Opportunity Abounds As Non-European Carriers Move Into European Skies
Alexander MacLennan, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon May 05, 6:36PM CDT
Having a strong network is key to an airline's success, and European routes are becoming highly sought after by non-European airlines. Actions taken by Delta Air Lines and Etihad Airways are shaking up who competes for the money spent by European...
Good News and Bad News for Air France-KLM
Alexander MacLennan, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri May 02, 5:07PM CDT
In European Wednesday trading, shares of Air France-KLM were down 7% following the release of two critical pieces of information. One piece of news was generally positive while the other was definitely negative, and it's worthwhile for airline...
Italy's Largest Airline Is Looking for Investment
Alexander MacLennan, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Feb 09, 7:45AM CST
As U.S.-based airlines continue to reap the benefits of a more stable industry and greater pricing power, another airline drama is playing out is Europe. The financially unhealthy Italian flag carrier, Alitalia, is looking for outside investment. And...
Will the Next Airline Rally Be Overseas?
Alexander MacLennan, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jan 08, 10:51PM CST
Investors in North American airlines were treated to a strong 2013, with returns of almost all large carriers beating the S&P 500 Index. But while I still see a lot of potential on this side of the Atlantic for numerous reasons, repeating the...
Is Alitalia's Future Finally Secure?
Alexander MacLennan, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Dec 18, 7:44PM CST
It's no secret that Italian flag carrier Alitalia has been in trouble over the past several years. But the latest move by a Middle Eastern airline could make Alitalia's prospects far more certain. I'll take a look at the current situation and what it...
Why Aren't Giant Jets Selling?
Alexander MacLennan, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Nov 29, 10:15AM CST
In the late 1960s, the Boeing 747 represented the latest in commercial aviation achievements. Becoming the largest passenger airliner at the time, the characteristic hump of the plane signified the power of aerospace engineering. Fifty years...
The Alitalia Story Continues
Alexander MacLennan, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Nov 11, 10:24PM CST
After reorganizing in an effort to streamline operations back in 2008, Italian flag carrier Alitalia has found itself back in a position of being desperate for capital. Even though a capital injection plan is being crafted, much remains in the...