Strategy – Page 645
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BA considering forming consortium to bid for Iberia
British Airways has disclosed that it has approached private equity firms with a view to making a takeover bid for Oneworld partner Iberia, in conjunction with Spanish partners.
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Qantas takeover reaches final hurdle
The A$11 billion ($9 billion) private equity takeover bid of Qantas Airways is poised to succeed, but a late change in the offer also means the airline will take on further debt.
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Problems mount at PIA
Pakistan International Airlines has fallen into serious trouble again as it struggles with huge cost increases and a ban on most of its aircraft.
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Jet revives deal to buy Air Sahara
The deal for India's Jet Airways to buy rival Air Sahara is back on, putting an end to a bitter legal battle between the owners of the two airlines.
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Texas Pacific eyes Iberia
US private equity firm Texas Pacific Group has expressed interest in launching a takeover bid for Iberia.
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Air Berlin makes long-haul move
Air Berlin has agreed to acquire German leisure carrier LTU for €140 million ($187 million) plus the assumption of €190-200 million in debt.
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Etihad targets 2010 for first profits
Etihad Airways plans more rapid network and fleet growth but warns it will chalk up another three years of losses and needs another capital infusion.
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Long-haul low-cost wins new fans
Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary has become the latest low-cost airline leader to toy with the idea of launching a long-haul carrier.