Airline Business articles from November 2007

Airline Business archives from November 2007

More turbulence in Brazil.(Briefing)
November 20, 2007... Byline: Mark Pilling London With the grounding of BRA, Brazil is left with two dominant groups: TAM and Gol/Varig The suspension of flights at BRA, sharp profit falls at both Gol and TAM in the third quarter and the return to...

US air cargo industry in decline.(Briefing)
November 20, 2007... US cargo carrier Kitty Hawk has shut down, citing weak demand in the domestic cargo market. The Dallas-based cargo carrier, which ceased operations at the end of October shortly after its second trip to bankruptcy court since 2000, operated an...

FAA chief fights over-scheduling.(Briefing)
November 20, 2007... Byline: DAvid Field Washington Sturgell picks up just where Blakey left off in promising tough action against airline over-scheduling practices New FAA administrator Bobby Sturgell is vowing to follow through on his predecessor's vow...

Air Jamaica studies privatisation.(Briefing)
November 20, 2007... Jamaica's new government is considering privatising Air Jamaica as part of a reassessment of the struggling flag carrier following the resignation of chief executive Michael Conway. The government appointed in November former Air Jamaica...

Mesa's go! pushes on despite losing lawsuit.(Briefing)
November 20, 2007... Mesa Air Group's low-fares intra-island operation in Hawaii will continue despite a judge's ruling that Mesa must pay $80 million in damages to settle an unfair practices suit brought by the state's dominant airline. Hawaiian Airlines had...

Briefing.(air traffic control- President Bush ordered United States. Department of Defense to use military space for thr airliners)( Skybus airlines lauched new sky buses)(Los Angeles International Airport- oneworld alliance has opened a joint lounge )(Brief article)
November 20, 2007... Bush tackles delays The White House has ordered dramatic air traffic control changes to address looming flight delays during the holiday season. President Bush in November ordered the Pentagon to allow commercial airliners to use...

Porter fights Air Canada-Jazz deal.(Briefing)
November 20, 2007... Regional carrier Porter Airlines is suing Air Canada and Jazz for violating Canada's competition laws, calling into question a capacity purchase agreement in force between Air Canada and Jazz for more than three years. Porter alleges that...

Southwest's model shift.(Briefing)
November 20, 2007... Byline: David Field Washington Revolutionary new business fare allows business travellers to board the aircraft first Southwest Airlines, the leading US low-fares carrier and a model for low-cost carrier start-ups around the globe, is...

Briefing.
November 20, 2007... Mexico's ALMA heads stateside Mexican regional carrier ALMA plans to launch transborder services to various cities in the USA, and will open two more bases in northern and southern Mexico to complement its existing Guadalajara base. ALMA...

Analysis.(multi-country airline brands achieving growth in foreign markets)
November 20, 2007... Breaking beyond the borders Can multi-country airline brands achieve growth in foreign markets? asks Chris Tarry. Analysis from Antonio Panariello One of the interesting features of a recent visit to Asia was the increased evidence of...

Analysis.
November 20, 2007... Forecasting a winter of discontent? The US majors may look back on the summer of 2007 with fondness, despite a season of discontent for passengers, writes David Field. Analysis of the third quarter results from Antonio Panariello ...

Reinvention time in Australia.(Briefing)
November 20, 2007... Byline: David Knibb Brisbane As Tiger Australia launches, Virgin Blue adds premium economy and OzJet unveils plans to re-enter the scheduled market Virgin Blue is moving further from its low-cost origins and OzJet is launching...

Briefing.
November 20, 2007... Nicholas Ionides Singapore China cool on mergers Yang Yuanyuan rejects suggestions China should promote mergers among the "big three" China is seeking to put to rest suggestions it may seek to merge the country's three main...

Briefing.
November 20, 2007... Nicholas Ionides Singapore Kingfisher starts transforming Air Deccan Consolidation in the Indian market has taken another step forward with Kingfisher Airlines parent UB Group starting to transform the operations of Air Deccan after...

Korean market opens up.(Briefing)
November 20, 2007... Byline: Nicholas Ionides Singapore Tiger Airways joins Yeongnam Air in plans for challenging Asiana/KAL duopoly in 2008 South Korea's air transport market looks set to undergo a radical shakeup with Singapore-based low-cost carrier...

Briefing.
November 20, 2007... Singapore-Canada's first bilateral Fresh from successfully concluding a new air services agreement with the UK, Singapore has secured another long sought-after bilateral, with Canada. Singapore had for years been frustrated in its...

Briefing.
November 20, 2007... KL-Singapore route goes low-cost One of Asia's most restrictive air services agreements, between Malaysia and Singapore, is set to be finally liberalised with in-principle approval for low-cost carriers to enter the market. Malaysia's...

Briefing.
November 20, 2007... New base for Cebu Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific is making the southern city of Davao its third hub after Manila and Cebu. It will initially be dedicating one Airbus A319 to operate from Davao, with international services to Hong...

Briefing.
November 20, 2007... JAL plans first Mt Fuji service Japan Airlines has become the first carrier to commit to serving the new Mt Fuji Shizuoka Airport when it opens in the spring of 2009. JAL says that from the new airport it will operate daily services to...

Forum.
November 20, 2007... In brief Hainan Airlines, China's fourth largest airline group, has promoted executive vice-president Wang Yingming to the post of president. He takes over from Chen Feng, who will remain a director and board chairman of the Hainan...

Parallel worlds.(Comment)(Dubai Air Show)(airlines and market crunch )
November 20, 2007... "Back through the wormhole it's a different universe...there is the credit crunch, tougher economic conditions and $100 a barrel oil" The order blitz at the Dubai air show shows the optimistic side of the industry, with more growth led by...

Briefing.(Air Berlin planning to merge Lufttransport-Unternehmen Gesellschaft mit beschraenkter Haftung und Company KG and add new services)(Brief article)
November 20, 2007... Air Berlin reveals long-haul plans Air Berlin is wasting no time in developing its long-haul network following the acquisition of German charter operator LTU earlier this year. The hybrid low-cost/charter carrier has unveiled plans to...

Briefing.(comapny overview of vueling)(Company overview)
November 20, 2007... kerry ezard london Vueling ousts managers Chief executive, chief operating officer and chairman step down as finances falter Troubled Spanish low-cost carrier Vueling Airlines has overhauled its management structure, casting aside...

EasyJet targets business flyers...(Briefing)
November 20, 2007... Byline: Mark Pilling London EasyJet has signed breakthrough deals with Amadeus and Travelport to sell tickets via the Global Distribution Systems From early December, easyJet tickets will be offered by corporate travel agents in a...

...as GB buy boosts Gatwick hub.(Briefing)(easyJet Airline Company Ltd. buying GB Airways Ltd.)(Brief article)
November 20, 2007... EasyJet will expand its London Gatwick operation, already its largest base, by about 30% following its [pounds sterling]103.5 million ($212 million) cash purchase of GB Airways. The low-cost carrier agreed in late October to buy GB Airways,...

Briefing.
November 20, 2007... Irish partnerships Irish regional carrier Aer Arann has forged a domestic codeshare with Aer Lingus that could be extended to new international routes. Aer Arann managing director Garry Cullen says the codeshare covers Aer Arann-operated...

Briefing.
November 20, 2007... THY nears formal Star membership Turkish Airlines (THY) plans to formally join the Star Alliance next March. THY was approved by Star's board as a new member last December. Chief executive Temel Kotil says THY will host a formal joining...

Keepingpace.(Features)
November 20, 2007... Byline: ReportBrendan Sobie In Damascus "I hope toprivatise Tunisair" Nabil Chettaoui Chief executive, Tunisair Public offerings and alliances were two of the hot topics at the Arab Air Carriers Organisation annual general...

Reforming India's skies.(Features)
November 20, 2007... Byline: ReportNicholas Ionides In New Delhi Photography byLakshman Anand "Over the next 10 years aviation is going to be like the sunrise sector of India" Praful Patel Indian civil aviation minister "Our key focus area is...

Executive appointments.(Forum)
November 20, 2007... Bob Fornaro Fornaro succeeds Leonard at AirTran AirTran Airways confirmed that its long time number two executive, president Bob Fornaro, will succeed Joe Leonard at the helm of the US low-fare carrier. Leonard ceded his chief...

Best of the airline business blogs.(Forum)(service rendered by Ryanair Ltd.)(George W Bush passed a rule to control air traffic)(airline passengers are charged for extra service)
November 20, 2007... digging for bones, finding a rumour Posted November 15, 2007 at 6:44 AM By David Field It doesn't take much to get the markets and the media chattering. All it really takes is a pesky hedge fund. One of these private...

Events DiaryIATA events 2008.(Forum)(Calendar)
November 20, 2007... December 2007 10-11 AFRAA Annual General Assembly Mauritius Tel +254 20 604855 Website afraa.org 10-12 ACI Europe Airport Development & Supplier Relations Conference Madrid, Spain Contact Daniel Coleman Tel...

Unite Asia's skies.(Forum)(Asia-Pacific region- a target for the Airways New Zealand and many more airlines)
November 20, 2007... "The obstacles to achieving a Single Asian Sky will be largely political" ashley smout Chief executive,Airways New Zealand The Asia-Pacific region should move towards achieving a "Single Asian Sky" by co-ordinating its air...

Forum.
November 20, 2007... David field Washington Clipping New York City's wings The FAA has threatened to impose flight caps at New York's congested gateway airport, JF Kennedy. US carriers object strenuously to this heavy-handed approach - which may...

Open Skies plans come together...(Briefing)
November 20, 2007... Byline: David Field Washington and Brendan Sobie London Continental Airlines joins Delta Air Lines in unveiling post-Open Skies schedule for London Heathrow US majors that won long-sought access to London Heathrow in the landmark EU-US...

... as more seek to join the party.(Briefing)(European Union and United States. Department of Transportation under a historic agreements)(Brief article)
November 20, 2007... Countries from outside the European Union are seeking to join the US-EU Open Skies pact that takes effect in March 2008. Daniel Calleja, the EU Commission's director for air transport says "already, third-country nations are knocking at the...

Seeking the Latin success formula.(Insight)
November 20, 2007... Byline: Mark Pilling Cancun With their regional economies performing well, Latin America's leading carriers, meeting in Cancun in November for their annual assembly, were in an optimistic mood. How can other Latin players emulate their...

Air Arabia to open Moroccan base.(Briefing)
November 20, 2007... Sharjah-based low-cost carrier Air Arabia is to take control of Moroccan carrier Regional Air Lines and open its first overseas base at Moroccan capital Rabat. Air Arabia says it will convert privately-owned Regional Air Lines from a...

Gulf Air reveals 'way forward plan'.(Briefing)
November 20, 2007... Gulf Air unveiled at November's Dubai air show a new strategy that calls for a fleet renewal, inflight upgrade and expansion for its Bahrain hub. The carrier believes its "Way Forward" strategy will stabilise its business after a...

Arab airline profits lag growth.(Briefing)
November 20, 2007... Byline: Brendan SOBIE DAMASCUS IATA expects carriers in the Middle East-North Africa region to only turn a $200 million profit in 2007 Arab carriers plan to continue their aggressive expansion well into the next decade, as they take...

Breaking point.(Special Report)(trends in air fare earnings)
November 20, 2007... Byline: ReportGunter endres In sAo paulo "I do not believe in privatisation" Sergio Mauricio Brito Gaudenzi President, Infraero The spectacular growth of air traffic in Brazil the last few years, especially in its southeast...

Global airport groupings.(Special Report)(revenue earned by airports)
November 20, 2007... Byline: Data compiled by Chris carter of ATI**Analysis by kerry ezard This listing includes the world's largest airport, construction and investment groups with significant business links and foreign airport holdings beyond their national...

Airport IT trends 07.(Special Report)
November 20, 2007... Byline: ReportGillian jenner In London The fourth Airport IT Trends Survey, by ACI, Airline Business and SITA, shows that the self-service revolution is now firmly established in the airport world One of the clearest messages coming...

Catching up.(Special Report)
November 20, 2007... Byline: ReportNICHOLAS IONIDES In HYDERABAD AND NEW DELHI Airport infrastructure in India has failed to keep abreast of rapid growth in the air transport sector. Could public-private partnerships be about to change that? Two years ago...

SPECIAL REPORT Airports.(Special Report)(Company rankings)
November 20, 2007... 40 Budget buildings More airports are offering special low-cost terminals 47 Stress free Dedicated all-premium terminals are still a rarity 48 Airport financial ranking The world's top 100 airports ranked by revenue 50 Breaking...

Budget buildings.(Special Report)
November 20, 2007... Byline: ReportRichard Rowe In Edinburgh The challenge of assimilating the needs of low-cost and network carriers under one roof has seen some airports choosing to segment their offerings The low-cost terminal at Marseille has been open...

Stress free.(Special Report)
November 20, 2007... Byline: ReportBrendan SobieIn LondonAs the airport hassle factor has increased, the concept of dedicated terminals for premium travellers is becoming more appealing There is nothing more frustrating and unpredictable than an airport queue....