June 2010

Airlines protested the closure of airspace during the volcanic eruption, but lack of consensus on safe levels of ash left regulators feeling they had little choice.

Although the two events are not related in any physical sense, a synchronicity exists between the shutdown of northern European airspace for six days in mid-April and the proposed merger between United Airlines and Continental Airlines, announced a few weeks later.

The proposed merger of Continental and United may create a potent global competitor, but only if Continental’s winning ways can be integrated into the successor.

Airlines call for broad, international CO2 regulations, fear contending with a ‘patchwork quilt’ of taxes and charges.

Environmentally friendly MRO can help an airline become more eco-friendly after takeoff.

Liu Shaoyong has returned to lead struggling China Eastern Airlines. During his last stint, it was China’s most profitable carrier.

Air Arann is betting on a new franchise agreement with Aer Lingus to bring it back to growth.

Despite losing money in the first quarter, most US airlines are upbeat about the outlook for the rest of the year.

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