All Strategy news – Page 447
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NewsHawaiian to codeshare with China Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines plans to launch a codeshare with Taiwan's China Airlines, as it continues to expand its partner network in Asia. The Honolulu-based...
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BA to use Manston for A380 training
British Airways is likely to station its first Airbus A380 at London Manston for initial circuit training after the jet is delivered in July.
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IN FOCUS: Regulations set to change secondary slots market
European regulations aimed at formalising secondary slot trading are firmly on track and seen as a key part of tackling the continent's crippling airport capacity shortage
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ANALYSIS: What role do Europe's small state carriers now play?
Europe's small flag carriers have been the most exposed to the low-cost onslaught, leaving many on the brink of collapse. But even if they can be saved, do state-owned destination carriers really have a role to play in today's operating environment?
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ANALYSIS: The challenge of matching capacity to demand
Restructuring programmes at European airlines may improve the market environment, but will need time to take effect
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Etihad to take 24% stake in India's Jet
Etihad Airways is to take a 24% stake in Jet Airways and forge a "strategic partnership" with the Indian carrier. The Abu Dhabi-based airline is investing...
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Fastjet to launch South African flights in May
Fastjet aims to begin domestic South African services by the end of May under a new partnership with investment firm Blockbuster and charter operator Federal...
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Airlines rapped for distribution strategy shortcomings
Airlines are limiting their growth by failing to implement proper distribution strategies, says the chief executive of travel distribution software supplier...
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ANALYSIS: Jet stake buy will improve Etihad's foothold in India
Etihad Airways' purchase of a stake in India's Jet Airways will give it even greater exposure to the growing Indian travel market and is likely to propel...
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NewsSIA doubles Virgin Australia stake to 19.9%
Singapore Airlines will acquire an additional 9.9% stake in Virgin Australia for A$122.6 million, bringing its total stake to 19.9%. "The strategic...
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NewsNTSB hearing on 787 batteries reveals Boeing shift on testing
A top Boeing official said today at a fact-finding hearing that a nail penetration test used to certificate the lithium ion batteries on the 787 in 2011...
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NewsBA A350 pact seals 747-400 retirement plan
British Airways' tentative agreement to acquire the Airbus A350-1000 closes the airline's Boeing 747-400 fleet-retirement plan. It has 52 of the type...
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NewsIAG to order 18 A350s for BA
International Airlines Group has signed an memorandum of understanding to order 18 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft and take an additional 18 options on the type...
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ANALYSIS: Turkey's carriers continue rapid growth trajectory
A boom in air travel in Turkey since the deregulation of its commercial aviation sector in 2003 has made the country one of the fastest and most compelling growth stories in the airline industry
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FAA air traffic controller furloughs draw A4A lawsuit, widespread delays expected
The US Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) planned furloughs of air traffic controllers has drawn the ire of Airlines for America (A4A), which filed...
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MROAM: Finding skilled workers a persistent challenge, MROs say
Finding skilled workers to staff maintenance, repair and overhaul organisations throughout the world is a continuing problem, say panelists discussing MRO...
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MROAM: Delta seeks partner in Asia-Pacific to expand capabilities
Delta TechOps sees a "huge opportunity" to capitalise on the growing MRO market in Asia and is looking for a partner to help it expand its offerings in the...
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American has financing commitments for 198 aircraft
American Airlines has financing commitments for around 198 future aircraft deliveries, as the carrier continues to renew its fleet with at least 70 new aircraft...
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IN FOCUS: Lion incident places spotlight on Indonesian air safety again
The Lion Air Boeing 737-800 crash on 13 April is the third major aviation incident to happen in Indonesia within the span of a year.
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Sabena Technics wins Aruba support deal
Caribbean start-up operator Aruba Airlines has contracted Sabena Technics' Miami-based subsidiary Barfield to provide component support for its Airbus A320s. The...