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Why Indian Airlines Are Investing Heavily In Domestic MRO Capabilities
As India's civil aviation market rapidly expands, major airlines are strategically investing in domestic Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) capabilities to achieve self-reliance and capitalise on a market projected to reach USD 9.5 billion by…
Nikkei Flat, Supported by Financial, Airline Stocks
0018 GMT — Japan 's Nikkei Stock Average is flat at 63075.87 in early trade as gains in financial and airline shares help offset losses in technology and pharmaceutical stocks. SBI Shinsei Bank is up 4.3% and Japan Airlines is 4.9% higher…
What Your Airline Miles Are Really Worth, and the Worst Ways to Spend Them
Airline miles are one of the best reasons to own a credit card. It's fun to rack up points with every purchase and save on future travel. But each airline program has its own language and rules, and miles can vary significantly in value depending…
AAHK and Turkish Airlines collaboration set to enhance Asia-Pacific air links
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) and Turkish Airlines signed a memorandum of understanding on Tuesday, with Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan describing the partnership as a strong alliance that could deliver a…
China Southern Airlines suspends direct Darwin to China route after one year
China Southern Airlines will suspend its direct flights between Darwin and China. The direct route between Darwin and Guangzhou launched less than a year ago. The airline's final scheduled flight to Guangzhou will be on December 3. China Southern…
Airlines need fair returns as airport investments: IndiGo CEO
Airlines must be allowed to recover their cost of capital as rising airport charges and investments add to their operating expenses and contribute to airfares, IndiGo CEO Willie Walsh said, calling for greater scrutiny of airport investments and…
Bomb threats across airlines in several European countries disrupt travel around continent
Several flights across Europe received alleged bomb threats on Tuesday that ultimately turned out to be hoaxes but prompted searches, diversions and, in one case, an escort by the Italian Air Force until landing, officials said. The impacted…
Lufthansa latest airline to flag ticket price hikes amid Iran war energy shock
It came a day after Irish no-frills carrier Ryanair said it would raise prices and launch a cost-cutting drive, as the US-Israeli war on Iran keeps global energy costs elevated. The conflict, which started in February, has led to the near total…
Portugal signs TAP sale contract with Lufthansa, pledging to keep airline Portuguese
The Government on Tuesday signed the share sale contract for TAP with Lufthansa, formalising the conditions of the deal that was confirmed in October. In a speech to those present, Luís Montenegro congratulated everyone involved in the deal…
Indian airlines seek self-reliance in aircraft MRO operations
Currently, most of the detailed MRO works for wide-body aircraft are done overseas. Air India was planning to send some aircraft for maintenance to facilities in West Asia and when the crisis in the region started, the airline struggled to get…
Hotels Cash In on Business Travel as Airlines Struggle
While airlines continue to contend with fuel costs, operating expenses and pricing pressures, hotels and conference venues are benefiting from demand for business meetings, group events and corporate gatherings. Corporate travel is no longer just a…
Seattle Museum of Flight Hosts Vintage Airline Dinner Nov. 14
Museum of Flight — Host Venue for Dinner Event Google Street View A seven-course dinner in Seattle will trace airline dining from the first passenger flights in 1919 to the final Concorde service in 2003. Bill Oakley's event is scheduled for…
Competing with airlines not a sound strategy: Adani Airports CEO
“Never a good strategy to compete with your customer,” he said, responding to a question on whether Adani would enter the airline business. However, he stressed that AAHL, which he represents, and the wider Adani Group should be…
Atlanta Airline Worker Arrested in Coweta County, GA
Coweta County Sheriff's Office — Site of Case Investigation and Arrest Google Street View An Atlanta airline employee is facing a felony charge after Coweta County deputies arrested him at his home following an online child-exploitation…
Air India's CEO reveals plans for more wide-body aircraft, addresses high operating costs
Air India is strategically planning to acquire more wide-body aircraft to bolster its international network, even as its CEO, Tewolde Gebremariam, prioritises tackling the 'major concern' of high operating costs to achieve profitability. Air India…
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