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The article discusses the consolidation of European airlines and the efforts of major carriers to strengthen their market positions through acquisitions. Lufthansa has gained approval to acquire a stake in ITA Airways, while Air France-KLM has acquired a stake in Scandinavian Airlines. These acquisitions aim to improve networks and competitiveness, but integrating different business models and overcoming cultural and operational differences may be challenging. The northern European market, particularly in Norway, holds potential for tourism, and airlines like Norwegian and TAP Air Portugal are expanding their networks. IAG's attempt to acquire Air Europa was called off, but they remain interested in consolidation and are considering acquiring TAP Air Portugal. Regulatory concerns will continue to shape the European airline industry. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the record-breaking number of transatlantic flights to operate in July 2023, surpassing the number of flights in any other month in commercial aviation history. It mentions the high demand for transatlantic travel has led to an optimistic outlook for the future of the market, with airlines adding and growing capacity due to the strong and reliable yields.

The article informs that the COVID crisis has set the backdrop for a fresh wave of airline startup attempts, lured by good deals on aircraft and abandoned markets. Two contenders looking to buck the trend are UKIndia startups flypop and Hans Airways. Flypop's operations from London Stansted will compete more closely with the Heathrow incumbents, Air India, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic, whereas Hans Airways is aiming for the regions in Great Britain.

The article discusses strategy of Jacob Schram, Chief executive officer (CEO) of Norwegian Air Shuttle, regarding where and how to fly. Topics include leadership of Schram for his executive management roles at Circle K, Statoii Fuel & Retail and others; his business in meetings with over 50 managers from 30 departments; and cut loss-making routes, consolidate airports and interlining, and plans for the phase of growth into profitability along with Norwegian scheduled departure seats .

The article focuses on open Skies agreement between the European Union and the U.S. was signed in April 2007, Ryanair Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Michael O'Leary boldly claimed he would launch an offshoot transatlantic airline offering fares for as little as US12. Topic include JetBlue intends to launch flights from New York JFK and Boston to an undetermined London airport in 2021.

The article informs that Norwegian Air Shuttle, which restructured after not being able to sustain its transatlantic long-haul LCC model using 787s, is focused on short- and medium-haul service within Europe. Topics include Norse Atlantic Airways business model is designed for the long term; and listed on the Euronext Growth Exchange in Oslo.

In this article the author talks about the state of the European market in midsummer 2020 is summed up in one statistic, on June 10, Norwegian regional airline Wideroe operated flights, making it the second-busiest European passenger airline. It mentions that European Union (EU) borders did begin to reopen from July 1, as the bloc lifted restrictionson nonessential travel from a number of countries, but the US was not included on the list because of its continuing rise in COVID cases.

The article focuses on Air Serbia, United Airlines, and Aer Lingus expanding their network to China, Spain and U.S.

The article highlights the launch of the Airbus A321XLR that advances the trend of using narrowbodies on long-haul flights. It mentions the great revenue potential when airlines maximize the number of seats by new generation narrow bodies and changing market; and also highlights that Continental originated use of transatlantic narrow body flights between the U.S. and Western Europe with the 757.

The article offers updates on the aviation industry. An improvement in fuel efficiency by 2% for the airline industry has been adopted by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The Association of European Airlines (AEA) forecasted a loss for its member airlines the end of 2009 including the operating loss, jobs, and traffic market. The American Airlines Inc., British Airways PLC, and Iberia have received notices from the European Commission regarding their transatlantic services.

The article looks at the key milestones in the management of French airline holding firm AirFrance-KLM under the leadership of its chief executive officer Benjamin Smith since 2018. Topics discussed include challenges the airline faced due to cost and labor problems from a series of labor strikes before Smith's administration, importance of building trust and transparency with employees according to Smith, and the impact of an agreement with the Transavia France pilot unions in October 2019.

The article explores many carriers have ripped up government agencies. Average base fare (2019): $663.91 to network strategy during Sabre Market Intelligence, 0&D traffic the pandemic, seeing them test routes between Jordan and North America QUEBEC CITY-LONDON GATWICK unlikely to have been on the agenda totaled 506,000 two-way passengers (YQB-LGW) before the crisis began.

The article offers news briefs related to the airline industry in Europe. British Airways PLC intended to launch transatlantic service from London City Airport to New York in 2009. EasyJet Airline Co. Ltd. reported a revenue of $820.1 million in the fiscal first quarter which ended on December 31, 2007. Iberia Maintenance reached a five-year deal with Eurofly and Meridiana for maintenance of 20 CFM56-5B engines powering eight A320s and two A319s.

Discusses the implication of the high energy prices on the transatlantic and transpacific airline business. Price of Brent crude oil per barrel; Ways by which the high energy prices are discouraging low-cost competitors from entering the transatlantic business; Primary operators in the intercontinental airline market; Structural and competitive challenges associated with bringing everyday low-fare competition to intercontinental markets on a scheduled basis; Impact of global alliances on the transpacific travel business.

Presents news briefs related to the airline industry in Europe, as of September 2002. Eurowings' launching of a unit to operate in the Cologne-Bonn route in Germany; European Commission's approval of two transatlantic airline alliances; British Airways PLC's earnings for the June quarter. INSET: European Airline Traffic.

The article offers news briefs related to airlines in North America. Southwest Airlines Co. is planning to cut 196 daily flights while adding six when it launches in January 11, 2009. American Airlines Inc. considered $7.1 million civil penalties for alleged safety violations excessive. United Airlines Inc. reversed its decision to charge for meals in economy on transatlantic flights and in domestic business class to direct feedback.

The article reports on the business performance of the BMI Group company. The firm has decided not to launch transatlantic routes from London Heathrow (LHR) when the EU-US open skies agreement came into effect , rather it focused on its acquisition of BMED. The airline launched 17 new destinations and introduced enhancements to its inflight product. The firm's revenue, pre-tax profit, and operating costs are given.

Examines the status of Air France company in the transatlantic market. Agreement reached by the company with the United States in 1998; Details on the operations of Air France; Posted revenues of Air France between 1998 and 1999.

The article reports on the support of the European Commission (EC) in the efforts of low-cost carrier Norwegian Air Shuttle SA's operation Norwegian Air International (NAI) to gain approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to fly between Europe and the U.S.

The author reflects on issues involving the permission applied by Norwegian Air Shuttle AS for the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to launch its operation Norwegian Air International (NAI) under the European Union-U.S. (EU-US) Open Skies agreement. She mentions the goal of NAI to provide a low-cost transatlantic service. She stresses that the application of NAI should not be distorted in a way that could potentially undermine the EU-U.S. open skies agreement.

The article discusses the move of National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) to approve extra flights between June 6-July 20, 2014 to cover the expected increase in demand during the 2014 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament in Brazil. It states that the domestic flights will be operated by airliners including GOL, Azul Brazilian Airlines, and Avianca Brazil. It mentions that several countries including Chile, Peru, and England will be among the internal markets with Brazil flights during World Cup.

The article announces that airline company Emirates, which is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is set to launch its first transatlantic flight between Milan Malpensa Airport in Milan, Italy and New York John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport in New York on October 1, 2013.

The article reports that the transatlantic joint venture (JV) among American Airlines Inc., British Airways PLC, and Iberia will be participated by Finnair PLC at an unspecified date later in 2013.

The article reports on the Lufthansa-operated first biofuel-powered transatlantic flight of Boeing 747-400 from Frankfurt, Germany to Washington Dulles International Airport on January 12, 2012.

The author comments on the impact of the Open Skies Agreement between the European Union and U.S. He contends that with transatlantic flight, U.S. carriers are affected due to the decline of the dollar and the European Commission's willingness to permit consolidation among its largest airlines. He asserts the shift in transatlantic is an issue to those in Washington, who do not want to see the U.S. airline industry go the way of the shipping industry.

The article reports on the launch of transatlantic subsidiary OpenSkies by British Airways PLC (BA), with daily flights from New York City's John F. Kennedy (JFK) airport to either Brussels, Blegium or Paris, France's Charles de Gaulle airport using a single 757. It asserts that a second aircraft will be added to fly to the other destination later in 2008. Moreover, the aircraft will be configured to carry up to 82 passengers in business, premium economy and economy sections.

The article reports on the move of airline companies Air France and Delta Air Lines to launch the creation of 50-50 transatlantic joint venture (JV) operations. It highlights the geographic scope of the JV agreement which will extend to all routes nationwide. Moreover, the companies are expecting a combined annual revenue of $1.5 billion and $8 billion during the first and second phase, respectively.

Reports on the plan of Lufthansa to launch transatlantic nonstop flights between D uumi sseldorf, Germany and Newark, New Jersey with a BBJ wet-leased from travel specialist PrivatAir. Passenger capacity of the flight 737-700; Flight schedule; Ticket price.

Focuses on United Airlines' effort to increase its transatlantic operations through the expansion of its flight services in Washington, D.C.'s Dulles International Airport. Additional flights include a nonstop service to Munich, Germany and a second flight to Paris, France.

Presents the European Union's top ten objections to more open transatlantic competition. Bureaucracy in the United States; Lack of lawyers to deal with increased European carrier exposure to litigious American legal system.