All articles by Lewis Harper – Page 50
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NewsRyanair capacity exceeding pre-crisis levels in November
Pan-European operator Ryanair is exceeding 2019 capacity levels in November 2021 for the first time since on the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, as it emerges from the crisis ahead of rivals.
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NewsAustrian cites low-cost competition as it outlines tourism-focused 2022 network
Austrian Airlines is planning to focus on leisure destinations in 2022, as it acknowledges likely strong competition from low-cost cost carriers at Vienna airport.
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Airline BusinessAirline Business Covid-19 recovery tracker: November 2021 update
Our regular examination of the latest global data for several key airline market indicators, including traffic and capacity in passenger and cargo markets, in-service and stored fleets, jet fuel costs, and share price trends for the world’s largest groups.
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NewsFinnair focuses on Japan in 2022 schedule as China uncertainty continues
Finnair has added Tokyo Haneda to its schedules for summer 2022, as it focuses on serving Japan amid uncertainties over the reopening of China to non-essential travel.
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Airline BusinessAzul surprises with talk of LATAM Airlines Group acquisition
Reports that Brazilian carrier Azul is preparing a bid for LATAM Airlines Group mark the second recent example of potential M&A activity to feature an airline interested in purchasing a much-larger rival.
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In depthMiddle East airlines emerge from Covid-19 with lots to prove
The devastating impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the airline industry has left many people yearning for a return to how things were in 2019. But it is easy to forget that all was not rosy when the industry entered the crisis, especially for carriers in the Middle East.
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NewsNo indications of big aircraft orders at Dubai air show: IATA chief
IATA director general Willie Walsh says the “cautious” approach being taken by airlines reduces the chance of any major aircraft orders being announced at the upcoming Dubai air show, despite carriers needing to rebuild their fleets post-Covid.
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NewsAir cargo demand still high but ‘tangled’ global trade a concern: IATA
Airlines are continuing to benefit from high demand for air cargo, according to industry association IATA, but rising consumer and producer prices could eventually weigh on growth.
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News‘Pathetic’: UK prime minister slams global sustainable aviation fuel target at COP26
UK prime minister Boris Johnson believes the air transport sector needs to be more ambitious in its targets for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) useage.
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NewsMaersk orders first 777Fs and leases more 767-300Fs for cargo unit Star Air
Danish logistics firm Maersk has ordered two Boeing 777 Freighters and will lease three more 767-300 Freighters.
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NewsQatar Airways moves A380 to Hamad International airport ahead of service return
Qatar Airways has returned one of its Airbus A380s to Hamad International airport ahead of the type’s return to service for the first time since the beginning of the Covid-19 crisis.
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Airline BusinessWhat might COP26 mean for the airline industry?
On the eve of the UN climate change conference COP26, the airline industry is braced to discover what the eventual outcomes will mean for its growth path.
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NewsEtihad low-emission flight a ‘dramatic example’ of sustainable fuel challenges
Etihad Airways claims to have cut CO2 emissions by 72% on a London-Abu Dhabi flight using a combination of initiatives that highlighted some of the challenges ahead if the widespread adoption of sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) in particular is to become a reality.
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NewsNorwegian solves fleet ‘winter problem’ and focuses on crew after cash-positive quarter
Scandinavian low-cost carrier Norwegian is working to introduce flexibility among its air crew to cope better with low-season demand, having established fleet flexibility for the coming winter seasons.
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NewsIATA chief slams UK APD rise as ‘cash grab’ and ‘height of political hypocrisy’
The UK government’s decision to increase air passenger duty (APD) on ultra-long-haul flights has drawn strong criticism from airline association IATA.
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NewsNorwegian could take Max jets again as part of deals for 13 Boeing 737-800s
Deliveries are expected to begin this year and continue through the first quarter of 2022, with lease terms of between five and eight years, depending on the age of the aircraft, Norwegian states.
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NewsUK body suggests government should consider limiting growth of air travel
An oversight body has suggested that the UK government should consider policy actions to limit the growth of air travel, as it warned that of the risks in relying too heavily on technological developments.
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NewsAvianca will only operate Boeing 787-8s in simplified widebody fleet
Colombian flag carrier Avianca says its future widebody fleet will feature only Boeing 787-8s, as it seeks to emerge from US Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with a simplified roster of aircraft.
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News‘Covid-19 has dispelled the myth that flying only benefits the rich’: IATA chief
IATA director general Willie Walsh has urged Latin American and Caribbean airlines to push back against attempts by suppliers to recoup lost revenue through higher charges, arguing the sector deserves better after proving its worth to a broad spectrum of society during the Covid-19 crisis.
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NewsNear-term passenger traffic outlook improves but full recovery still in 2025: ACI Europe
Airports body ACI Europe still expects the region to reach pre-pandemic air passenger volumes in 2025, despite its updated outlook reflecting an improved near-term demand picture.