All articles by Max Kingsley-Jones – Page 2
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Airline Business
Emirates revival signals slow end to A380 hibernation
The airline industry’s gradual recovery from the coronavirus pandemic passed a key milestone today when Emirates began returning Airbus A380s to service, initially on services to London and Paris.
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Analysis
Mixed fortunes for Airbus and Boeing in first half amid sharp declines
Combined deliveries by Airbus and Boeing have declined by more than half during the first six months of 2020 to just 266 aircraft, compared with 2019. Meanwhile the overall order intake has collapsed into a negative tally, although this is driven by a raft of cancellations for the Boeing 737 Max.
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News
Air France to shed over 7,000 jobs as part of €7 billion bail-out
Air France will shed almost 7,600 jobs over the next three years in an accelerated restructuring implemented in parallel with €7 billion ($7.9 billion) worth of government-backed loans.
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News
EU approves Latvian government’s €250 million aid for Air Baltic
Air Baltic’s €250 million ($281 million) government bail-out, taking the form of an equity investment, has received the green light from the European Commission.
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News
Close to 400 cancellations so far in 2020, driven by 737 Max
As 2020 passes its halfway point, fleets data from Cirium reveals that the mainline aircraft manufacturers have suffered almost 400 cancellations so far - 80% of which are for the Boeing 737 Max.
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News
ATR to cut 200 positions as it adapts business for crisis
ATR expects to complete discussions by the autumn over a restructuring in the wake of coronavirus pandemic that will result in around 200 job losses.
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News
Airbus completes two-year autonomous systems trials
Airbus has concluded a two-year-long autonomous-systems test project after over 500 flights, achieving significant breakthroughs in technology demonstrations.
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News
British Airways takes delivery of first 787-10 after delay
British Airways finally receives its first Boeing 787-10 months later than planned.
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Airline Business
Qatar Airways chief Al Baker on reactive approach to crisis
A reactive strategy has helped Qatar Airways keep a significant number of aircraft flying in the crisis, says group chief executive Akbar Al Baker, as the airline prepares for the recovery.
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News
Emirates to return A380 to service on 15 July
Emirates will begin reactivating its Airbus A380 fleet in mid-July with the reintroduction of the superjumbo on flights to Europe.
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Airline Business
By the numbers: coronavirus effect on the global fleet
At its peak, the coronavirus crisis saw more than two-thirds of mainline passenger aircraft worldwide being parked. How many of the older jets will ever return to service is in question
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Airline Business
Video interview with Qatar's Al Baker on how the airline is handling Covid crisis
In an in-depth and exclusive discussion with FlightGlobal, Akbar Al Baker, chief executive of Qatar Airways Group, explains how the coronavirus pandemic has affected his airline.
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News
Al Baker sends warning about forcing deliveries as Qatar seeks deferrals
As Qatar Airways looks to defer its large orderbook with Airbus and Boeing, group chief executive Akbar Al Baker warns that there will be consequences if airframers try to force the delivery of new aircraft in the current climate.
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News
Active mainline fleet over takes idle tally as recovery picks up
The recovery of the active mainline jet passenger fleet is strengthening as the number of aircraft in storage worldwide has now dropped below that of those that are flying for the first time since March.
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Clark: Don’t write off A380, but global vaccine crucial
Emirates Airline president Tim Clark expects the Airbus A380 will continue to be a “hugely potent” tool but this will hinge on the roll-out of a vaccine programme
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News
SMBC chief expects new aircraft to be favoured in recovery despite cheap fuel
SMBC Aviation Capital chief executive Peter Barrett expects airlines will resist the temptation to favour older, less-efficient aircraft over new metal in the current low-fuel-price environment as capacity is restored in the recovery.
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News
SMBC eyes purchase and leaseback opportunities as airlines face finance crunch
SMBC Aviation Capital’s efforts to support customers impacted by the coronavirus crisis have included purchase and leaseback deals where airlines are in need of financial support.
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News
SMBC Max deferrals linked to programme’s ‘challenge’, not coronavirus
SMBC Aviation Capital is the latest customer to reach agreement with Boeing around deferral of 737 Max deliveries
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News
Clark to continue Emirates involvement as retirement looms
Emirates Airline president Tim Clark is due to step down this month and with no successor yet publically identified, he confirms his involvement with the airline will continue.
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News
Clark: Cash-flow concerns likely to seriously impact new aircraft demand
Emirates Airline president Tim Clark expects the coronavirus-related cash flow crisis will result in a significant number of order deferrals and cancellations as airlines wrestle with the size and shape of their fleets.