All Aircraft programmes articles – Page 720
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NewsAirlines bid to save $6bn by simplifying operations
IATA leads campaign to win more direct routes across CIS countries and China
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Qantas deal sees launch of 787-9
Australian carrier to take stretched version of Boeing twinjet in 2011, but rethinks long-range aircraft requirement
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Backers emerge for Virgin America plans
Virgin Group chairman Richard Branson’s long-held ambition to create a domestic US carrier appears to have taken a major step forward as he secures investors for his Virgin America project.
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Surcharges bring revenue joy
Despite the rise in fuel prices, European carriers have seen strong revenue growth on the back of fuel surcharges and strong hedging strategies
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Crash highlights IATA safety drive
Association reinforces ‘Focus on Africa’ to push up standards, and demands airlines carry out operational audits
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Optional extras
A steadily increasing number of carriers from all corners of the globe are offering travellers the chance to upgrade their basic economy-class experience.
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Freight freedoms
The liberalisation of air services agreements has been a key enabler of growth in international air cargo for the past decade.
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Let’s talk
Internet access and live television have been realities on aircraft for some time, and the era of mobile telephony and SMS messaging during flight is arriving
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NewsLufthansa prepares to renew fleet
German flag-carrier to seek replacements for Airbus A340-300s and Boeing 737s – and is also evaluating 747-8
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Alitalia uses aircraft to secure new $445m finance deal
Italian flag carrier Alitalia has secured a new $445 million financing deal with General Electric unit GE Corporate Banking Europe.
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HK's CR Airways to order 787s, 737s with help from Hainan
China’s fourth largest carrier Hainan Airlines is about to take over fledgling Hong Kong carrier CR Airways and use its traffic rights to launch new services with newly acquired Boeing 737-800s and later Boeing 787s.