All Analysis articles – Page 132
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ANALYSIS: What is delaying the reform of European ATC?
Delays in implementing the Single European Sky have prompted airlines to call for a new push to speed the process. Former CANSO director general Graham Lake considers the challenges in breaking the deadlock on reforming European ATC
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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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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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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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AnalysisANALYSIS: Cabin air quality back under the spotlight
There have been regular crew reports of airborne incidents in which cockpit and cabin air has been contaminated with engine oil fumes. This is particularly true in Germany, which has a respected system of compulsory safety reporting, but it is a universal issue with reports being filed ...
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ANALYSIS: Why would an airline choose to mix the Max and Neo?
Turkish Airlines' commitment to order 75 Boeing 737 Max aircraft brings to four the number of airlines that have plumped for both Max and Airbus A320neo...
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ANALYSIS: How do MRO labour rates compare globally?
The gap in labour rates for maintenance, repair and overhaul in North America compared to emerging regions is narrowing at a faster-than-anticipated rate,...
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AnalysisANALYSIS: RAF fuels change with Voyager
With the RAF's aged fleets of VC10 and TriStar tanker/transports to be retired within months, 2013 marks a crucial period for the AirTanker-delivered Voyagers which are assuming their duties
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ANALYSIS: American and US Airways prepare to merge maintenance
Now that American Airlines and US Airways have received a bankruptcy court's approval to go forward with a merger to create the world's largest airline,...
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AnalysisANALYSIS: GE opens five-year development effort for 777X engine
Boeing's selection of the General Electric GE9X for all three proposed variants of the still-unlaunched 777X begins a five-year campaign...
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ANALYSIS: Where will expanding Norwegian fit in Europe?
Norwegian Air Shuttle - to give it its full name - is an intriguing phenomenon. The Oslo-based low-cost carrier has been quietly expanding its operations...
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AnalysisANALYSIS: GE opens five-year development effort for 777X engine
Boeing's selection of the General Electric GE9X for all three proposed variants of the still-unlaunched 777X begins a five-year campaign for the engine manufacturer...
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ANALYSIS: Alliance membership, joint venture or both?
Airline partnerships can run their course or were wrong from the start, but if things aren't working out, carriers must act
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Order flurry signals renewed hostilities over narrowbodies
March has turned into a busy month for the big two airframers. Undeterred by a subdued economic outlook, in the space of a week four airlines have unveiled...
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Dassault Falcon faces threat from the top end
For Dassault Aviation, bigger, faster rivals pose a graver threat than market malaise
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ANALYSIS: Should airlines invest in full freighters?
All-cargo operations have been hit hard by the economic downturn, and airlines are making more use of their hold capacity. So does it make sense to invest in freighters?
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ANALYSIS: Stronger demand drives improved profit picture
Stronger passenger growth and signs the cargo market might be over the worst are key to the improved outlook for the industry outlined by IATA in its profits...