Strategy – Page 713
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Grand designs
Airline passengers want greater comfort, particularly on long-haul flights. Can cabin interior specialists satisfy their demands?
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The air transport industry is battling against an ever-rising tide of taxation that bears little relation to the issue of engine emissions – such as world poverty. Read the special report from April's Airline Business.
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JAL struggles to put its house in order
The executive team of Japan Airlines (JAL) has been shown the door amid a revolt against their leadership of the increasingly troubled carrier as it issues yet another restructuring plan.
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Malaysia to bite turnaround bullet
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has unveiled a sweeping restructuring aimed at turning around the loss-making flag carrier, which new chief executive Idris Jala warns will “fail” without immediate change.
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Dream start
Boeing has halted its decline with the new 787 Dreamliner, whose bulging orderbook has forced Airbus into a hurried response
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Ireland moves towards Aer Lingus IPO
The Irish Government is expected to give the nod to the privatisation of Aer Lingus by the end of April, with an initial public offering (IPO) slated for either June or September.
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American hits out at Amadeus/Sabre pact
In the rapidly escalating confrontation between global distribution systems (GDS) and their airline customers, Amadeus has allied with rival Sabre in a mutual-assistance deal.
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Transfer pointers
Greater range aircraft will increase point-to-point services and change the relative importance of current hubs, writes Chris Tarry of CTAIRA, with analyses from Fabrice Tacoun
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Delta builds critical mass in New York
Delta Air Lines executives say that their massive build up of a hub at New York’s JFK, along with the creation of a domestic feeder network, will make it the largest US-flag carrier on the North Atlantic.
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German carriers jostle for pole position
Germany’s airline market has roared into life as Air Berlin plans a public offering, Lufthansa boosts services from the regions to counter low-fare players and DBA and LTU join forces.