Air Transport World articles from February 2002

Air Transport World archives from February 2002

Cycle damage. (Editorial).(Business/economic cycles in airline industry)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... J.A. Donoghue Cycles are part of the weave of business. In the airline business the cycle, and what part of it we are in at the moment, is a good topic of conversation at any meeting at any time. While our immediate concern is the...

AWA gets loan guarantees. (News Briefs).(America West Airlines gets federal loan guarantee)(Government Activity)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
February 1, 2002... America West Airlines received approval for a federal loan guarantee from the US Air Transportation Stabilization Board, becoming the first carrier to apply successfully for and receive a guarantee from the board created to aid the industry in...

Airbus outsells boeing in 2001. (News Briefs).(Airbus beats Boeing for large aircraft orders in 2001)(International Pages)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
February 1, 2002... Airbus grabbed the top spot for large aircraft orders away from Boeing in 2001, achieving a better-than-50% market share fur the second time in the past three years. Airbus said it obtained firm orders for 375 new aircraft, including 175 A320...

DOT immunizes SkyTeam transatlantic alliance. (News Briefs).(Delta Air Lines, Air France, Alitlaia and Czech Airlines granted antitrust immunity)(Government Activity)(International Pages)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... US DOT on Dec. 21 tentatively decided to grant antitrust immunity to the SkyTeam transatlantic partnership of Delta Air Lines, Air France, Alitlaia and Czech Airlines. The decision, if finalized, will allow the four carriers to operate as if...

Bmi plans no-frills airline. (News Briefs).(British Midland launches discount airline)(International Pages)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Bmi british midland is to launch a no-frills airline based at East Midlands Airport. The carrier will fly a dedicated fleet of 737-300s beginning March 23 operating under a different brand, focusing on Mediterranean leisure destinations. ...

Ex-CO COO leads merger of Aloha, Hawaiian. (News Briefs).(Hawaii's two main airlines will merge under Greg Brenneman)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Former Continental Airlines President and COO Greg Brenneman, who left the airline last May, will lead a merger of Hawaii's two main carriers, Aloha and Hawaiian, in a deal announced Dec. 19. The cashless transaction will combine the struggling...

LTU lives to fly again. (News Briefs).(LTU International Airways closes financing deal)(Government Activity)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Struggling LTU International Airways averted insolvency in a lastditch financing deal consummated just before Christmas, saving the jobs of 2,300 employees. At the same time, holding company VBE assumed trusteeship of Swissair Group's 49.9%...

The 10 US major passenger airlines. (North America Report).(Ten U.S. major passenger airlines report combined passenger traffic drops 13.4% in Dec.)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
February 1, 2002... The 10 US Major passenger airlines saw their combined passenger traffic (RPMs) decline 13.4% in Dec. from the year-ago period on a 12.5% drop in seat capacity (ASMs, see table). This represented a significant improvement over the groups Nov....

United airlines. (North America Report).(United Airlines mechanics threaten strike)(Government Activity)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... United Airlines mechanics are prevented from striking at least through mid-Feb. after President Bush declared a Presidential Emergency Board Dec. 21 at the recommendation of the National Mediation Board following a breakdown in talks between...

Southwest airlines. (North America Report).(Airline gets two 737-700s)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Southwest Airlines said it will rake delivery of two 737-700s early this year and resume growing. Southwest deferred delivery of 19 aircraft after the Sept. 11 attacks to stabilize cash flow.

Air Canada. (North America Report).(Adds three new destinations to its Tango network)(International Pages)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Air Canada said it will expand its low-fire Tango network by adding three new destinations, effective April 1, bringing the unit's network to 12 major Canadian cities. It plans to add three aircraft to its fleet of six A320s.

Canada 3000. (North America Report).(Bankrupt air carrier lines up potential investors)(International Pages)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Canada 3000 planners are in the final stages of securing investors for a two-phase program to return the bankrupt carrier to the skies, former President Angus Kinnear told ATW last month. Potential investors include John Mullen, head of Apple...

Montreal-based Transat. (North America Report).(tour operator, Transat)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Montreal-based Transat plans to rake a C$105 million ($65.6 million) writeoff, mainly for the accelerated retirement of seven 1011-150s, and said it expected to break even or record a minor loss" before unusual items for FY01. The company...

United and Northwest Airlines. (North America Report).(new interline e-ticketing services)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... United and Northwest Airlines introduced interline e-ticketing. The agreement will bridge the airlines' CRSs, allowing access to electronically stored itineraries. United has similar agreements with Air Canada and Continental Airlines.

President Bush. (North America Report).(John Magaw, new head ofTransportation Security Administratio)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... President Bush used a recess appointment to name John Magaw to head the new Transportation Security Administration, the agency created by Congress in the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, after his nomination failed to make it through the...

DOT. (North America Report).(Department of Transportation amends Sept. 11 related aid to airlines)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... DOT amended its rules for compensating airlines for Sept. 11 related losses and said it has paid our more than $3.8 billion of the $5 billion in aid authorized under the industry bailout. As of Dec. 26 DOT had received applications from more...

FAA. (North America Report).(Federal Aviation Administration's standards for enforcing cockpit doors)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... FAA issued a final rule establishing standards for reinforcing cockpit doors and requiring operators to install the modifications by April 9, 2003. The agency also issued a Special Federal Aviation Regulation requiring operators to install...

US DOT. (North America Report).(Department of Transportation requires airlines report causes for delays and cancellations)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... US DOT will require that the 11 largest US passenger airlines begin collecting and disclosing the causes of flight delays and cancellations in their monthly reports to the department under a new rule proposed Dec. 27. Currently, airlines are...

Dawson Ransome. (North America Report).(Ransome Airlines founder dies)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
February 1, 2002... Dawson Ransome died Jan. 9 at the age of 8l. In an aviation career that encompassed military service in World War II, aircraft building and restoration and aerobatic flying on behalf of the US Aerobatic Team, Ransome is best known to readers of...

Boeing. (North America Report).(aircraft company gets FCC licensing for passenger broadband transmission services)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Boeing received an FCC license that will allow airline passengers to transmit and receive broadband data. The two-way license for Connexion by Boeing is the first of its kind in the broadband satellite services industry, the company said....

Honeywell. (North America Report).(wins contract for A380 management system)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Honeywell was selected to provide the flight management system on the A380 in a deal worth as much as $200 million over 15 years. The A380 FMS will have a graphical user interface with pop-up menus and a cursor control device instead of a...

ARINC. (North America Report).(VHF Digital Link Mode 2 system used by American Airlines)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... ARINC's next-generation VHF Digital Link Mode 2 system was used for the first time in Dec. on an American Airlines 757-200 flight from Tulsa to New York and operational messages were directed through upgraded ground stations, ARINC said. All of...

GE Engine Services. (North America Report).(to buy Unison Industries)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... GE Engine Services agreed to buy privately held Unison Industries, which makes and services aircraft electrical components, sensors and systems. Terms of the deal, which is subject to regulatory approval, were not disclosed.

L-3 Communications. (North America Report).(buys PerkinElmer's explosive detection systems business)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... L-3 Communications said it agreed to buy PerkinElmer's explosive detection systems business for about $100 million in cash. The deal, which is subject to antitrust approval, is expected to close by the end of the current quarter.

CAE SimuFlite. (North America Report).(new company name from CAE's acquisition of SimuFlite Training International)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... CAE completed its $247 million purchase of SimuFlite Training International, which will be named CAE SimuFlite.

Qantas. (Asia/Pacific Report).(airline workers continue action over wage freeze)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Qantas's maintenance workers overwhelmingly voted to continue their industrial action over a proposed companywide wage freeze, firmly rejecting an in-principle agreement between union officials and management. The airline had proposed a...

Malaysia Airlines. (Asia/Pacific Report).(sells airport and headquarters to Ministry of Finance)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Malaysia Airlines reached agreements to sell its headquarters and airport facilities to the Ministry of Finance and concluded a sale/leaseback deal on eight aircraft, allowing it to boost its balance sheet as it resumes service to six...

All Nippon Airways. (Asia/Pacific Report).(plans for service changes)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... All Nippon Airways plans to shift its focus away from long-range international routes and will double frequencies between Narita and Asian destinations when it gets more slots at the airport next spring. Still, new ANA President Yoji Ohashi has...

Ansett. (Asia/Pacific Report).(may receive investment from Air Partners)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Ansett's survival prospects received a significant boost when a multinational airline investment group agreed to secure a minority stake and share management control of the reborn airline. Air Partners, headed by former America West Holdings...

Air New Zealand. (Asia/Pacific Report).(Qantas deal should be rejected)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Air New Zealand warned the government to resist overtures by Qantas for a transtasman alliance after shareholders approved a NZ$885 million ($369.3 million) deal to keep the airline afloat in late Dec. Deputy Chairman Jim Farmer told attendees...

Delta Air Lines. (Asia/Pacific Report).(contract with China Airlines)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Delta Air Lines signed a codeshare agreement with Taiwan-based China Airlines. Under the agreement, which is subject to government approval and an operational review by Delta, the Atlanta-based carrier would place its code on CAL's daily...

EVA Airways. (Asia/Pacific Report).(revenue forecast)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... EVA Airways' new president, Kitty Yen, said she expects the airline's revenues to increase about 10% to NT$57.7 billion ($1.65 billion) in 2002. She attributed the optimistic forecast to stringent cost-cutting measures and signs of gradual...

Asiana airlines. (Asia/Pacific Report).(divestment plans)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Asiana Airlines said it aims to sell its entire 59% stake in ground-handling unit Asiana Airline Services Co. in line with a comprehensive restructuring that includes bond issues and asset divestment to increase liquidity. Also on the block are...

Japan Air System. (Asia/Pacific Report).(Pratt and Whitney Aftermarket Services)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Japan Air System awarded Pratt & Whitney Aftermarket Services a 10-year, $204 million contract to provide a fleet management program for its PW7074-powered 777-200s. The agreement covers 18 engines.

British Airways. (Europe Report).(financial forecast)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... British Airways CEO Rod Eddington warned that the airline faces another tough year despite recovering traffic. "Even though revenue is exceeding our initial expectations, it is still well below last year's level... and just because more people...

KLM. (Europe Report).(codesharing agreement with British Airways)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... KLM said in early Jan. that it could reach a limited codesharing deal with British Airways. "It will be on specific routes in the Middle East, although we don't know which routes yet, and we will do it for the summer of 2002," a BA spokesperson...

Citizens of Canton Zurich. (Europe Report).(vote in favor of credit facility for new airline)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Citizens of Canton Zurich in a special referendum approved by a 55% margin a Sfr300 million ($181 million) credit facility for the new Swiss airline being patched together under the aegis of Crossair from remnants of bankrupt Swissair Group....

DAT. (Europe Report).(company to be restarted)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... DATs official restart appears secured after all 53 creditors of Sabena Interservice Centre, the financial arm of defunct Sabena, agreed to forfeit [euro]59 million ($52.8 million) of DAT's [euro]109 million in debt and convert the remainder...

European commission. (Europe Report).(Lufthansa, Austria Airlines alliance approved)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... European Commission intends to approve the alliance between Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines after they agreed to release as many as 40% of their slots for routes between Germany and Austria. The agreement will be reviewed in six years. The...

Iberia. (Europe Report).(airline lays off workers)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Iberia said it received approval from Spanish labor authorities to lay off 2,515 employees. Jobs to be cut include 207 pilots, 520 cabin attendants, 13 flight engineers and 1,775 ground staff All curs will be on a voluntary basis.

Air Lib. (Europe Report).(may receive loan from France)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Air Lib is slated to receive a [euro]30.5 million ($27.3 million) "exceptional" loan from France pending EC approval. The loan is reimbursable in anticipation of payment of Air Lib's claim against Swissair Group. Air Lib averted bankruptcy in...

The EC. (Europe Report).(air passenger rights)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... The EC proposed regulations to strengthen the rights of air passengers who are denied boarding, have their flights cancelled or experience a long delay. The Commission said its 1991 regulation on denied boarding "has proved too weak and...

Swissair Group. (Europe Report).(sells food service subsidiaries)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Swissair Group is selling its Restorama and Rail Gourmet subsidiaries, along with parts of its Gourmet Nova subsidiary, to UK-based food-service company Compass Group. The deal is valued at about Sfr96.8 million, according to Swissair Group.

Assn. of European airlines. (Europe Report).(Leo van Wijk named chairman)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Assn. of European Airlines named KLM President and CEO Leo van Wijk as chairman. The 30-year KLM veteran succeeds Air France's Jean-Cyril Spinetta.

Floris J. van Pallandt. (Europe Report).(named president of Transavia Airlines)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Floris J. van Pallandt, CEO of KLM uk Ltd., which operates the brands KLM uk and buzz, has been named to succeed Peter J. Legro as president and CEO of Transavia Airlines effective April 1. Legro is retiring after 22 years at the helm of...

Lufthansa. (Europe Report).(contract with SITA)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Lufthansa signed a 3.5-year, $40 million agreement with SITA for design, development and implementation of a global network infrastructure based on Internet protocols. The IP system will provide high-speed access to shared applications and...

Airbus's 100-seat A318. (Europe Report).(maiden flight)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Airbus's 100-seat A318, the smallest member of the A320 family, made its maiden flight Jan. 15 with a 3 hr. 44 min. flight from the Finkenwerder airfield at the company's Hamburg plant. The aircraft was powered by PW6000s. However, Airbus said...

Thales Avionics. (Europe Report).(contract with Boeing)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Thales Avionics said it was selected by Boeing as one of two preferred airborne camera system manufacturers for the company's existing aircraft types. Separately, Thales said it is launching a new Enhanced Vision System for its Head-Up...

European airline traffic.(December 2001)(Brief Article)(Illustration)(Statistical Data Included)
February 1, 2002... European airline traffic December 2001 Load RPKs % chg. ASKs % chg. factor +/- (billions) 2000 (billions) 2000 (%) 2000 AF ...

Sabena. (Europe Report).(sells stake in Snecma Sabena Engine Services)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Sabena administrators have sold the airline's 50% share of Snecma Sabena Engine Services to Snecma for about [euro]2 million ($1.8 million).

AAR Corp. and Air France industries. (Europe Report).(joint venture)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... AAR Corp. and Air France Industries formed a joint venture, Spairwise, to provide full component management support to A320 operators in North and Central America. The companies expect Spairwise to be based in Atlanta.

Britannia Airways. (Europe Report).(begins maintenance of Hapag-Lloyd aircraft)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Britannia Airways has started annual maintenance of Hapag-Lloyd's fleet of 11 737-800s.

Avianca. (Latin America Report).(integrates operations with SAM and Aces)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Avianca, its wholly owned subsidiary SAM and domestic rival Aces received approval from Colombia's civil air transport regulator to combine their operations after a year of negotiation between the airlines and the government. Aeronautica Civil...

Varig and Boeing. (Latin America Report).(sale/leaseback deal)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Varig and Boeing signed a $370 million sale/leaseback deal involving three 737-300s and four MD-11s. The move, aimed at reducing the airline's total liabilities of $1.2 billion, will cur about $35 million in interest expenses. As part of a...

SNEA. (Latin America Report).(forecast for airline boardings)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... SNEA, the association of Brazilian airlines, is forecasting a 6% increase in domestic boardings this year and a 3% rise in international boardings. Some of the domestic growth is likely to occur from inter-city long-haul bus passengers...

BWIA. (Latin America Report).(strategic alliance with LIAT)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... BWIA signed a strategic alliance with LIAT that it says includes "sharing key services," although it did nor provide derails.

Embraer. (Latin America Report).(acquires Celsius Aerotech)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Embraer agreed to acquire the operating assets of Regional airline MRO provider Celsius Aerorech from privately held Reliance Aerorech.

Nigeria airways. (Africa/Middle East).(lays off workers)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Nigeria Airways reportedly is cutting about 1,000 jobs, or about 43% of its workforce. The layoffs were recommended by a government-appointed committee, according to the Associated Press.

Alsalam Aircraft Co. (Africa/Middle East).(modifies Kuwait Airways 747-200)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Alsalam Aircraft Co. completed avionics mods and CPCP inspection, along with extensive flap and cabin structural work, on a Kuwait Airways 747-200.

FedEx. (Cargo).(second-quarter earnings)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
February 1, 2002... FedEx's fiscal second-quarter earnings soared 26% to $245 million versus $194 million a year earlier with the help of government aid, a contract with the US Postal Service and lower fuel costs. Results for the quarter ended Nov. 30 include $116...

Amerijet International. (Cargo).(reorganization)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Amerijet International said it emerged successfully from Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization and now is owned jointly by founder, Chairman and CEO David Bassett and an affiliate of H.I.G. Capital, a Miami-based investment firm.

JetBlue Airways. (Equipment).(orders A320s)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... JetBlue Airways ordered 10 A320s for delivery from 2002-05. It chose IAE V2500s to power the jets in an order valued at more than $145 million.

Delta Air Lines. (Leasing & Finance Briefs).(issues European Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificate)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Delta Air Lines issued a $730.5 million European Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificate set up by Credit Lyonnais Securities based on a first priority security interest in 19 Boeing aircraft. The portfolio, which has an appraised value of $1.26...

Air Canada. (Leasing & Finance Briefs).(agreement with GE Capital Aviation Services)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Air Canada agreed to a C$565 million ($354.9 million) sale/leaseback deal with GE Capital Aviation Services involving 16 A320s and one A31 9. Under the agreement, Air Canada also will lease six new A319s/A320s as it returns older A320s in...

ILFC. (Leasing & Finance Briefs).(Steven Udvar-Hazy named chairman)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... ILFC CEO Steven Udvar-Hazy assumed the additional title of chairman, replacing Leslie Gonda, who becomes chairman of the executive committee. John Plueger was elected president and COO and Alan Lund vice chairman and CFO.

Free Airways. (Leasing & Finance Briefs).(leases MD-83s)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Free Airways, a new Italian carrier, has taken delivery of two MD-83s an five-year operating leases from debis AirFinance.

AeroMexico. (Leasing & Finance Briefs).(leases MD-87)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... AeroMexico leased an MD-87 from Wells Fargo Bank Northwest. Sigma Aircraft Management acted as the arranger. Sigma received the mandate to act as SAS's remarketing agent for MD-82/-87 aircraft available for lease or sale in the spring.

International Equipment Management B.V. (Leasing & Finance Briefs).(changes name)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... International Equipment Management B.V. is changing its name to IEM Airfinance B.V.

Boullioun Aviation Aervices. (Leasing & Finance Briefs).(Go leases 737-300)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Go leased a 137-300 from Boullioun Aviation Services. The aircraft, which was delivered in Dec., brings Go's 737-300 fleet to 18.

Focus Aviation. (Leasing & Finance Briefs).(JMC Airlines sells aircraft)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Focus Aviation finalized the sale of four 1-1011-100s with an engine and spares package on behalf of JMC Airlines.

PLM Transportation Equipment. (Leasing & Finance Briefs).(Pluna leases 737-300)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... PLM Transportation Equipment agreed to lease a 737-300 to Pluna of Uruguay in a deal arranged by Sigma Aircraft Management.

Mesa secures financing for 20 larger CRJs. (Regional News).(Mesa Air Group)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Mesa Air Group reached an agreement with lessors to provide financing for up to 20 new CRJ700s and CRJ900s to be delivered this spring. Mesa has ordered a total of 40 of the larger CRJs, which carry 64-84 passengers, to be operated under its...

EAS program gets boost. (Regional News).(Essential Air Service receives additional funding)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Congress in its final budget agreement appropriated an additional $50 million for the Essential Air Service program, bringing the total to $113 million. The money is earmarked to support service to underserved communities. Supporters of the EAS...

Embraer acquires US maintenance firm. (Regional News).(Celsius Aerotech)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Embraer signed an agreement to acquire the operating assets of Celsius Aerotech, which specializes in maintenance, repair and overhaul for the Regional airline industry. Celsius is located in Nashville and is owned by Reliance Aerotech, a...

Kendell airlines. (Notes).(lays off workers)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Kendell Airlines, Australia's largest Regional, plans to slash a third of its workforce amid negotiations with five prospective buyers for all or part of the former Ansett Group carrier. GM Rob O'Brien said about 300 of Kendell's 900 jobs are...

Delta connection. (Notes).(Atlantic Southeast Airlines expands service)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Delta Connection carrier Atlantic Southeast Airlines is expanding and enhancing its service out of its Atlanta hub. ASA will boost regional jet service to Dothan, Ala., by replacing one of its current turboprop trips; with the new flight it...

People.(personnel changes in the air transportation industry)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Air Canada named Mary Jordan senior VP-international & British Columbia. Airshow appointed Ron Worley OEM account dir. Air Transportation Stabilization Board tapped Joseph Adams Jr. as executive dir. ATA welcomed Christopber...

28th Industry achievement awards.(air transportation industry)
February 1, 2002... Airline of the Year Japan Airlines Japan Airlines' new vision and newly accountable management style have enabled it to achieve a turnaround of such magnitude that it has been named the winner of ATW's Airline of the Year Award. That...

Those who can't remember the past. (Analysis).(2001 versus 1991 in the airline industry)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
February 1, 2002... Can the industry apply any lessons from the previous downturn? For the past several years, airlines had been ordering new aircraft at a rapid rate, well in excess of historical levels. With a strong economy pushing traffic demand up and up,...

Net gains, net losses? For better or worse, the online world is starting to impact the industry's fare structure. (Pricing).
February 1, 2002... With the apparent exception of revenue managers at many network airlines, there appears to be an industry consensus that the current US fare structure is dysfunctional. That consensus even extends to American Airlines Chairman and CEO Don...

As easy as 1-2-3: UK no-frills specialist easy Jet thrives on its model of simplicity.(Statistical Data Included)
February 1, 2002... EasyJet certainly has healthy ambitions. The Luton-based budget airline, which was launched in November 1995 by British-Greek entrepreneur Stelios Haji-Ioannou, currently operates a fleet of 26 737s, a number that represents only a fraction of...

Garuda Indonesia president and CEO Abdulgani.(interview)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... We embarked in 2000 on a program to overhaul every aspect of our operations. Our reservations service improved, inflight services were enhanced, aircraft interiors were renovated and ground handling revised. In short, every conceivable measure...

Crossair at the crossroads: Plans to create a new airline by combining Crossair and the remains of Swissair slowly are filling in, but still represent a large gamble. (Profile).
February 1, 2002... Last fall, convoluted but determined maneuvering to convert Crossair into a new intercontinental Swiss carrier with fresh branding from the tatters of its former 70% owner, bankrupt Swissair Group, swiftly degenerated into a predictably messy...

Approach with caution: Manufacturers are wary in their plans for Asian Aerospace 2002. (2002 Asian Aerospace Guide).
February 1, 2002... All eyes in the world airline industry will be looking at Asian Aerospace 2002 when it opens late this month for signs that the industry is beginning to climb out of the hole dug by the economy and events of 2001. This is a familiar role for...