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Chinese puzzle
In the runup to the 1 July handover of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China, there were only a few clues to the many questions over Beijing's likely airline policies in the former UK colony. From Cathay Pacific's managing director David Turnbull has a ...
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Thai is hardly Star choice
As the razzamatazz around the launch of the five-carrier Star Alliance subsides, Thai Airways International is emerging as the weak link in the chain and there is growing speculation that the carrier could be dumped for two other Asian carriers. The other members of the alliance, Air Canada, ...
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Florida cocktail
The battle for control of the fast-growing market from the US to Latin America is being fought in Miami, but American Airlines' dominance means some US majors are shifting their sights elsewhere. Karen Walker reports. A tornado touched down in the heart of Miami earlier this year. Had the Wizard ...
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Colombian mambo
ColombiaOf Colombia's newer airlines, Aces has the most ambition and potential. But to what extent the airline will be able to overcome the advantages of incumbent flag carrier Avianca remains far from clear. David Knibb reports from Bogotá. It looks like another David-Goliath contest - the innovative young challenger versus ...
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Shuttle is in Wolf's court
Few expect US Airways to give up its Shuttle, but a move by American Airlines to purchase the prestigious east coast operation, as well as possible interest from United Airlines, has introduced another twist in the carrier's continuing battle with unions. US Airways operates, but does not own ...
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Domestic dancing
The surge in new entrants to the Colombian market is over but major challenges remain. David Knibb reviews the progress of the five main players. Nowadays Colombians seem naturally optimistic. The heady days of growth are still a fresh enough memory for few to be willing to predict their airlines ...
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TAM gets set for US debut
The TAM group is to launch Brazil's fourth international carrier and American Airlines has wasted no time extending its relationship with the multi-airline operator. The ambitious TAM group has established Transportes Aereos Meridionais as its intercontinental carrier, which could launch services between Sao Paulo and Miami as early ...
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Euro startups go to market
European startups are wasting no time in positioning themselves for expansion as Virgin Express ponders following Ryanair with a stock listing, while Debonair looks set to tap the markets by August. The Irish low-cost carrier set the flotation ball rolling in May, offering 54.2 million shares on the ...
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New Labour sets trend in Europe
The conservative free-market revolution, which reached its high point during the Reagan-Thatcher era and lingered on into the mid-1990s, shows increasing signs of being politically vanquished as the industrial world moves towards the millennium. Although many of the substrates of the Reagan-Thatcher revolution live on in the shape of the ...
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Leap of faith
Having been forced to abandon its multi-company structure, the Mesa Air Group is now concentrating on new developments, like its operation at Fort Worth.Karen Walker talks to chairman Larry Risley. Larry Risley, chairman and chief executive officer at Mesa Air Group, has become an expert hurdles jumper over the last ...
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Fees tax US law makers
The US Congress looks set to opt for a compromise over the ticket tax, while international pressure may force the Federal Aviation Administration to do the same over the controversial overflight fees. Proposals for a new format for the ticket tax which were at the committee stage at ...
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Financial results
The sale of Continental Airlines shares added US$126m to pre-tax income, which was lowered by $24m by a regional airlines strike. Air France made its first net profit since 1989, but Air France Europe lost $93m despite $50.5m in aircraft sales. Future results will be reported jointly after ...
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Friendly skies? Let's get honest
Blame it on the lettuce leaf liner. Just a few years ago, when airline CEOs across the US were nervously eyeing their costs per available seat mile, the challenge was to trim costs without upsetting the passenger. An easy throwaway was the limp piece of lettuce that lined the trays ...
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Two to tango
The Taca Group was once held up as a model for Latin American airline cooperation, but now stands accused of selling out through its planned alliance with American Airlines. But does Taca chairman Federico Bloch have any choice? Doug Cameron reports. Please don't tell officials at the US Department ...
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We win together
Profits and a healthy cash balance once seemed impossible goals for Continental Airlines. Having achieved them, chairman and chief executive officer Gordon Bethune has turned his attention to the fight for global market share. Interview by Richard Whitaker Working together worked! So says the banner headline on the front cover ...
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Kiwi financing
Kiwi International Airlines expects a bankruptcy-court ruling in July over the $16 million rescue plan put in place by orthopedic surgeon Dr Charles Edwards and Wasatch Enterprises. Kiwi filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in October 1996 and was forced to suspend services, but began flying again at the start of ...
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Frontier loss grows
Losses at Frontier Airlines doubled, to $12 million, over the latest 1996/7 financial year to March. The three-year-old carrier, based at Denver International, Colorado, hopes that three more Boeing 737-300s, bringing the fleet to 11 by the start of 1998, will help profitability, while talks continue over a possible merger ...
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Southcentral upgrades
Raytheon Aircraft has delivered two used Beech 1900Cs to SouthCentral Air, of Kenai, Alaska. The airline has options on four additional 1900Cs and will use the aircraft to replace cabin-class piston twins now flown on scheduled services. Source: Flight International
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Delta heads south
Delta Air Lines has begun services to South America, with a daily round-trip Boeing 767 flight from Atlanta, Georgia, to Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. The airline will also seek additional authority to expand services to Brazil and other South American countries. Source: ...
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F-22 first flight delayed by engine FOD
LOCKHEEDMARTIN has replaced one of the Pratt &Whitney F119s in the first F-22 after the engine suffered minor foreign-object damage (FOD) during ground runs. The incident is likely to delay the maiden flight of the Lockheed Martin/Boeing F-22 until early July. Minor impact damage to the three fan ...