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Air Malta successor carrier set for bookings launch after securing AOC
Planned new national carrier KM Malta Airlines is to set to open for bookings on 4 December after securing its air operator’s certificate.
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Etihad to deploy A380s on New York JFK route next summer
Gulf carrier Etihad Airways is return the Airbus A380 to one of its Abu Dhabi-New York rotations next summer, marking its restoration of services with the ultra-large jet on a second route.
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Podcast
Airline Business Podcast: Widebody wins in Dubai and air cargo's turbulent descent
In the latest instalment of the Airline Business Podcast – sponsored by Panasonic Avionics – Graham and Lewis discuss the aircraft orders placed at this year’s Dubai air show and what they might mean for capacity growth in the region, particularly when it comes to widebody jets.
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EasyJet reaches new long-term base deal with Gatwick
UK low-cost carrier EasyJet has struck a new long-term deal at its biggest base London Gatwick airport.
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Booking patterns recovering after Middle East impact: EasyJet
EasyJet is reporting a similar upturn after a six-week hit on demand for bookings from the impact of the Israel-Palestine conflict as it saw following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last year.
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De Oliveira to step down as ACI World chief at end of 2024
Luis Felipe de Oliveira is to step down as director general of Airports Council International (ACI) World at the end of next year.
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Interview
SkyTeam chief sees value of alliances back in vogue
SkyTeam chief executive Patrick Roux believes alliances are proving their worth to members, providing ways to accelerate co-operation among partner carriers and to develop seamless travel options for customers.
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AirAsia X to start Central Asia flights, as other low-cost carriers grow networks
Medium-haul, low-cost carrier AirAsia X will begin flying to Almaty in Kazakhstan from March 2024, marking its first move into the Central Asia market.
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Interview
‘It’s expensive to be small’: Atlantic Airways chief on success without scale
Atlantic Airways chief executive Johanna a Bergi does not equivocate when asked to name the biggest leadership challenge in running a small regional airline in Europe.
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News
Avelo to exit four markets and seasonally suspend nine routes
US ultra-low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines is exiting four markets that did not develop as planned and intends to seasonally suspend a further nine routes.
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Heathrow ‘actively reviewing’ expansion options under new CEO
London Heathrow airport is reviewing its long-term expansion options, including the possibility of building of a third runway.
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Italy’s ITA Airways seals codeshare with Korean Air
Italian carrier ITA AIrways has agreed a codeshare deal with SkyTeam partner Korean Air.
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China Eastern makes north Africa debut; Batik Air adds widebody operations
China Eastern Airlines will launch flights to Cairo from its Shanghai Pudong hub, marking its first foray into the North African market.
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In depth
Airline Business Covid-19 recovery tracker: November 2023 update
Our regular examination of the latest global data for several key airline market indicators, including traffic and capacity in passenger and cargo markets, in-service and stored fleets, jet fuel costs, and share price trends for the world’s largest groups.
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Delta and Air Baltic launch codeshare partnership
Delta Air Lines and Latvia’s Air Baltic have launched a codeshare partnership due to begin this month.
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Analysis
Etihad chief sees carrier entering third decade with renewed growth opportunity
While Etihad Airways has kept a relatively low profile in terms of aircraft orders at this week’s Dubai air show, the long-awaited opening of a brand-new terminal at its Abu Dhabi home and a renewed growth mandate means the airline is back on the front foot after a period of consolidation
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Singapore Airlines, Philippine Airlines enter into codeshare agreement
Singapore Airlines has entered into a codeshare agreement with Philippines Airlines, adding to its growing list of regional partners.
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US airlines welcome Dutch government’s about-face on Schiphol slot cuts
US airlines are celebrating news that the Dutch government has backed off a plan to reduce the number of flights at Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport next year.
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Air Canada boosting capacity in Asia-Pacific
Air Canada plans to increase capacity in the Asia-Pacific region through the next Northern Hemisphere summer as it seeks to capitalise on stronger-than-expected demand for trans-Pacific air travel.
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American Airlines applies for Haneda slots and plans more Caribbean flying in 2024
One day after United Airlines submitted an application to the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to operate more flights to Tokyo’s Haneda airport, Fort Worth-based rival American Airlines has done the same.