All articles by Lewis Harper – Page 58
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Airline BusinessAirline coronavirus recovery tracker: October 2020 update
Our regular examination of the latest global data for several key airline market indicators, including traffic and capacity in passenger and cargo markets, airport passenger throughput, in-service and stored fleets, jet fuel costs, and share price trends for the world’s largest groups.
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NewsRyanair chief expects 737 Max return ‘in next month or so’
Ryanair mainline chief executive Eddie Wilson expects Boeing 737 Max jets to enter service in the USA imminently.
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NewsPerson ‘more likely to be hit by lightning’ than catch Covid-19 in aircraft
Data suggests that an individual has a much greater chance of being hit by lightning over a 12-month period than they would of catching Covid-19 during a commercial flight, according to IATA.
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NewsAirports saw 58% drop in passengers during first half of 2020
Worldwide airport passenger numbers were down 58.4% year on year during the first half of 2020 as the pandemic weighed on travel demand, according to ACI World data released today.
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NewsEasyJet Switzerland to cut two aircraft and 70 jobs
The unit has begun a formal consultation process on cuts at its Basel operation.
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NewsBraathen to launch new Norwegian airline
A team led by experienced industry executive Erik Braathen is planning to launch an airline in Norway that reflects “the new economic reality”.
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Conferences and eventsDecade recap: LATAM, IAG and US airlines lead M&A activity
In the run-up to the announcement of the recipitants of the Decade of Airline Excellence Awards in early December, we are looking back into the FlightGlobal archives at some of the biggest airline stories from 2010-2019.
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NewsKLM chief questions aims of EU sustainability policies
Pieter Elbers does not “precisely understand what’s the objective” of some Commission targets
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Airline BusinessFor airlines, a focus on 'getting back to 2019 ' ignores reality
As with many coronavirus crisis-related discussions – involving airlines or otherwise – it is tempting to focus on getting back to how things were, even at the cost of considering that some changes might be for the better.
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NewsInternational air travel can only be revived by Covid-19 testing: IATA
A systematic pre-flight coronavirus testing regime for all international passengers is the only way to kick-start the airline sector’s recovery, according to IATA.
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NewsRwandAir seeks to acquire freighter
The African carrier is “looking at acquiring a cargo freighter in the near future”, its chief executive Yvonne Makolo tells FlightGlobal.
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Airline BusinessRwandAir chief Makolo on recovery, Qatar and pan-African aims
The Covid crisis may have created numerous immediate challenges, but RwandAir chief Yvonne Makolo says the carrier has many reasons for optimism about its long-term future
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NewsRwandAir switches London services to Heathrow airport
The African carrier has been serving Heathrow on a cargo-only basis during the coronavirus crisis, and says today that its passenger services to the UK capital will also serve the hub when they resume on 3 October.
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NewsRyanair and Italian authorities complete ‘cordial’ Covid-19 meeting
The Italian civil aviation authority says its meeting with Ryanair regarding adherence to the country’s Covid-19 health measures was “cordial”, with the airline reafirming its committment to enforcing all requirements.
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NewsItaly again cites Ryanair over compliance with Covid measures
Italy’s civil aviation authority is meeting with Ryanair on 16 September to discuss allegations of non-compliance with the country’s Covid-related health measures.
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NewsEuropean Commission agrees to waive 80:20 airline slot rule for winter
The waiver conditions agreed between airlines, airports and slot coordinators earlier in September will be applied immediately, “pending the adoption of fully enforceable conditions”, says European Commissioner for Transport, Adina Valean.
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NewsRwandAir no longer taking A330neo or 737 Max jets
RwandAir is no longer taking the Airbus A330neo and Boeing 737 Max jets it had ordered via lessors.
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Airline BusinessWinter of disconnect ahead for Europe’s airlines
There are few crumbs of comfort for European airlines as they look back on a worse-than-expected summer season and forward to what could be a bleak winter.
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News‘Last chance to save UK airline industry’: EasyJet chief
The chief executive of UK-based low-cost carrier EasyJet has warned that the lack of government support for the airline industry is threatening the sector’s long-term competitiveness.
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NewsIAG shareholders approve capital increase and director pay
Shareholders have voted in favour of IAG’s proposed €2.75 billion ($3.25 billion) capital increase during the group’s AGM today, while also approving the directors’ remuneration package.
