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FEEDBACK: Cult relationship management in the social media age
With large numbers of people who are not flying with an airline able to drive significant business to or away from it through social media, SimpliFlying chief executive Shashank Nigam looks at the importance of cult relationship management
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FOCUS: Building the hub system in China
Building on domestic consolidation a decade ago, Air China, China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines have been making up for lost time and rapidly developing hub systems across the country
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AnalysisANALYSIS: US carriers stick to the game plan to turn profits in 2011
Consecutive years of profit give North American airlines hope that financial step-change is sustainable
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ANALYSIS: Addressing the stagnation in North America's airline industry
Region's airlines have delayed the inevitable and now face increasing fleet investment needs, even in zero-growth scenarios
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AnalysisANALYSIS: European airlines' winter of discontent
Collapse of Malev and Spanair in the space of seven days spells out depth of hard times facing the region's carriers.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Indonesian airlines fly high
Flurry of aircraft orders underlines growth potential for airlines in Southeast Asia's fastest growing market.
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Hawaiian touches down on the US east coast
Hawaiian Airlines will be hitting the US East Coast in June when it launches long-haul flights from Honolulu to New York Kennedy (JFK) airport.
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In depthSPECIAL REPORT: Social media as more than a tool for marketing
Given the rapidly evolving channels through which airlines can connect with their customers, developing a consistent strategy to maximise this opportunity can be problemtatic.
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NewsAirbus to offer higher-weight A380 from 2013
Airbus is to offer a higher-weight version of the A380, which will be available for delivery to customers early next year.
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ANALYSIS: SAS ready to fight
The fight between Scandinavia's two heavyweights, SAS Group and Norwegian, is about to enter round three. In one corner, network carrier SAS sits bruised...
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NewsUPS, TNT continue merger talks after initial bid rejected
Atlanta-based UPS said it remains in take-over talks after Dutch cargo airline TNT Express rejected an unsolicited €4.9 billion ($6.5 billion) offer. UPS...
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NewsVirgin claims fares will rise if BMI sale to IAG goes ahead
Virgin Atlantic has officially registered its protest with the European Commission against International Airlines Group's proposed takeover of UK airline BMI, claiming that passengers will be the biggest losers if the deal goes ahead.
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Formal proposal submitted for Indian carriers to import fuel
India's Ministry of Civil Aviation has submitted a formal proposal to the Ministry of Commerce to allow local carriers to import jet fuel directly.
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SINGAPORE: Indonesia's Pacific Royale to launch services in March
Indonesian start-up Pacific Royale Airways plans to begin operations in March and compete in the full-service segment.
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SINGAPORE: Singapore signs air services agreements with Estonia and Ethiopia
Singapore has signed an Air Services Agreement (ASA) with Ethiopia and inked an Open Skies Agreement (OSA) with Estonia.
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SINGAPORE: Lion Air mulls widebody choice for full-service launch in 2013
Indonesia's Lion Air is in discussions with Boeing and Airbus to decide on a widebody aircraft for the launch of its long-haul full-service operations in...
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SINGAPORE: SIA says fond farewell to 747 after four decades
Singapore Airlines is giving the faithful Boeing 747 a send-off at the show ahead of the jumbo's retirement from passenger services at the end of March after...
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NewsGaruda places firm order for 18 CRJ1000s
Garuda Indonesia has placed an order for 18 Bombardier CRJ1000s, with options for another 18 of the regional jets. The firm order includes six aircraft...
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NewsINFOGRAPHIC: The evolution of the operating lessors
From the first lease deal in 1965 to the situation today where nearly 40% of the global fleet are on operating lease, Airline Business' finance interactive traces the key events in the journey of the leasing sector.
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IAG notifies Commission over BMI acquisition
International Airlines Group has formally notified the European Commission regarding its plans to acquire UK operator BMI from Germany's Lufthansa. The...