Flying sheik: from tiny Dubai, an airline with global ambition takes off

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The success of airline and airport operator Emirates Group and the reaction of its competitors is discussed. The company, based in the United Arab Emirates, has seen an average of 25% annual growth in passenger numbers over the past 20 years, and is now ruffling feathers at the world's largest carriers with its low cost fares.

Sales, profits & dividends, Commodity & service prices, United Arab Emirates, Shipments data, Prices and rates, Holding companies, Company sales and earnings, Growth, Company earnings/profit, Traffic, Emirates Group, Airline tickets, Company growth, Company pricing policy, Dubai International Airport, Flanagan, Maurice

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Virgin America may be new threat to U.S. airlines

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The U.S. Department of Transportation has ruled that Virgin America Inc. meets U.S. ownership rules, provided it replaces CEO Frederick W. Reid. The ruling makes the airline a potential threat to lower-cost American airlines. Mr. Reid plans to argue against the Department of Transportation's proviso.

Government regulation, Market share, United States, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Licensing, certification and accreditation, United States. Department of Transportation, Company market share, Virgin America Inc., Reid, Frederick W.

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Another Alitalia Board member resigns

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The Italian government is planning to sell Alitalia Linee Aeree Italiane S.p.A. of Italy. Chief Executive Jean-Cyril Spinetta is the second board member to resign, leaving the board with only two members. The airlines operator plans to hold a shareholder meeting to appoint new board members.

Italy, Government expenditures, France, Economic policy, Deregulation, Linee Aeree Italiane S.p.A., Air France KLM S.A., Financial report

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