All Strategy news – Page 596
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European airports launch carbon neutral scheme
Three major European hubs - Paris, Frankfurt and Amsterdam - are among the first to sign up to a unique carbon neutrality club. Airport Carbon Accreditation,...
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AirAsia and Malaysia Airports in $18.4m tax dispute
Malaysia-based low cost carrier AirAsia and Malaysia Airports Holdings are embroiled in a dispute over airport taxes at Kuala Lumpur's low cost terminal.
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NewsVirgin America discloses Gogo usage rates
Virgin America has recorded a 10% to 15% average passenger usage rate for its in-flight Internet service now that its entire fleet is outfitted with Aircell's...
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Oneworld prioritises cost savings
As oneworld's members post their first collective net loss, totalling $1.7 billion in 2008, the alliance is intensifying its cost savings efforts.Managing...
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US regionals face changing business model
The days of US regional airlines posting margins superior to their network partners are fading as the contracts supporting those results begin to morph into...
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China Eastern to raise $815 million from parent
China Eastern Airlines moved a step closer towards buying Shanghai Airlines after getting approval from China's securities regulator to raise 5.57 billion...
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China's East Star Airlines attracts new investors
The owners of the grounded privately-owned Chinese carrier East Star Airlines plan to sell an 85% stake in the company to outside investors to help it avoid...
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First China-made A320 enters into service
The first Airbus A320 aircraft to be assembled in China enters into service with Sichuan Airlines today after being delivered to owner Dragon Aviation Leasing...
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Republic reaches deal with TPG to buy Midwest
US regional operator Republic Airways Holdings is continuing its acquisition spree through the planned purchase of Midwest Airlines.
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Southwest to initially serve six cities from Milwaukee
Southwest Airlines today unveiled six cities it plans to serve from Milwaukee beginning 1 November, bolstering competition with Midwest Airlines, AirTran...
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Partners take long-term view as AeroLogic set to launch
Executives at new German cargo venture AeroLogic admit it is too difficult to predict when the freightmarket will recover from the current economic crisis,...
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Republic aims to add Frontier to its portfolio
Frontier Airlines could soon become a wholly-owned subsidiary of US regional operator Republic Airways Holdings if the bankruptcy court overseeing Frontier's...
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Coventry confident of business aviation future
The UK regional airport at Coventry is confident in its ability to transform itself into a business aviation centre as its new fixed-base operation nears...
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NewsTroubled SkyEurope files for creditor protection
Embattled Central European budget carrier SkyEurope Airlines has voluntarily filed for creditor protection by a Slovak court in order to restructure its...
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SIA reaches deal on cost-saving measures with pilots
Singapore Airlines has reached a deal with its pilots' union on a no-pay-leave scheme that will allow it to proceed with company-wide cost-saving measures.
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Amerijet acquires Uzbekistan's Avialeasing
US cargo carrier Amerijet International has acquired the parent of Uzbekistan-based oversized air cargo specialist Avialeasing.
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Show deals reinforce Abu Dhabi ambitions
Abu Dhabi reinforced its ambitions to be a major aerospace player, signing at the show a major maintenance,...
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Engine Alliance claims lead over Trent 900
Engine Alliance is confident it can maintain or extend the 1% fuel burn advantage it claims for its GP7200 on the Airbus A380 over the rival Rolls-Royce Trent 900 through systematic upgrades over the coming years.
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NewsThales throws down gauntlet in connectivity race
As in-flight connectivity rapidly gains acceptance throughout the airline industry, Thales has thrown down...