Strategy – Page 434
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Lufthansa cabin crew strike to begin 31 August
Lufthansa cabin crew will begin their planned strike on Friday (31 August). German flight attendant union UFO says that for "tactical reasons" it...
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NewsUnited outlines initial domestic 787 operations
United Airlines will operate its new Boeing 787-8s on routes between Houston Intercontinental and its domestic hubs from 4 November. The Chicago-based...
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Ryanair takeover bid for Aer Lingus crashes into EU hurdles
Ryanair's takeover bid for Aer Lingus will be allowed to lapse following a decision by the European Commission to conduct an "in-depth investigation" into...
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NewsAeroflot halts Rossiya An-148 deliveries
Aeroflot appears to have shelved plans for subsidiary carrier Rossiya to double its Antonov An-148 fleet, following a hike in the twinjet type's catalogue price.
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NewsPhilippine Airlines orders 54 Airbus aircraft
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has placed a firm order for 54 Airbus aircraft in a deal worth $7 billion at list price.
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Inactive transponder hid departing 757 from Atlanta radar
Investigators have determined that a Delta Air Lines Boeing 757-200 was involved in three losses of separation within a few minutes of departing Atlanta,...
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Firefly expresses interest in ATR's potential 90-seat turboprop
Malaysia Airlines turboprop operator Firefly is keen to be a launch customer for ATR's potential 90-seat turboprop, still under analysis, and is in talks...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Another year of busy activities for the three major global alliances
It has been another year of busy activities for the three major global alliances. Alongside the continued expansion of joint ventures by members within the alliances, there have been a number of new recruits and a few departures.
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NewsSoftening of stances in Lufthansa cabin crew standoff
Lufthansa cabin crew have delayed their decision over strike action until 28 August, after the airline made a surprise return to the negotiating table yesterday...
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South Africa’s 1time files for restructuring protection
The board of 1time Holdings, the parent company of South African low-cost carrier 1time Airlines, has filed for business rescue under Chapter 6, Section...
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ANA to launch new routes for H2
Japanese airline All Nippon Airways (ANA) plans to operate its Boeing 787s on a wider range of international and domestic routes in the second half of FY2012. The...
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Etihad holding in Virgin Australia reaches 6.1%
Etihad has increased its shareholding in Virgin Australia to 6.1% after spending more than A$10.6 million ($11.1 million) on share purchases between 24 July...
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NewsVirgin Atlantic confirms Manchester-London flights
Virgin Atlantic Airways is making good on its promise to enter the domestic UK market by launching thrice daily flights from London Heathrow to Manchester...
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NewsMainline airline pilot hiring to increase
Mainline carriers in the USA are expected to increase their pilot hiring during the second half, even as some plan capacity cuts. Delta Air Lines,...
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BA Engineering looks to resurrect MRO market standing
British Airways Engineering wants to grow its third-party interior maintenance business with a new approval by the US Federal Aviation Administration. The...
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Lufthansa cabin crew ready to strike next week
Industrial action by Lufthansa cabin crew has become more likely after negotiations about future working conditions with the flight attendant union UFO failed...
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Capacity grip tight on transatlantic market
Alliances are turning a corner over the North Atlantic. The days of capacity growth that followed open skies and last year's improving economic prospects...
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NewsAir France pilots back restructuring plans
Air France's attempts to restructure have received a significant boost after new collective labour agreements proposed to its pilots were accepted by pilots'...
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AnalysisANALYSIS: American pilots decision largely favours airline
American Airlines is the likely benefactor of a bankruptcy court's 15 August decision to deny American's request to reject its pilots contract. Judge...