Analysis – Page 58
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Airline BusinessANALYSIS: Alliances enter third decade eyeing seamless transition
China Southern Airlines' departure from SkyTeam and Qatar Airways' venting of its frustrations with Oneworld illustrate that global alliance membership is likely to remain fluid, but the groupings themselves are looking at facilitating seamless connectivity to underline their relevance in their third decade of operations.
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Airline BusinessANALYSIS: Asia-Pacific January 2019 deliveries report
Asia-Pacific airlines accounted for 27 of the world’s 80 airliner deliveries during the first month of 2019.
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Airline BusinessANALYSIS: ANA's PAL deal is a two-way street
The investment by All Nippon Airways (ANA) in Philippine Airlines (PAL) was a long time in the making, but both parties stand to benefit if the partnership is well executed.
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Airline BusinessANALYSIS: How tough conditions exposed Germania's flawed strategy
It is perhaps easy to lump the demise of Germania in with the list of recent European airline failures – assuming it to be yet another casualty of a harsh market environment, and proof of the need for consolidation.
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Airline BusinessANALYSIS: Delta seizes opportunities with A220 introduction
Delta Air Lines introduced its first Airbus A220s today, ending what was an unexpectedly challenging road to becoming the North American launch operator of the type.
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Airline BusinessANALYSIS: WestJet sees hopeful revenue signs as overhaul advances
WestJet's executives are describing 2018 as a year of rebuilding – a period during which the company's financial results suffered amid a wholesale transformation that was aimed at eventually making WestJet stronger.
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ANALYSIS: Ryanair matures with IAG-style structure
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, Ryanair's decision to emulate the IAG group structure is perhaps an admission by the great disruptor of European air travel that it can learn from its rival when it comes to effectively managing an increasingly complex business.
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OPINION: The war for talent in aerospace
The aerospace industry prides itself on being a fraternity of smart, passionate people pushing the frontiers of progress. But the bitter legal feud between Bombardier and Mitsubishi Aircraft has laid bare the rough and tumble of industry hiring practices.
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Airline BusinessANALYSIS: Qantas blindsides Virgin with Alliance raid
Qantas has potentially snookered rival Virgin Australia with a raid on the share register of one of its key allies, Alliance Airlines.
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Airline BusinessANALYSIS: Hawaiian's profits dip amid ongoing competitive strain
Aircraft delivery delays, increased competition, severe weather and a volcanic eruption helped to push down Hawaiian Holdings' financial results in 2018.
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Airline BusinessANALYSIS: Chinese tourists discover Japan – again
China Eastern Airlines and Japan Airlines’ pursuit of a joint venture on China-Japan routes is indicative of strong traffic between the two countries.
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Airline BusinessANALYSIS: Thailand seat capacity growing at slower pace
Last year saw overall seat capacity for Thailand's key airlines expand by 5.5%, with strong international growth offsetting a decline in domestic seats.
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Airline BusinessANALYSIS: Financial analysts predict strong 2019 despite concerns
A decline in fuel prices should enable US airlines to expand profit margins in 2019 despite slowing economic expansion, declining unit revenue growth and potential for a hike in labour rates, financial analysts say.
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Airline BusinessANALYSIS: Unhappy new year at Hong Kong Airlines
Hong Kong Airlines (HKA) has been put in the awkward position of having to assure investors and the travelling public that it is not ceasing operations, after being hit by a series of negative news reports.
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ANALYSIS: Joon gets old quickly for parent Air France
It was with florid language that Air France unveiled Joon as its "new-generation travel experience" in September 2017.
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Airline BusinessANALYSIS: Asia-Pacific December 2018 deliveries report
Asia-Pacific airlines took delivery of 113 of the 221 new airliners delivered during the last month of 2018, well ahead of North America and Europe, where each region took 37 new aircraft.
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ANALYSIS: Asia's risk pockets in 2019
Asia-Pacific is the world’s largest aviation market, and overall has performed strongly again this year, but there are pockets of weakness in some markets that look set to roll on into 2019.
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Airline BusinessANALYSIS: Capacity growth in Vietnam slowed again in 2018
The year 2018 was another relatively sedate year for seat capacity growth in Vietnam, but potential new entrants still sense an opportunity in a steadily maturing market.
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Airline BusinessOBITUARY: Herb Kelleher, low-cost airline pioneer
When the main road leading to Dallas Love Field airport was designated Herb Kelleher Way in 2011, the Southwest Airlines co-founder himself downplayed the honour in true Kelleher fashion.
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Airline BusinessANALYSIS: Al Baker's Guangzhou gambit
Qatar Airways' taking of a 5% stake in China Southern Airlines could further align the Chinese carrier with the Oneworld alliance, while giving the Middle Eastern airline greater access to the booming mainland Chinese market.