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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NewsLufthansa ponders flying missing 787s with some business seats blocked
Lufthansa is looking at a compromise by which it could this summer fly some of the Boeing 787s it is yet to receive because of delays in certification of its business-class seat
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.
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.
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
NewsAir France-KLM full-year bolstered after bright fourth quarter
Air France-KLM posted a full-year operating profit of €1.6 billion after ending 2024 with a strong last quarter.
AnalysisWhy airlines are revising green transition plans as SAF production fails to take off
New mandates on sustainable aviation fuel use are adding time – and cost – pressure for airlines to decarbonise, even as their ability to operate the most efficient aircraft available is challenged.
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.
Airline BusinessNorwegian shifts focus to profitability drive as growth slows
Low-cost carrier Norwegian is embarking on a profitability drive as it bids to counter a higher cost environment amid local currency weakness and slower growth rates.
NewsNorwegian to take call on Max options in next six months
Norwegian will take a decision in the next six months on the 30 options it holds for Boeing 737 Max jets as it expects to take delivery 11 to 13 aircraft this year.
Airline BusinessOneworld chief on future priorities for alliance after first 25 years
Chief executive Nat Pieper hopes to have all members plugged into its common digital platform by the end of next year, which will help drive the grouping’s mission to meet passengers’ travel expectations
NewsFiji Airways’ full membership likely to sunset Oneworld Connect programme
Fiji Airways’ move from an affiliate to a full member of Oneworld next year is likely to signal the end of the airline alliance’s Connect membership programme.
Airline BusinessCan airlines and airports reset relationship over Heathrow charges?
While it is hardly uncommon for airlines and airports to be at odds on the issue of landing charges, few processes were as fractious or as drawn-out as the last round of regulated fees set for London Heathrow airport
NewsAAP ready to launch European narrowbody capacity provider
Scandinavian crew resource specialist AAP Aviation Group is aiming to expand into providing European narrowbody services under long-term capacity provider agreements for airlines
NewsFlyadeal chief aims for widebody decision by year-end
Flyadeal chief executive Stephen Greenway expects to make a decision on its plan to bring in widebodies by the end of the year, as the Saudi budget carrier continues to ponder a choice between operating new and used aircraft.
Airline BusinessWill competition policy shift in Europe and USA?
Airline consolidation efforts in Europe and North America have faced a battle to overcome competition concerns among regulators, but could Spirit Airlines’ Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and political changes on both sides of the Atlantic prompt a change in approach?
NewsKorean Air eyes December completion for Asiana merger after securing full EC approval
SkyTeam carrier Korean Air hopes to complete its drawn out acquisition of Asiana Airlines in December after satisfying remedies laid out to secure European Commission approval for the deal.
Airline BusinessKownatzki sees growing SunExpress thriving on path less travelled
While it is maybe questionable the extent to which airlines have built back better since the pandemic, fast-growing leisure carrier SunExpress can point to gains from taking a different approach going forward
NewsVirgin Atlantic chief still eyes profit return this year
Virgin Atlantic chief executive Shai Weiss continues to be hopeful the carrier can return to profit for the first time since 2016 this year.
Airline BusinessWhat might new European Commission mean for airlines?
Delegates met at this year’s IATA-organised Wings of Change Europe conference in Rome at a pivotal point for policy in the region – and beyond – as the new European Commission readies to take office.
NewsEstonia’s Nordic Aviation Group files for bankruptcy after privatisation collapses
Estonian carrier Nordic Aviation Group has ceased operations and filed for bankruptcy after a proposed investor pulled out of a planned privatisation.