All Strategy news – Page 475
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NewsIN FOCUS: Qatar Airways looks for pilots as deliveries ramp up
This year promises to be highly significant for Qatar Airways as it takes delivery of its first 787 and gets the keys to a new home
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AerSale buying 25 of Saudi Arabian’s MD-90s
AerSale has paid a substantial, undisclosed deposit to acquire 25 of Saudi Arabian Airlines' Boeing MD-90s, according to a source close to the situation....
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NewsSkywork plans start-up project for business jets
SkyWork Airlines is planning a business jet start-up to use the clutch of corporate jets inherited from its owner Alexander Gribi, according to the carrier's current chief executive Tomislav Lang.
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NewsBoeing firms nose gear, other details for 737 Max
Boeing today revealed that it has decided to adopt a 20.3cm (8in) nose gear extension for the 737 Max family, in addition to controling the new twinjet's...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Early Superjet experience points to trials and promise
In the year since type certification was gained, the Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) has demonstrated mixed results.
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MROAM: US Airways estimates $200 million swing from maintenance reforms
US Airways calculates a five-year campaign to reform and improve maintenance practices since hitting a low point in 2007 has resulted in around $200 million...
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MROAM: Pemco to shutter Dothan operations on 1 June
Pemco plans to close its 90-acre aircraft conversion facility in Dothan, Alabama on 1 June as part of Chapter 11 financial restructuring, CEO Bill Meehan...
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NewsSan Miguel acquires minority stake in Philippines Airlines, Air Phil
Philippine conglomerate San Miguel Corp (SMC) will take a minor stake in Philippine Airlines (PAL) and its low-cost partner Air Philippines (Air Phil) after...
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Virgin Australia sets up frequent flyer division, appoints CEO
Virgin Australia plans to create a separate business division for its velocity frequent flyer programme. The division will be led by a newly appointed...
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Pinnacle wins court approval to reject 19 turboprops, CPAs with United-Continental
Pinnacle Airlines has won court approval to reject the leases on 19 turboprop aircraft and to abandon the capacity purchase agreements it had with United-Continental. The...
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Aerolineas Argentinas to drop Auckland and Mexico City from network
Aerolineas Argentinas will drop unprofitable destinations like Auckland and Mexico City from its international network as it plans to boost its flights to...
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ANALYSIS: Air France restructure targets seven key areas
Alexandre de Juniac, chairman and chief executive of Air France, has delivered a damning indictment of the carrier's performance, claiming the airline shows...
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ANALYSIS: Pinnacle looks to 50-seat jets for bankruptcy exit
Pinnacle Airlines' filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on 1 April is no April Fool's joke. Despite the unfortunate timing of the announcement, which...
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Southwest to launch flights to AirTran markets
Southwest Airlines will begin flights with its own metal to Akron-Canton and Dayton, both in Ohio, from August as it works to integrate its network with...
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MROAM: LHT reorganises its North American presence
Lufthansa Technik (LHT) is restructuring some of its workshops and sales offices in North America. The maintenance provider wants to concentrate all...
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Bolivia's Aerosur ceases operations
Bolivia's largest airline, Aerosur, has suspended all domestic and international flight operations from 31 March, leaving thousands of passengers stranded....
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Rotax, Rockwell Collins bring clout to small engines with 912iS
Engine manufacturer Rotax will this year begin delivering ASTM and certificated versions of a new four-stroke, four-cylinder piston 912iS engine, with monitoring capabilities typically found only in more advanced turbofan engines.
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NewsPinnacle Airlines files for Chapter 11 protection
US regional carrier Pinnacle Airlines filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Sunday, 1 April 2012, after warning for months that it could be forced...
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NewsEuropean Commission gives approval for BMI sale to IAG
The European Commission has given regulatory approval for International Airlines Group's £172.5 million acquisition of loss-making of BMI from Lufthansa,...
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AFI KLM E&M appoints de Bos to as VP sales, North America
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) has appointed Ron de Bos as vice president of sales in North America, effective 1 April. In...