Training shortfall heads lessons learned from T5
Heathrow's Terminal 5 baggage-handling system fell short on testing and training, a UK transport committee has heard
09 May 2008
BAA breakup on the horizon
A UK report says BAA's near monopoly of airport markets in southeast England and central Scotland is limiting choices for passengers and airlines and curbing capacity expansion. It suggests that BAA may be forced to sell one or more of its airports
02 May 2008
US carriers seek cash options
Faced with lower yields, the recession and the fallout from the sub-prime crisis, US carriers are going all-out to maximise cash positions
18 April 2008
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Shipping stays on course
Despite the credit crunch, shipping companies appear to be able to access the debt markets by tailoring funding mixes
17 April 2008
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- Shipping outfits hedge their bets as fuel prices soar
Rail market riding out crisis
The increasing appeal of rail assets is proving to be resilient to the credit crunch - and the UK is primed for greater competition
08 March 2008
Transport finance sector eagerly awaits US election results
The winner of the upcoming US presidential contest could have a profound effect on the transport finance sector
06 March 2008
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Executive overview: Jane's World Airlines
Jane's World Airlines highlights industry trends from mature airline consolidation to new airline start-ups
04 March 2008
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US airport industry faces challenging year
Air travel demand could weaken during 2008, international ratings agency warns
29 February 2008
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- US airports need massive investment to handle future demand
Multiview x-ray has wider vision
The UK and the US seem set to adopt multiview x-ray machines as standard equipment for screening hand baggage at airports
19 February 2008
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- West warms to Russian market
West warms to Russian market
Western suppliers of security equipment are eyeing opportunities in the Russian airport market
29 January 2008
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- Executive Overview - Airports, Equipment and Services
Islamic finance hits its stride
Islamic finance has come to the forefront as a major source of funding for transport deals
25 January 2008
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- Islamic finance heats up
Aircraft finance outlook
The US sub-prime lending fiasco is likely to mean that lenders and financiers will be more cautious in 2008
10 January 2008
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- British Airways unveils much-anticipated order
Airlines voice doubts over LAX A380 passenger arrangements
Uncertainty surrounds Los Angeles International Airport's plans to accommodate the A380
18 December 2007
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- Lift-off for a heavyweight
Airlines refuse to cover A380-related infrastructure bill
Airlines will resist higher charges aimed at covering investment in accommodating the A380
12 December 2007
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- A380 completes first commercial flight
Can airlines live with $100 oil?
With the US dollar down and the cost of jet fuel up, Jane's Transport Finance asks if airlines can operate effectively with crude oil priced at USD100 a barrel or more
15 November 2007