Strategy – Page 719
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Southwest’s Seattle showdown
Playing tough on airport costs, Southwest Airlines says it will leave Seattle/Tacoma airport and build its own terminal at the little-used Boeing Field across the city.
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NewsSingapore budget carriers to merge
Widely expected consolidation in Singapore’s crowded budget airline sector has become reality, as rivals Jetstar Asia and Valuair have agreed to merge.
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Labour turbulence shakes Aer Lingus management
A bitter labour row over a leaked memo about cuts greeted new Aer Lingus chief executive Dermot Mannion when he assumed the leadership of the Irish state-owned carrier in August.
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Alitalia thrown final lifeline
Italian flag carrier Alitalia is hoping a European Commission (EC) approved recapitalisation, coupled with a raft of restructuring measures, will enable it to return to profit next year.
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AnalysisAirline alliance analysis: Collective gains
As the alliances build ever more wide-reaching networks and become truly global, their attention is turning to finding ways to cut costs in new areas, and from some unexpected sources
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Asia’s skill shortage
Rapid airline growth in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly in China and India, is causing a shortage in skilled staff and putting pressure on costs. But is this a short-term phenomenon, or do carriers face a longer-term problem?
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Expansive mood
Under Zhou Chi, Shanghai Airlines has become China’s fifth largest airline group. He is planning plenty more growth, including a low-cost arm, but this must not come at the expense of profitability
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Cargo counts
The techniques that airports need to employ to attract cargo service are very different to those used to woo passenger carriers
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Market outlook:Time to take stock?
Although the performances of many carriers have improved so far this year, there is still a need for a cautious outlook, writes Chris Tarry of CTAIRA, with analyses from Fabrice Tacoun
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US results:On the rebound
Revenue surprises pleased many US carriers in the second quarter, but the bottom line was an unsurprising disappointment
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Qantas to issue RFP for mid-size widebodies
Australia’s Qantas Airways has confirmed it will issue a request for proposal (RFP) to Airbus and Boeing for new medium-size widebody aircraft.
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EasyJet signs 10-year maintenance deal with SR Technics
UK budget carrier EasyJet has opted to retain the services of maintenance provider SR Technics for its Airbus A319 fleet following an intensely-competitive battle to secure the long-term deal.
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EASA approves data for P-RNAV
Clearance allows development of common precision navigation procedures in European terminal airspace
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Alenia aims for role in RRJ project
Italian manufacturer in talks with Sukhoi Civil Aircraft to buy a ‘more than 10%’ stake in design bureau’s programme
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Delta to seek more cost savings as bankruptcy filing looms
Delta Air Lines is expected to announce further cost-cutting plans worth up $400 million to stave off filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.