All articles by David Knibb – Page 5
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Banamex wins battle for Aeromexico
Citigroup's Mexican arm promises no major changes for flag carrier and a $240 million cash injection In a photo finish, a group comprised...
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Qantas to expand in New Zealand
Air New Zealand is about to be squeezed in the domestic market from both sides by Australian rivals. In October Qantas said it would export its business...
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Aerolineas goes back to Europe
Aerolineas Argentinas is planning international expansion after boosting its fleet with two Airbus A340-200s leased from Air Canada. It has not earmarked...
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Bidding heats up for Aeromexico
The government has received two offers for the flag carrier and a deal could be completed as early as October After a slow start, the bidding for Aeromexico...
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Spirit aims at Aires
US low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is in talks with Aires that could lead to a purchase of the Colombian airline. Colombia's recent award to Aires of daily...
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Freedom Air to fold
Air New Zealand (ANZ) will close its low-cost subsidiary Freedom Air at the end of March. The move follows ANZ's decision to split its own economy...
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European airlines rediscover South Atlantic market
European carriers have been piling on capacity in the South Atlantic over the past few years, often winning the lion's share of some lucrative...
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Virgin Blue's New Zealand move
Australia and New Zealand took a step closer to a single aviation market with Virgin Blue's decision to enter NZ market Virgin Blue's Christchurch-based...
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Consolidation hits Venezuela
Consolidation and shifting operations offshore are the latest tactics adopted by Venezuela's privately-owned airlines as a means of coping with government...
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Virgin Blue to launch V Australia in late 2008
Virgin Blue is moving ahead with plans to enter the Australia-US market with its new V Australia unit preparing to launch...
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American, Avianca and Aires to add capacity in Colombia-US market
American Airlines and Avianca are driving a major Colombia-US market capacity boost just as a new Colombian airline plans to join the competition.
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Bridge building: airlines bridge the divide between southeast Asia and Australia
Low-cost carriers are leading the way in the integration of Australian and South-East Asian airline markets Australian and South-East Asian airlines...
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ANZ tries to block sale of Auckland Airport to DAE
Air New Zealand is trying to convince New Zealand's overseas investment commission to block a NZ$2.6 billion ($2 billion)...
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Latin America news in brief
Bolivia plans new flag carrier Bolivia's decision to launch a state-owned airline could cut short the re-launch plans of grounded LAB. US firm Swiss...
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Brazil's bottleneck to change
The fatal crash of a TAM Airbus A320 in mid-July has become the catalyst for Brazil to address its growing backlog of air transport ills, even though the...
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Ecuadorian carriers challenge LanEcuador's nationality
Ecuadorian airlines have launched a campaign against LanEcuador challenging the carrier's nationality. In separate proceedings...
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Clifford named as next Qantas chairman
Qantas names new chairman Leigh Clifford will become the new chairman of Qantas Airways when Margaret Jackson retires at the annual general meeting...
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Durfy takes the helm at WestJet
Durfy takes over from Beddoe at WestJet Sean Durfy becomes WestJet's chief executive officer in September, replacing veteran Clive Beddoe. Durfy...
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Qantas sells its stake in Air New Zealand
The book on trans-Tasman co-operation has closed following the sale by Qantas Airways of its 4.2% stake in Air New Zealand .
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Americas news in brief
VivaAeroBus picks Austin VivaAeroBus plans to launch flights in November to Austin, Texas from five Mexican cities, subject to government approval....