Graham Dunn
Based in London, Graham is head of content and has been with FlightGlobal for over 20 years predominantly working across its online news platforms and Airline Business. With a focus on developments across the airline industry as a whole, and within Europe in particular, Graham has also edited FlightGlobal daily papers from events such as the IATA AGM, moderates industry panels and co-presents the Airline Business podcast.
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Biden signs wide-ranging FAA reauthorisation bill into law
US President Joe Biden has signed into the law the new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorisation Act setting out a wide-ranging programme for aviation infrastructure and safety investment and reforms through to September 2028.
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Portugal formally selects military airfield site for new Lisbon international hub airport
Portugal’s government has selected the military airfield of Alcochete as the site for a new airport in Lisbon with the capability of meeting projected demand of 100 million passengers annually by 2050.
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EasyJet chief takes heart from close rejection by pilots of pay deal
EasyJet chief executive Johan Lundgren struck a hopeful note after pilots represented by UK cockpit union BALPA rejected a new pay deal, pointing to the closeness of the vote.
- Airline Business
Continuity counts as EasyJet sticks to the script with Jarvis appointment
It is perhaps unsurprising that EasyJet’s choice of chief executive to succeed the outgoing Johan Lundgren comes from within the group
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EasyJet makes Southend return
UK low-cost carrier EasyJet will operate three Airbus A320neos at London Southend airport from March next year after announcing plans to restore its base there.
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EasyJet finance chief Jarvis to succeed Lundgren as CEO in 2025
EasyJet chief executive Johan Lundgren is to step down early next year after seven years at the helm of the UK low-cost carrier, to be succeeded by chief financial officer Kenton Jarvis.
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Consortium co-led by Khazanah bids for full control of Malaysia Airports
A consortium led by two Malaysian state-linked investment firms has made an offer to acquire full control of Kuala Lumpur International and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen airports operator Malaysia Airports Holdings.
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Bonza administrators extend grounding until 29 May
Administrators for grounded Australian carrier Bonza have extended the cancellation of flights for a further two weeks as they continue to evaluate options for saving the company.
- Airline Business
Why Azul is banking on growth model to boost profitability
Azul executives believe an influx of aircraft over the second half of the year and fleet utilisation initiatives will enable the Brazilian carrier to further boost profitability after detailing an improved first quarter performance.
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Azul quiet on Gol speculation
Brazilian carrier Azul would not be drawn in on speculation linking it to a possible move for rival operator Gol, as the carrier today disclosed improved first-quarter results.
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Administrators assessing financial position as Air Vanuatu enters liquidation process
Administrators are assessing the financial position of South Pacific island operator Air Vanuatu after it named financial firm EY as liquidator and grounded flights on 9 May.
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IAG lifts first quarter operating profit on strong passenger demand
British Airways and Iberia parent IAG increased operating profits before exceptionals in the first quarter to €68 million ($59 million) driven by higher passenger revenues for the period.
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Etihad boosts Q1 profits on strong passenger demand and lower financing costs
Increased passenger revenues and reduced financing costs helped Etihad Airways to boost first-quarter net profits to $143 million.
- Airline Business
Wizz puts its faith in SAF amid scarcity, mandates and increased momentum
While much of the attention of Wizz Air’s eye-catching investment in a UK firm with ambitions to turn human waste into a biofuel was on the unlikely source of the feedstock, more significant perhaps is the low-cost carrier’s increased interest in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
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Lufthansa names Amadeus CFO as new group finance chief
Lufthansa Group has named Till Streichert, chief financial officer of technology firm Amadeus, as its new finance head in succession to Remco Steenbergen.
- Airline Business
Lufthansa takes actions as it counts cost of strikes and new pay deals
While Lufthansa Group put much of the focus on strike disruption for the trebling of first quarter losses and a reduced profit outlook for the year, it is almost mindful of the cost implications related to the new pay deals it took to end the disputes.
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Lufthansa sees revised capacity outlook in line with risk of delivery delays
Lufthansa Group believes it has already factored in the impact of aircraft delivery delays this year after scaling back its capacity growth aspirations.
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Spohr hopeful of ITA acquisition approval this summer
Lufthansa Group chief executive Carsten Spohr is optimistic it can secure approval for its planned acquisition of Italian carrier ITA Airways this summer amid what he describes as “constructive” talks with European competition regulators.
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Grounded Bonza appoints administrators
Australian budget carrier Bonza has entered voluntary administration after suspending flights earlier on 30 April.
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Lufthansa looks to summer and cost-savings after strike-hit first quarter
Lufthansa Group is taking encouragement from strong summer demand after confirming a financial hit from strike disruption, increased costs, and lower than expected capacity expansion in wider first quarter losses.