Etihad Spending Spree?
 

Following-on the recent intense rumors of Abu Dhabi seeking a tie-up with bmi British Midland (prior to the LH announcement), today's Arabian Business is reporting that Etihad is considering taking a major stake in Air Berlin!

Let's see.................

Daleks
 

There are a bunch of Daleks in the Aviation sector walking around with McKinsey advice urging them to say "Con-sol-i-date, Con-sol-idate". Lufthansa started it, (BA tried and failed), and it'll only end as and when USA changes its Aviation ownership laws. It's just another way for consultants to add big income streams for them and their friends in the banks. SFA to do with flying/passenger interests.

aviation week was reporting EY's interest in Air Berlin last week