Aircraft of Swiss Air were grounded in Zurich back in 2001 due to the lack of cash flow. There was so little money left that there was not enough money to pay for fuel. This was even more surprising since this airline was in one of the richest countries in the world, Switzerland. Swissair managed to establish itself as a quality airline throughout its home country of Switzerland and in Europe. Swiss Air celebrated its 70th birthday in March that year with no indications of what would happen in early October of 2001. Swissair was originated in 1931 from shareholders of two main Swiss airlines. The combination of these shareholders made the new company of Swiss Air. These two airlines were Ad Astra-Aero and Balair. At that time the two airlines had 13 aircraft and 64 employees who flew 4 domestic and 14 international flights that went all over Zurich. More recently Swissair converted to an all Airbus fleet in which 3 members of the A320 family and A330-200 provided the services. It grew from the initial 18 routes to a stronger network encircling most of Europe. In 1934 Swissair became the first airline to employ European airhostesses. The airline was known for its fleet decisions and catering among other services. In 1958 they made their first alliance with Scandinavian Airlines. During 1968 they became the third European airline to operate and all jet fleet which put them above and beyond all other airlines in the world. In 1988 Swissair became the world's first airline with an all Category 3 fleet equipped for low visibility landings; once again the airline was at the forefront of technology. Then in 1991 they were the world's first airline to publish an environmental impact report which showed the effects their jets had on the environment and the noise had on communities. In 1996 they became the world's first airline to serve organic food in all classes of flights out of Switzerland. It is clear that innovations had a lot to do with what made Swissair but it was not the only factor in the equation. They were the last European airline to change from an 8 to 9 abreast in the economy of their DC aircraft and from a 9 to 10 abreast in the economy on their Boeing 747 aircraft.
When examining the major impact of an airline, one should take into account the airline’s history. Air North -the Yukon’s airline has been around for 36 years and dates back to the 1970’s. Air North is a regional based carrier that provides service within the Yukon (the westernmost and smallest of Canada’s three federal territories) between the Yukon and British Columbia, Alberta, Northwest Territories and Alaska (Fly Air North, 2013). These services also include scheduled passenger service, charter services for passenger and/or cargo and cargo and ground handling services (Fly Air North, 2013). The charter passenger service is provided throughout Canada and the United States. The Yukon’s airline is headquartered in Whitehorse, Yukon. It is the largest airline in the Yukon and is one of only five Canadian carriers that provide a year round scheduled domestic air service with jet equipment (Fly Air North, 2013). The airline also has over two hundred full-time and part-time employees in the Yukon and also operates a base in Vancouver, which employs over sixty people. Air North is one of the largest private sector employers in the Yukon (Fly Air North, 2013). Interestingly enough, is that one of fifteen Yukoners hold an equity or employment stake in Air North, Yukon’s Airline (Fly Air North, 2013).
According to the International Air Transport Association, 2001 was only the second year in the history of civil aviation in which international traffic declined. Overall, it is believed that the IATA membership of airlines collectively lost more than US$12 billion during this time (Dixon, 2002).
Qantas is the oldest airline in the English speaking world. It was founded by the three aviation pioneers Hudson Fysh, Paul McGinness and Fergus McMaster as the Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Service in 1920 and has grown from one aircraft which offered air taxi services and joyrides to a vast, complex fleet operating all over the world. By 1930 Qantas’ air routes had expanded to reach up to North Eastern Australia and was later purchased in 1947 by the Australian Federal Government.
...ry long and successful history in the airlines industry, which makes it one of the leading airlines in the world. Also, it provides the most comfortable flights and services to its costumers and employees, which makes it unique.
The best-known transport companies are Nedlloyd, Frans Maas and Smit International. The world’s oldest national airline, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, had to merge with French airline Air France in 2003.
This report is on the Crossair flight 3597 crash which happens at Zurich airport on 24th November 2001. Analysis of Crossair flight 3597 will be covered, which includes details such as facts of Crossair flight 3597 crash, and the three contributing factors involved in the air accident. The three contributing factors are mainly Crossair, pilot error and communications with air traffic controllers.
The 737 was originally created on on May 11 1964, however it wasn’t until November 9th 1964 that production was officially approved. On February 19th 1965 Lufthansa placed its first order for the 737-100, and on the 9th of april 1967 the 737 flew for the first time. In 1970, Boeing had less than 35 orders for the 737 and considered canceling the program. Boeing however ultimately decided to cut from other areas and to continue the 737 program. By deciding to continue the program Boeing paved the way for its future success and formed the backbone of many airlines that exist today that solely fly the 737.
Lufthansa, one of the world’s biggest airliners, has divisions handing maintenance, catering and air cargo. Since the World War II the airline industry has never earned its cost of capital over the business cycle (Hitt, 2010). Most of the airline companies have either filed for bankruptcy or are being bailed out by their government. Lufthansa had also gone through these tough times, but had resurfaced to become one of the worlds most profitable airline company. The company adapted a transnational strategy, seeking to achieve both global efficiency and local responsiveness. Lufthansa’s monopoly in Germany came to a halt with the creating of the European Union. All the EU member countries become one regional and therefore the European competition became, an increasingly a local competition. Lufthansa created its regional Hubs, to cater for its domestic market. But the availability of substitutes such as bullet trains and the Euro tunnel, made is necessary for Lufthansa to create short traveling time, customizations and quality standards in the region to achieve a competitive advantage. But outside the EU there are no substitute to air travels as such all the flag carriers are competing in the market, the international airline industry is a highly competitive environment. A new force has also emerged in the world of air travel, in the form of three Gulf airlines with jumbo ambitions. Within a decade Dubai’s Emirates, Qatar Airways and Eithad from Abu Dhabi have between them carried the capacity of two hundred million passengers (Micheal, 2010). The company had to go global and therefore adopted the international corporate-level strategy, where Lufthansa will ope...
In the 1990s, Emirates airlines began to expand its route network to various international destinations including Paris, Rome, Zürich, and Jakarta. With the advancement in aeronautical engineering, long haul flights became more frequent which lead to the airline's route expansion and earned it the name, “finest in the sky”. By 1994, the airline had 4000 employees and netted a profit of about 24 million dollars (The Emirates Story).
Air India airline is one of the biggest airline in the India. It was established by the famous company TATA and since its incorporation. It has grown very well and has spread all over the world in the different destinations. It has become the reputable brand in the airline industry with having the operations over 152 destinations. It has link up connection in the 35 countries and it has currently having 137 fleets. This company becomes the public limited company in the 1946. The company has international and the local route and its performance is increasing day by day with the pace of the good growth as compare to the other airlines in the industries in the area and the channels in which this airline is working.
The 1930’s is considered the Golden Age of Flight due to the rapid advances in technology regarding the introduction of flight in World War I and an increase of mass production ability. As the first commercial flights began during the beginning of the decade, approximately only 6,000 passengers boarded a plane. By 1934, there were about 450,000 and in 1938 there were bout 1.2 million passengers (Air Transport). Improvements in air travel during the 1930’s made traveling for both leisure and vacation easier and faster, yet it remained a luxury mainly for the wealthy, politicians and celebrities.
Jet Airways was found in 1st April 1992 by Mr. Naresh Goyal and they started their operation after one year may 5th 1993, Jet began international operations from Chennai to Colombo in March 2004. The company was listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange
Evolution of airline industry in India:- Civil aviation took its roots in India in December 1912 with the launch of the first domestic air route between Delhi and Karachi. In 1915, first Indian airline Tata Sons Ltd, initiated a regular airmail service between Karachi and Chennai. In 1953, the government nationalized the airlines industry, by enacting the Air Corporation Act. Subsequently, assets of nine existing airline companies were transferred to two new corporations - Air India International and Indian Airlines - creating a monopoly that perpetuated right up to 1993. In 1994, with the repeal of the Air Corporations Act, private carriers like Jet Airways were permitted to operate scheduled services, subject to fulfillment of certain criteria. However, some operators could not sustain and exited the business in 1997. The operating environment of the domestic airline industry underwent a substantial change between 1997-98 and 2011-12.
Ryanair is Europe’s largest low-fares, no-frills short-haul carrier. The organisation was founded in 1985 as a conventional airline but re-launched itself in 1990/1991 as a low-cost carrier, replicating American Southwest Airlines’ business model. Since then Ryanair has grown substantially and successfully. The company currently has 146 routes to 84 destinations in 16 countries, and carries more than 15 million customers annually. Ryanair aims to be Europe’s largest airline in 8 years (www.ryanair.com).