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Southwest Airlines - how it pioneered the low-cost model

In a recent Key Publishing special magazine on low-cost carriers, Gordon Smith explores Southwest Airlines path to success with special insights from the late Herb Kelleher

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EasyJet reopens ‘Runway’

Low-cost airline easyJet reopened its ‘Runway’ university graduate training initiative in January.

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Red Wings Tupolev Tu-214 restoration

Moscow-based Red Wings Airlines has received a Tupolev Tu-214 as it looks to expand its fleet.

Ethiopian Airlines adds to Boeing orderbook

Ethiopian Airlines has ordered an additional 11 Boeing 787-9s and 20 737-8s on the second day of the Dubai Airshow. As well as the firm order, the airline has also added options for a further 15 and 21 of the types, respectively.

American Airlines hit with $4.1m fine

The Department of Transportation (DOT) has fined American Airlines $4.1m for “violating federal statutes and the Department’s rule prohibiting tarmac delays of three hours or more on domestic flights without providing passengers an opportunity to deplane.”

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ANALYSIS: How is this summer panning out for Europe's airlines?

As the busy summer season swung into action, what was the forecast for Europe’s airlines – would it be blue skies and sunshine, or was turbulence ahead? The experts from Cirium took a closer look

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Doing low-cost differently: Inside Vueling's grand transformation

Under the stewardship of the International Airlines Group (IAG), Vueling is on a mission to reduce its reliance on seasonal traffic and tackle the issue of sustainability. Thomas Haynes travelled to its Barcelona base to find out more

The Ultimate African Airline Logo Quiz (Part One)

This week we’re in Africa. Well, not literally. Unless you’re reading this and you are in Africa, in which case hello Africa!

Here we have ten more logos for you to guess, some current airlines and some defunct. Enjoy!

The Ultimate Airline Logo Quiz (Part Three)

Welcome to part three of our Ultimate Airline Logos quiz!

Do you know your Breeze from your Buzz? This week we bring you another mixture of (potentially) lesser known, unusual, and downright obscure passenger and cargo carriers, some current and others long defunct.

Best of luck!

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How are sanctions against Russia impacting the aviation industry?

Legal experts Daniel Powell and Leigh Crestohl assess the ongoing impact of sanctions against Russia on the aviation industry including lessors, manufacturers and insurers