All Strategy news – Page 769
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MD-82 suffered double flame-out
Flightcrew of West Caribbean Airways twinjet reported that the aircraft was ‘uncontrollable’ before fatal crash
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NewsQantas prepares widebody RFP
Australian carrier to seek bids from Airbus and Boeing for up to 100 aircraft to replace existing fleet and to expand
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Air France undeterred by SkyTeam anti-trust setback
Air France remains confident that it will gain US anti-trust immunity for itself and five other members of the SkyTeam alliance, despite damning feedback from its application from the US Department of Justice.
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NewsAlliance values
The original bright revenue promises of the global alliances may have lost their lustre in today’s competitive reality, but initiatives in new areas such as distribution may revive early hopes that airlines could add more value together than apart
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Africa’s era of liberalisation
The African airline industry is starting to benefit from liberalisation, but there are still many challenges ahead, says Elijah Chingosho, technical director of the African Airlines Association
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Mexican sales spark market shake-up
After years in the doldrums, Mexican aviation is on the verge of significant change with the sale of Aeromexico and Mexicana and the emergence of low-fare players.
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Southwest’s Seattle showdown
Playing tough on airport costs, Southwest Airlines says it will leave Seattle/Tacoma airport and build its own terminal at the little-used Boeing Field across the city.
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NewsSingapore budget carriers to merge
Widely expected consolidation in Singapore’s crowded budget airline sector has become reality, as rivals Jetstar Asia and Valuair have agreed to merge.
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Labour turbulence shakes Aer Lingus management
A bitter labour row over a leaked memo about cuts greeted new Aer Lingus chief executive Dermot Mannion when he assumed the leadership of the Irish state-owned carrier in August.
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Alitalia thrown final lifeline
Italian flag carrier Alitalia is hoping a European Commission (EC) approved recapitalisation, coupled with a raft of restructuring measures, will enable it to return to profit next year.