Networks – Page 699
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Australia denies SIA Pacific freedom
The Australian government’s decision to deny fifth freedoms to Singapore Airlines (SIA) removes a major obstacle to plans by Virgin Blue to launch its own transpacific service.
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Malaysia to bite turnaround bullet
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has unveiled a sweeping restructuring aimed at turning around the loss-making flag carrier, which new chief executive Idris Jala warns will “fail” without immediate change.
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Cargo probe focuses on surcharges
Open-mouthed surprise perhaps best summed up the response of the air cargo executives to the raids by the European Commission and US Department of Justice on airline offices in mid-February, investigating collusion on cargo fuel and security surcharges.
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Dream start
Boeing has halted its decline with the new 787 Dreamliner, whose bulging orderbook has forced Airbus into a hurried response
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In flight TV: Going live
Is live in-flight television an answer for low-cost carriers looking for ways to boost revenues and distinguish themselves from competitors?
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Ireland moves towards Aer Lingus IPO
The Irish Government is expected to give the nod to the privatisation of Aer Lingus by the end of April, with an initial public offering (IPO) slated for either June or September.
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Alitalia cleared for Volare acquisition
After a see-saw legal battle, the Italian government has given its approval for Alitalia to acquire low-fare airline group Volare.
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Transfer pointers
Greater range aircraft will increase point-to-point services and change the relative importance of current hubs, writes Chris Tarry of CTAIRA, with analyses from Fabrice Tacoun
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Delta builds critical mass in New York
Delta Air Lines executives say that their massive build up of a hub at New York’s JFK, along with the creation of a domestic feeder network, will make it the largest US-flag carrier on the North Atlantic.
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German carriers jostle for pole position
Germany’s airline market has roared into life as Air Berlin plans a public offering, Lufthansa boosts services from the regions to counter low-fare players and DBA and LTU join forces.
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The value hunt
The debate over who pays for what in the over-stretched and underfunded US air traffic control system has united an airline industry that all-too rarely can find common ground on the big issues, and the answer could help drive much-needed airspace modernisation