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Airline BusinessAirline news digest: 1-7 March 2025
Our regular rundown of the biggest airline stories from the past seven days.
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Airline BusinessPotential revival of American and JetBlue’s Northeast Alliance on horizon
With JetBlue Airways actively seeking airline partners, it could potentially revisist the now-defunct Northeast Alliance that saw it collaborate on scheduling, pricing and network management with major US carrier American Airlines.
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Airline BusinessSmith reiterates TAP Air Portugal interest if conditions right
Air France-KLM chief executive Ben Smith has reiterated the group’s potential interest in the privatisation of TAP Air Portugal but once again stressed only if the conditions are right.
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Airline BusinessStrong fourth quarters give Air France-KLM and Lufthansa reason for optimism
European airline groups Air France-KLM and Lufthansa Group were both keen to highlight strong ends to tricky financial years in results for 2024 published on 6 March.
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Airline BusinessSchiphol movements cuts ‘manageable’ as Smith welcomes visibility
Air France-KLM is hoping the European Commission’s recommendations on the Dutch government’s move to cut capacity at Amsterdam Schiphol airport will finally give the operator visibility on slots at the Dutch hub
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Airline BusinessSpirit Airlines posts full-year loss exceeding $1.2 billion
Another year of poor financial performance comes on the heels of the Florida-based ultra-low-cost carrier’s (ULCC’s) $448 million loss in 2023, and a $554 million loss the year before.
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Airline BusinessFAA’s future unclear as airline accidents could prompt major ATC changes
A series of high-profile aviation accidents and near-misses have shaken the North American public’s perception of aviation safety, with the Federal Aviation Administration’s air traffic controller (ATC) technologies and staffing levels coming under intense scrutiny.
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Airline BusinessHow Air Samarkand is contributing to Uzbekistan’s rapid aviation growth
Only a few years ago, Central Asian country Uzbekistan counted its government-owned flag carrier as its sole local airline. But in 2025, much has changed
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Airline BusinessWeek 10 2025: IAG and Turkish report strong margins as Ukraine talks continue
Amid that good news for those groups and optimism over trends in 2025, analysts were moved to ask about the potential impact of a peace deal in Ukraine
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Airline BusinessFleet, cost management key focus as AirAsia-AirAsia X consolidation draws nearer
As it awaits final approvals for consolidation, AirAsia and AirAsia X have outlined plans to shore up its operating capabilities, tighten cost management and improve accountability in the new year.
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Airline BusinessAirline news digest: 22-28 February 2025
Our regular rundown of the biggest airline stories from the past seven days.
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Airline BusinessBuoyant IAG insists more to come after high-margin 2024
While its European peers grapple with challenges at some of their key airline units, IAG continues to enjoy strong performances all round.
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Airline BusinessQantas touts benefits of fleet, product investments
Australia’s Qantas Group continued its post-pandemic profitability streak, which it has attributed to its dual-brand strategy and has allowed it to double down on fleet and product investments.
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Airline BusinessAzul doubles down on flying ‘where we are strong’ following restructuring: Neeleman
Industry wisdom suggests that a winning strategy for airlines is focusing on markets where they can reign supreme, rather than having a presence everywhere and dominance nowhere.
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Airline BusinessEnd of rehabilitation approaches for Thai
With an imminent exit from business rehabilitation, Thai Airways International, which ended 2024 bettering its operating profit, has detailed the remaining steps required – including appointing a new board and a capital reduction exercise.
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Airline BusinessSAS chief on how Europe wasted golden chance to consolidate its airlines
Covid-19 was a missed chance for Europe to fix its airline sector once and for all, in the view of SAS chief executive Anko van der Werff
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Airline BusinessAirbus delivery delays and engine trouble limiting Volaris’ passenger capacity
Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris is counting on incoming deliveries of narrowbody Airbus jets to boost the efficiency and affordability of its fleet, and add passenger capacity across its network.
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Airline BusinessEuropean industry bodies seek strategic role for aviation amid SAF push
Air transport industry bodies in Europe are continuing to press for more support for the development of sustainable aviation fuel production and recognition of the strategic value of the sector as the European Commission prepares to unveil its strategy for its forthcoming term.
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Airline BusinessWeek 9 2025: Profitability comes to head with supply chain pressures
Asia Pacific operators still remained profitable in their latest financial results, but airlines are increasingly warning of the frustrations from challenges in supply chains and competition.
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Airline BusinessAirline news digest: 15-21 February 2025
Our regular rundown of the biggest airline stories from the past seven days.