All articles by Martin Rivers – Page 4
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NewsBAA throws in the towel over Stansted appeal
BAA has decided not to launch a last-ditch challenge to a ruling by the Competition Commission (CC) that compels it to sell London Stansted airport. The...
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BA to restore Colombo flights after 15-year absence
British Airways is launching flights from London Gatwick airport to the Sri Lankan capital Colombo on 31 March 2013. The new route, which includes...
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NewsQatar Airways to launch Belgrade, Warsaw routes
Qatar Airways will launch new flights from its Doha hub to the Serbian capital Belgrade on 20 November and Warsaw, Poland on 5 December. The Belgrade...
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Cruz says AENA fee hike will not derail Barcelona growth
Vueling will achieve net growth at its Barcelona El Prat hub throughout 2012, chief executive Alex Cruz tells Flightglobal, with the availability of spare...
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Ryanair sees Comac ready to listen as talks continue
Ryanair talks with Chinese airframer Comac about a possible aircraft remain in the early stages and any resultant deliveries would be "towards the end of...
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ANALYSIS: Should airlines hedge their bets on fuel?
Volatile oil prices bring into focus airline strategies for protecting themselves from spiralling fuel costs and whether they can avoid taking too much of a gamble.
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Saudi’s GACA shortlists 7 operators for domestic licence
Saudi civil aviation authority GACA has shortlisted seven of the 14 companies that submitted bids to operate domestic air services in the kingdom, state-run...
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Jet2 reports 10% slump in profits at airline division
UK regional carrier Jet2 has posted a 10% decline in annual profits to £21.7 million ($34.1 million) for the full year to 31 March, blaming higher fuel costs for undermining steady growth in the airline's capacity and load factor.
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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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NewsFastJet eyes late summer launch alongside Fly540 brand
FastJet, the pan-African low-cost carrier planned by EasyJet founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou, expects to launch operations in three to four months, chief executive-designate...
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NewsLonrho acquisition brings FastJet closer to reality
Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou's plans to launch a low-cost carrier in Africa have moved a step closer to reality, following the acquisition of Lonrho Aviation...
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Poland’s Bingo Airways launches with first A320
Polish charter carrier Bingo Airways has started operations with an Airbus A320 - the first of three scheduled to enter its fleet this year. Bingo...
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Somon Air signs 5-year maintenance deal with AJW
Tajikistan's Somon Air has selected A J Walter Aviation to provide power-by-the-hour (PBH) support for its fleet of next-generation Boeing 737s. The...
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NewsBankia looks to offload 12% IAG holding
Troubled Spanish bank Bankia will consider disposing shareholdings in several major Spanish companies including International Airlines Group (IAG), the parent...
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British Airways adds London Gatwick-Las Vegas route
British Airways will launch direct flights from London Gatwick airport to Las Vegas on 29 October. The thrice-weekly connection comes alongside BA's...
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Virgin Atlantic to withdraw Nairobi link in September
Virgin Atlantic will withdraw operations between London and Nairobi on 23 September. The airline's chief commercial officer, Julie Southern, cites...
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Vueling appoints new COO and network planning director
Vueling has made two senior management appointments, naming Fernando Val as chief operating officer and Julio Rodriguez as director of network planning,...
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NewsEU says just 10 Chinese, Indian airlines boycotted ETS
Just eight Chinese airlines and two Indian carriers failed to submit carbon emissions data before a 31 March deadline stipulated in the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), EU climate commissioner Connie Hedegaard has said.
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Vueling trims first quarter losses to $21.3m
Spanish low-cost carrier Vueling has cut its first quarter net losses to €16.5 million ($21.3 million) - a 28.7% improvement on Q1 2011. Operating...
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NewsIAG sells BMI Regional to Sector Aviation for $12.9m
International Airlines Group (IAG) will sell loss-making BMI Regional to Sector Aviation Holdings for £8 million ($12.9 million).