All aerospace news – Page 1356
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A380 makes flawless first flight
French turn out in their thousands to watch landmark Airbus event as millions more tune in to TV broadcast
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The long hello
The introduction of the A340-500/600 was Airbus’s last dry run before next year’s A380 debut. Five airlines tell us about their experiences – not all plain-sailing
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Delta moves to outsource
In its renewed search to cut costs, Delta Air Lines has reversed its long-standing policy and will contract out almost half its major airliner maintenance and overhaul work.
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US-EC in opens skies stalemate
Although US officials insist that the fracas between Washington and Brussels over aircraft subsidies is not affecting open skies negotiations, there is no doubt that talks are on the back-burner.
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Air Canada’s capital plan
Jetsgo’s collapse has eased the way for Air Canada’s parent company to raise C$720 million ($590 million) in the capital markets as the first of several steps aimed at strengthening its finances.
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Patrick wrests control of Virgin Blue
Australia’s Patrick Corporation has successfully completed its attempt to take control of Virgin Blue.
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Air France-KLM pays off
Air France-KLM’s cautious approach to integration appears to be paying off, with the cost benefits from the groups’ international sales efforts producing results faster than forecast.
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Belgian carriers finally tie the knot
SN Brussels Airlines and Virgin Express now have a common owner, but the two carriers will still operate as separate brands.
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The pain of leaving the legacy behind
Despite some positive revenue trends, the US majors continue to struggle with a cash crunch possibly coming as the year draws to a close.
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Reforming the model
IATA’s director for industry charges and taxation, Jeff Poole, wants to see the airline industry break out of its annual cycle of conflict with airports and air navigation service providers and agree longer-term pricing structures