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INDUSTRY ANALYSIS
The cost of conflict – war and violence in the world costs almost USD15 trillion annually; that’s USD2,000 for everyone of us!
“The world is less peaceful today than at any time in the last decade,” according to the findings of the international think-tank the Institute for…..
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Virgin Atlantic waves goodbye to Dubai… but will it mean hello to Detroit, Orlando or even Minneapolis St Paul?
The news last week that UK carrier Virgin Atlantic is to suspend flights between London and Dubai would not really have been a surprise to…..
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Electrifying commercial aviation: How close are we?
From its inception, the growth and profitability of commercial aviation has relied heavily on environmentally damaging fossil fuels. As the impact of these fuels on…..
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Catch up on CAPA’s exclusive Market Analysis pieces – Artificial Intelligence, Vietnam Airlines, Canada ULCCs and more
Each week, CAPA – Centre for Aviation, produces informative, thought provoking and detailed market analysis of the aviation industry. With supporting data included in every…..
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Airline Insight: Hainan Airlines
Each day this year The Blue Swan Daily uses the extensive insights available to CAPA – Centre for Aviation members to deliver a data snapshot on the…..
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Airport Insight: Toronto Lester B Pearson International Airport
Each day this year The Blue Swan Daily uses the extensive insights available to CAPA – Centre for Aviation members to deliver a data snapshot on the…..
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Bitcoin Watch – Facebook reverses ban on cryptocurrency ads
In a move which could have a positive impact on the value of cryptocurrencies, Facebook has announced it will lift the ban on ads that…..
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DAILY NEWS BRIEFS
European airlines in for ‘bumpy ride’, EBITDAR for region to fall for third year in a row in 2018
Scope Ratings stated (28-Jun-2018) Europe‘s airline sector “is in for a bumpy ride after several months with no major airline failures”. Rising fuel prices, excess capacity and…..
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Dutch Government confirms aspirations for new aviation tax by 2021
Rijksoverheid (Dutch National Government) announced (29-Jun-2018) the Cabinet is considering a new air passenger tax for introduction by 2021. The Government launched an online consultation, open from 05-Jul-2018…..
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Lufthansa Group CDO: ‘We have to rethink the whole way we plan and operate our business’
Lufthansa Group chief digital officer Christian Langer believes “all of our intelligence in our planning systems won’t be of value any more in five to 10…..
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Budapest Airport reopens main runway following EUR6.4 million refurbishment
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport reopened (29-Jun-2018) main runway (13R/31L) for regular air services one day before the scheduled deadline. Refurbishment works covered replacement of 8500sqm of…..
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