All Strategy articles – Page 447
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NewsSIA doubles Virgin Australia stake to 19.9%
Singapore Airlines will acquire an additional 9.9% stake in Virgin Australia for A$122.6 million, bringing its total stake to 19.9%. "The strategic...
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NewsNTSB hearing on 787 batteries reveals Boeing shift on testing
A top Boeing official said today at a fact-finding hearing that a nail penetration test used to certificate the lithium ion batteries on the 787 in 2011...
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NewsBA A350 pact seals 747-400 retirement plan
British Airways' tentative agreement to acquire the Airbus A350-1000 closes the airline's Boeing 747-400 fleet-retirement plan. It has 52 of the type...
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NewsIAG to order 18 A350s for BA
International Airlines Group has signed an memorandum of understanding to order 18 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft and take an additional 18 options on the type...
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ANALYSIS: Turkey's carriers continue rapid growth trajectory
A boom in air travel in Turkey since the deregulation of its commercial aviation sector in 2003 has made the country one of the fastest and most compelling growth stories in the airline industry
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FAA air traffic controller furloughs draw A4A lawsuit, widespread delays expected
The US Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) planned furloughs of air traffic controllers has drawn the ire of Airlines for America (A4A), which filed...
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MROAM: Finding skilled workers a persistent challenge, MROs say
Finding skilled workers to staff maintenance, repair and overhaul organisations throughout the world is a continuing problem, say panelists discussing MRO...
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MROAM: Delta seeks partner in Asia-Pacific to expand capabilities
Delta TechOps sees a "huge opportunity" to capitalise on the growing MRO market in Asia and is looking for a partner to help it expand its offerings in the...
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American has financing commitments for 198 aircraft
American Airlines has financing commitments for around 198 future aircraft deliveries, as the carrier continues to renew its fleet with at least 70 new aircraft...
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IN FOCUS: Lion incident places spotlight on Indonesian air safety again
The Lion Air Boeing 737-800 crash on 13 April is the third major aviation incident to happen in Indonesia within the span of a year.
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Sabena Technics wins Aruba support deal
Caribbean start-up operator Aruba Airlines has contracted Sabena Technics' Miami-based subsidiary Barfield to provide component support for its Airbus A320s. The...
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NewsPorter CSeries order may open Toronto Billy Bishop to jets
Porter Airlines' order for up to 30 Bombardier CS100 aircraft, which is worth up to $2.29 billion, is welcome news for Bombardier.
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INTERIORS: Recaro unveils new longhaul seat
Long-haul seats are Recaro's main focus at this year's show.
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INTERIORS: Ocleen TV offers free IFE equipment to airlines
Swiss media company Ocleen TV wants to entice airlines to introduce inflight entertainment systems at no cost, via advertising-based programming.
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Korean Air completes stake purchase in Czech Airlines
Korean Air has completed its acquisition of a 44% stake in Czech Airlines, becoming the carrier's second largest shareholder. This acquisition will...
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American targets mid-size cities in LAX expansion
American Airlines plans to add new nonstop flights to five cities around the USA from Los Angeles International airport (LAX) from 27 August. The Fort...
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Batik Air to start operations on 3 May
Indonesia's Lion Air is gearing up for the launch of Batik Air, its second new airline in less than two months. Batik, a full-service carrier, will...
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Virgin America may file anti-competitive complaint against United: Branson
Virgin America may file a complaint with US regulators alleging anti-competitive practices by United Airlines at Newark Liberty International airport near...
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ANALYSIS: How do MRO labour rates compare globally?
The gap in labour rates for maintenance, repair and overhaul in North America compared to emerging regions is narrowing at a faster-than-anticipated rate,...
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INTERIORS: Allegiant introduces iPad inflight sales system
US low-cost carrier Allegiant Air is introducing an iPad-based payment system for passenger food and beverage purchases on board its aircraft by the end of April.