Analysis – Page 9
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Airline BusinessOperational stability, break-even, JV and Alitalia brand on agenda for new ITA chief
The new chief executive of ITA Airways is working on crucial short- and longer-term projects as he settles into the hotseat of the former Alitalia – a legacy brand that may be given a new lease of life under his stewardship.
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Airline BusinessAirlines to fall short of $1 trillion revenue in 2025 but fuel prices keep profits up
Depending on the conference session at the IATA AGM, low fuel prices are either a positive or negative force in the airline industry.
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Airline BusinessIATA believes net-zero still achievable but 2050 timeline in doubt
The narrative around the airline net-zero effort has undoubtedly changed to some extent, amid rising frustration that an achieveable timeline is slipping from the industry’s grasp.
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Airline BusinessAirline news digest: 24-30 May 2025
Our regular rundown of the biggest airline stories from the past seven days.
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Airline BusinessAzul enters US bankruptcy protection with backing from American and United
After long resisting filing for bankruptcy protection, Brazilian carrier Azul has initiated the Chapter 11 process in a US bankruptcy court.
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Airline BusinessAirline Business Rankings: Top 100 airports in 2024
Pandemic noise might be subsiding in the data as the roller-coaster ride of the past few years comes to an end, but this year’s ranking still reflects intriguing local and global trends
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Airline BusinessAirline news digest: 17-23 May 2025
Our regular rundown of the biggest airline stories from the past seven days.
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Airline BusinessAmerican still expects profitable year despite weak domestic leisure demand
Demand for domestic leisure travel in the USA has stabilised at a level lower than what American Airlines expected at the beginning of the year, though it remains hopeful that it can turn a profit in 2025.
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Airline Business‘Highly underserved’: IndiGo pushes ahead to grow international network
IndiGo will continue to prioritise international expansion in the near-term, as the Indian low-cost operator targets a significant capacity increase over the next five years.
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Airline BusinessWhat does ‘Open Skies’ expansion mean for Southwest’s international designs?
Southwest Airlines has been granted permission to operate flights to “all countries” with which the USA shares Open Skies agreements. But that does not mean a major international expansion is imminent.
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Airline BusinessQatar Airways details latest investments after profitable year and big Boeing order
Qatar Airways Group outlined the value of its two most recent airline investments – in Virgin Australia and Airlink – as it unveiled its latest full-year earnings,
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Airline BusinessRyanair seeing fare recovery as it heads towards crucial summer peak
Ryanair’s latest earnings reflect an airline that continues to create formidable competition for the region’s other operators.
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Airline BusinessAirline news digest: 10-16 May 2025
Our regular rundown of the biggest airline stories from the past seven days.
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Airline BusinessAmid tariff turmoil, Japanese majors cautiously optimistic as profitability streak continues
ANA Holdings and Japan Airlines benefitted from strong inbound travel demand to remain profitable. Still, they were mindful about any likely impact from the Trump administration’s tariff policies.
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Airline BusinessWith headwinds looming, an unfazed SIA Group touts beefed-up defences
While SIA Group will be monitoring the longer-term impact of the US government’s tariff policies, it is unfazed by the uncertainty, noting that it is “well-positioned” to deal with it, and other long-standing challenges facing the airline sector.
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Airline BusinessGol rides surging international capacity to strong Q1
Gol is the latest Latin American carrier to report a strong first quarter as the region increasingly appears insulated from North America’s economic tumult.
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Airline BusinessAzul distances itself from last year’s operational struggles amid turning fortunes
After being pummeled by poor operational and financial performances last year, Brazilian carrier Azul has rebounded significantly and is charting a growth path once again.
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Airline BusinessWhy United is bringing ‘segmentation’ to business class with its incoming Studio suites
United Airlines’ introduction of new business-class suites on incoming Boeing 787-9s mirrors a strategy that already allowed it and other major US carriers to squeeze more revenue from economy class cabins.
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Airline BusinessCanadian carriers respond to US market weakness
The past few weeks have seen operators including Air Canada and WestJet respond to weakness in US markets in particular, as tensions between their home country and the Trump Administration play out.
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Airline BusinessAirline news digest: 3-9 May 2025
Our regular rundown of the biggest airline stories from the past seven days.