fact that the International Civil Aviation Organisation recommends wider runways should be provided for the type.
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China's Okay signs MA60 lease deal
Xian Aircraft has secured a breakthrough deal for its MA60 turboprop, placing 10 aircraft with China's Okay...
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Regulating flexibly
Laws are often designed rigidly on the assumption that people will abuse them. But sometimes enforcing their spirit rather than their letter is more effective
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Helping China learn to fly
Rod Bruce's 40-year journey from crop duster ground crew to senior pilot instructor has taken him to one of Asia's foremost training colleges, where he is one of many overseas flyers employed
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PowerJet claims two Western lessors among Superjet prospects
Sukhoi hopes to obtain orders from two Western leasing companies for its Superjet 100 regional aircraft, after securing...
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India's Deccan and Kingfisher seek partner for MRO JV
India's Air Deccan and Kingfisher Airlines are looking to establish...
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Asia news in brief
Indigo seeks faster deliveries Indian low-cost carrier Indigo says it is on track to become profitable in the fiscal year ending March 2009 despite...
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Brazil's TAM outlines long-haul expansion plans
TAM's plan to expand its long-haul network has received a boost with the award of rights from Brazil's civil aviation authority to serve Frankfurt and Madrid.
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Asia news in brief
Virgin Blue applies for routes Virgin Blue has applied to the Australian and US governments for permission to launch 10 weekly Australia-USA non-stop...
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Jetstar to launch services in Sydney-Melbourne-Brisbane triangle
Tiger Airway's imminent entry into Australia's domestic market has prompted Qantas to change a long-standing policy on where Jetstar flies. Until now...
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Middle East news in brief
Kuwait Airways set back Kuwait's plan to sell 80% of flag carrier Kuwait Airways was rejected in July by the country's parliament. The government had...
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Europe news in brief
EC blocks Irish tie-up Irish budget carrier Ryanair has vowed to appeal against the European Commission's decision to block its proposed takeover of...
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Is Middle East growth sustainable?
Another spate of aircraft orders by Middle Eastern carriers has revived the debate over whether their relentless expansion can continue. Arab carriers...