All Strategy news – Page 472
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Airframers bet on big orders from US regionals
Bombardier and Embraer have identified the struggling US regional airline sector as a surprise market that is expected to sign at least five deals by the...
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Vueling appoints new COO and network planning director
Vueling has made two senior management appointments, naming Fernando Val as chief operating officer and Julio Rodriguez as director of network planning,...
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NewsBoeing targets fourth quarter production increase for 787
Boeing plans to increase production of the 787-8 to five per month in the fourth quarter, says James Albaugh, president and chief executive of Boeing commercial airplanes during the company's annual investor conference.
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NewsMerpati may cancel plans for ARJ21s and Sukhoi Superjet
Indonesia's Merpati Nusantara Airlines could cancel plans to acquire 40 Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China's (Comac's) ARJ21 and 10 Sukhoi Superjet 100 regional jets.
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NewsAmerican willing to consider merger options
American Airlines parent AMR Corp has agreed to discuss potential merger options, backing off its demands to be left alone to complete a financial restructuring under bankruptcy protection.
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NewsIN FOCUS: All change in the Spanish airline sector
Spanair's collapse and Iberia's efforts to overhaul short-haul operations at Madrid through Iberia Express, has sent shockwaves through Spain's airline market
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Austria's Niki to adopt Air Berlin livery
Austrian airline Niki Luftfahrt will largely adopt the livery of its parent Air Berlin as it moves closer to the German carrier under the new leadership...
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EasyJet still sees scope for lifestyle deals with pilots
EasyJet is still hopeful it may be able to strike lifestyle-benefit labour deals with some of its pilots in mainland Europe despite failing to agree such...
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NewsIberia performance, fuel costs hit IAG profitability
Sharply rising fuel prices and poor performance from Iberia, including the €25 million ($40.3 million) effect of a pilots' strike, combined to drag International...
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NewsIAG sells BMI Regional to Sector Aviation for $12.9m
International Airlines Group (IAG) will sell loss-making BMI Regional to Sector Aviation Holdings for £8 million ($12.9 million).
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NewsCharleston ready to learn quick-step
As first new 787 emerges from Boeing's South Carolina plant, airframer details rapid ramp-up over next 18 months
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Air India cancels flights over ‘illegal’ pilots strike
Air India has been forced to cancel four international flights after more than 100 pilots called in sick on Monday evening, mounting what civil aviation...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Victor brings price-comparison concept to business jets
When BMI axed its London Heathrow to Palma de Mallorca service, regular traveller Clive Jackson decided to start his own online business jet seat-trading platform
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Qantas to delay delivery of A380s, boost domestic capacity
Qantas Airways will delay the delivery of two Airbus A380 aircraft to further cut capital expenditure and to help streamline operations. The aircraft,...
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NewsIAG considering BMIbaby shut down
International Airlines Group (IAG) is considering shutting down BMIbaby by 10 September if a buyer is not found for the BMI subsidiary. IAG acquired...
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NewsEmbattled Cimber Sterling collapses as investor halts funds
Danish carrier Cimber Sterling has filed for bankruptcy, becoming the second major airline in the country to collapse in less than four years.
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Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia share swap officially terminated
The cross-ownership agreement between Malaysia Airlines (MAS) and AirAsia has officially been terminated. AirAsia's parent Tune Air and MAS' largest...
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Virgin America signs interline deal with China Airlines
Virgin America and Taiwan's China Airlines have agreed on a new interline partnership, allowing passengers on both airlines to travel across their respective...
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Royal Jordanian appoints interim CEO
Royal Jordanian Airlines' board of directors has appointed Abdul Rahman Al Khatib as interim president and chief executive. Al Khatib will hold...