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Big Deal?

Authors :
Flottau, Jens
Mathews, Neelam
Lott, Steve
Source :
Aviation Week & Space Technology. 6/19/2006, Vol. 164 Issue 25, p41-42. 2p. 1 Color Photograph.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

The article reports that the business deal among Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd., Dragonair, and Air China Corp. has helped in creating a powerful airline grouping. The carriers agreed on a new ownership structure, according to which Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. will take over the outstanding shares of Dragonair. Under the agreement, Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. also doubles its stake in Air China Corp. to 20%, while Air China Corp. gets a 17.5% share of Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. The acquisition of Dragonair will enable Cathay Pacific Airways to become the largest airline group in Asia-Pacific operating to mainland China.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00052175
Volume :
164
Issue :
25
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Aviation Week & Space Technology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
21325261