All Analysis articles – Page 138
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Farnborough brings crucial phase in Airbus/Boeing narrowbody battle
Farnborough brings a crucial phase of the Airbus-Boeing battle of re-engined narrowbodies, as both strive to speed slowing sales while asserting superiority over the rival
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Partners' financial worries hang heavy over F-35 programme
Belt-tightening by various F-35 partner nations could have big implications for the Joint Strike Fighter programme, but the pressure could be eased by new customers signing up - provided prices are kept in check
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AnalysisANALYSIS: A400M to get new name as first delivery draws near
The wait for the newly renamed A400M is almost over, with the first production example within weeks of its flight debut
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Low-cost manufacturing lures Airbus to Boeing's back yard
In a flashy ceremony more Hollywood than Deep South, Airbus on 2 July confirmed plans to install its first direct manufacturing facility on US soil with...
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AnalysisANALYSIS: CSeries questions linger as flight tests approach
Bombardier faces sharp criticisms as it struggles with a small backlog, proven competition and bringing its all-new aircraft from testbed to first flight
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Aerospace supply chain put under strain
Despite 2011 being the best year ever for the global aerospace industry, experts warn the financial sector may be unwilling to supply cash to pay for new aircraft
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AnalysisANALYSIS: China bids to boost airliner manufacturing presence
The Farnborough air show provides a platform for China to showcase its ambitions to become a global force in airliner manufacturing, but significant challenges remain
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Boeing spools-up bicoastal 787 lines to boost bottom line
Boeing has established bicoastal 787 production lines as it strives to rapidly ramp up the type's output rate
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Airbus sticks by demanding A350 XWB targets
Airbus has its work cut out to meet rigorous A350 XWB deadlines it has set itself, but the airframer remains insistent that doing so is feasible
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ANALYSIS: Gulf grabs a cut of East-West traffic
The Middle East giants have turned their hubs into important conduits for the passenger flow between Europe and China.
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ANALYSIS: The View from the City
Over the last decades, the commercial jet business has developed from a global market where aircraft manufacturers and airlines were the main players to...
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ANALYSIS: What future awaits a revived Mexicana?
Investors strive to return grounded carrier to the air, but which market niche can it serve?
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ANALYSIS: Ryanair buys time by muddying competition waters
Ryanair's third takeover bid of Aer Lingus may be its most astute to date - offering a 46.7% premium on the recent share price, and committing to preserve...
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ANALYSIS: Technology providers examine how to improve airline ancilliaries
Flight-related ancillaries are an ever-increasing part of an airline's revenue stream, but arguments remain about how effectively some airlines sell these...
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ANALYSIS: Airlines hunker down in Spain
What with the collapse of one of its oldest carriers, industrial strife over one of its newest, the return to recession and airport charges on the rise,...
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ANALYSIS: Farnborough will be crucial time in re-engined narrowbody fight
Airbus recently firmed two outstanding orders for A320neo family aircraft, with Norwegian Air Shuttle committing to 100 A320neos and Air Lease taking 36...
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ANALYSIS: Fleet Watch - orders May 2012
A brief overview of the commercial aircraft orders for the month of May.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Chinese secondary airports eye international service expansion
China's secondary airport market is a lucrative, if little-known, part of the nation's growing network
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ANALYSIS: The value of distribution channels
The decline of Indian carrier Kingfisher serves as a warning to chief executives of the need to keep IT management high on their agendas, says airline technology consultant Ian Tunnacliffe