All articles by Colin Baker
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KLM targets Martinair
KLM is considering launching another attempt to buy the 50% of Martinair it doesn't already own.
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Norwegian buys FlyNordic
Budget carrier Norwegian has significantly increased its Scandinavian footprint with the acquisition of Finnair low-cost subsidiary FlyNordic.
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Wizz Air plans public offering
East European budget carrier Wizz Air is planning an initial public offering (IPO), raising the stakes in its battle with SkyEurope for low-cost dominance in the fast-growing region.
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Low cost & regionals: Menu options
US carriers are boosting their efforts to sell ancillary products after seeing the positive impact of non-ticket revenues on the balance sheets of their European and Asian counterparts
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TUI and First Choice ready to merge
Europe's big four tour operators are set to become two, with TUI's tourism division and First Choice unveiling plans to merge just one month after Thomas Cook launched its takeover of MyTravel.
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Malev sale could spur on CSA and LOT
The planned sale of Malev to a group of investors affiliated to Russia's AirUnion has rekindled hopes that the stalled airline privatisation process in Eastern Europe may spring back to life.
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Franchise option meets cool reception
The prospect of establishing franchise operations in the USA, which is part of the latest EU-US Open Skies package, has received a muted reaction from European carriers so far.
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Aircraft & engines: Topping out
Aircraft lease rates are rocketing as airlines try to meet market demands, but there is a large disconnect between lease rates and values, suggesting something has to give
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Aircraft & engines: Heading skywards
While it often sits in the shadows of the dominant passenger market, the cargo market is attracting interest from the leasing community
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Five in the running for Alitalia stake
Five firms have been short-listed for a large stake in Alitalia, but the carrier's financial position is in danger of deteriorating sharply as it drifts in a state of limbo waiting for new owners.
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EC shows hand on airport charges and capacity
The European Commission (EC) has published its so-called "Airport Package" including a draft directive on airport charges, a communication on capacity and a report on ground handling.
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Lebanese investors to take over BMED
British Airways franchise operator BMED is close to sealing a deal which will see Lebanese investors effectively take over the carrier and inject £30 million ($59 million) of equity.
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Finance & leasing: Peak practice
A spate of flotations and the sale of several major lessors confirm that many in the industry see this as an opportune time to be raising money
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Finance & leasing:Feeding frenzy
There are numerous players, both old and new and including hedge funds, active in aircraft financing at the moment as investors clamour to take their share of a buoyant market
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Lufthansa sells Thomas Cook stake
Lufthansa has sold its 50% stake in Thomas Cook to KarstadtQuelle, netting €800 million ($1.05 billion), but opening up the possibility that Condor could become a competitor in the future.
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Cost-cutting efforts continue: Europe's carriers
In a strong economic environment Europe's carriers are enjoying increased yields despite substantial capacity hikes, but fuel prices remain a concern
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Italy in a rush to sell Alitalia stake
Italy seems to be trying to force through a sale of Alitalia before any substantive restructuring takes place at the struggling flag carrier.