All air transport news – Page 1725
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Driving a dream
Unfazed by fierce competition from Airbus’s A350, Boeing is confident that its 787 Dreamliner, which has already attracted record orders, will capture half the market over the next two decades
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Expansive Latin carriers to float shares
As part of their ambitious expansion plans, Aerolineas Argentinas and two of Brazil’s three airlines – TAM and GOL – will offer shares on the capital markets before the year end.
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Gulf carriers in upbeat mood
A mainly positive reporting season has seen several Middle Eastern airlines talk of privatisation and initial public offerings as they seek to raise capital and in some cases at least, continue to expand.
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Air India edges toward fleet renewal...
Air India has taken a big step towards placing long-delayed orders for new aircraft, with its board voting to seek government approval to buy up to 50 Boeing widebodies.
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ANA assists ailing carriers
Two of Japan’s long-struggling second-tier airlines are starting to show signs of promise after securing restructuring assistance from major carrier All Nippon Airways (ANA).
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Iceland’s overseas push
Icelandair’s parent company has branched into aircraft leasing as part of a new investment strategy, while the wider Icelandic aviation community is beginning an acquisition drive.
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No more science fiction
Dr Philippe Rochat, executive director of the Air Transport Action Group which lobbies on behalf of the aviation industry on environmental matters, responds to the Green Party’s stance on airlines and the environment