All Systems & Interiors news – Page 561
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The long hello
The introduction of the A340-500/600 was Airbus’s last dry run before next year’s A380 debut. Five airlines tell us about their experiences – not all plain-sailing
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US-EC in opens skies stalemate
Although US officials insist that the fracas between Washington and Brussels over aircraft subsidies is not affecting open skies negotiations, there is no doubt that talks are on the back-burner.
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Patrick wrests control of Virgin Blue
Australia’s Patrick Corporation has successfully completed its attempt to take control of Virgin Blue.
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Air France-KLM pays off
Air France-KLM’s cautious approach to integration appears to be paying off, with the cost benefits from the groups’ international sales efforts producing results faster than forecast.
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Belgian carriers finally tie the knot
SN Brussels Airlines and Virgin Express now have a common owner, but the two carriers will still operate as separate brands.
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The pain of leaving the legacy behind
Despite some positive revenue trends, the US majors continue to struggle with a cash crunch possibly coming as the year draws to a close.
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Reforming the model
IATA’s director for industry charges and taxation, Jeff Poole, wants to see the airline industry break out of its annual cycle of conflict with airports and air navigation service providers and agree longer-term pricing structures
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Second time lucky
India’s domestic market is undergoing a second round of liberalisation and this time it looks like being a success
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Ayer: Spirit of Alaska
Bill Ayer embarked on a major cost-cutting plan when he took over at Alaska Airlines in 2003, from which is emerging a leaner, healthier carrier
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Game changer
The 100-seat Embraer 190 is set to change the face of the US domestic market, increasing pressure on mainline carrier pilots to relax scope clauses as it attracts interest from both low-cost and major airlines, and their regional partners
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At the controls
Cash-rich regional players are in the driving seat as their mainline contemporaries get bogged down with restructuring and cost-cutting
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Evacuation tool given green light
UK CAA recommends EASA approval of computer simulation to replace live trials for cabin safety certification