All Strategy articles – Page 462
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AirAsia and Zest Air in talks over 'strategic alliance'
AirAsia is in talks with Philippine airline Zest Air about a possible "strategic alliance" between the two carriers. This could eventually lead to...
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Lufthansa enters low-cost fray with Germanwings merger
Lufthansa will merge all of its domestic and European non-hub narrowbody operations "commercially and organisationally" with those of its low-cost operation...
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BMI Regional to open first new routes as independent
UK carrier BMI Regional is to open two new routes, one domestic and one international, its first network expansion since investors acquired the airline during...
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NewsIndia to allow 49% foreign ownership of domestic carriers
India will allow foreign carriers to own up to 49% of domestic carriers, as it seeks to support its ailing airline sector. In an announcement on 14...
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Virgin Atlantic unveils second wave of domestic flights
Virgin Atlantic Airways has fleshed out further details of its upcoming entry into the UK domestic market, confirming plans to operate "multiple daily flights"...
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NewsStratolaunch carrier aircraft passes preliminary design review
Stratolaunch has finished the preliminary design review (PDR) of its space launch system, which it claims will be the largest aircraft ever built. "The...
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NewsEmirates and AMR in partnership talks
Emirates is in talks with American Airlines parent AMR to launch a partnership that will involve codesharing on flights and reciprocal frequent flier benefits. The...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Mobile devices bring a sea change for IFE
With security and logistical issues resolved, the cost benefits of consumer devices for in-flight entertainment are winning over a rapidly growing number of airlines
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ILA: Algae fuel plans start to gel Down Under
Algae need not be mere pond life - and it might just be the answer to airline calls for a green alternative to kerosene. AlgaeTec (Hall 1, stand 1202d)...
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Latvian government seeks investor for Air Baltic
Latvia's transport ministry has formally put the national carrier, Air Baltic, on the market by inviting expressions of interest from potential investors. The...
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NewsRidgway to quit Virgin Atlantic in the spring of 2013
Virgin Atlantic chief executive Steve Ridgway is to quit the airline next year after more than a decade at the helm of the UK operator. In a statement...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Huge challenges remain for SAA and southern Africa's airlines
Flag carrier SAA is increasingly focusing on the continental market as it moves to rejuvenate its fleet and return to profitability
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NewsSouthwest eyes growth from Dallas Love Field from 2014
Southwest Airlines sees significant new opportunities out of its base of Dallas Love Field after October 2014, when a restriction on flights from the airport...
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Lufthansa predicts 1,200 flight cancellations on 7 September
Lufthansa expects to operate only a fraction of its flights on 7 September as cabin crew plan to strike at most of its major airports in Germany throughout...
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GAMECO plans third Guangzhou hangar
Guangzhou Aircraft Maintenance and Engineering Co (GAMECO) is developing plans to build a third hangar at its base near Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport,...
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NewsQantas and Emirates enter wide-ranging partnership
Qantas Airways and Emirates have entered an extensive partnership that will see the pair collaborate on routes and frequent flyer benefits, with Qantas to...
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Cathay Pacific appoints SVP Americas
Cathay Pacific Airways has appointed Tom Owen to senior vice president, Americas. Owen will be responsible for the overall management of Cathay Pacific's...
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NewsHawaiian buys two turboprops
Hawaiian Airlines has signed agreements to buy two turboprop aircraft from an unnamed supplier as part of its plan to launch a new regional subsidiary in Hawaii. Scott...
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NewsVIDEO: Slot availability behind SilkAir’s switch from A320 to 737, says Leahy
Airbus says it lost out to the Boeing 737 Max in the recent campaign at SilkAir due to a lack of early slots rather than any competitive advantage its rival holds over the A320neo. The airframer is confident it will maintain its claimed market share lead in the single-aisle sector.
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Boeing upholds 777X end-decade service entry
A senior Boeing executive is resisting a recent wave of pressure to speed up a launch decision and service entry for the proposed 777X, which the airframer...