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How Ryanair is increasingly locking horns with Wizz
2020-07-10T14:07:00+01:00By Graham Dunn
While most of Ryanair’s fire is aimed in the direction of highlighting potential competition concerns resulting from the state bailouts, it has increasingly been squaring up with central European budget carrier Wizz Air.
Opportunity in crisis for Australian regional airlines
2020-06-30T01:11:00+01:00By Cirium
There is opportunity in every crisis and the Covid-19 pandemic could present one for some of Australia’s regional airlines to expand.
China’s big, nebulous plan for a Hainan aviation finance hub
2020-06-26T07:10:00+01:00By Cirium
Several free trade ports and zones in mainland China offer opportunities for leasing aircraft onshore under tax-efficient conditions, though few would say these provide much competition with Hong Kong, which has a well-established aircraft financing and leasing community and since 2017 has had a favourable tax regime for lessors.

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Qatar Airways chief Al Baker on reactive approach to crisis

2020-06-26T14:21:00+01:00By Max Kingsley-Jones

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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IATA chief De Juniac on challenges ahead for airline recovery
Airlines have been at the sharp end of coronavirus crisis as air travel markets locked down, but the bigger challenge is in how quickly and effectively they reopen. IATA chief executive Alexandre de Juniac believes implementing common standards will be key in global efforts to restore confidence in safe air ...
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.
IndiGo gains momentum with India domestic opening
Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo is steadily building back its passenger business after nearly two months on the ground amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Opinion

Why Comac is playing long game with ARJ21

Lufthansa crew masks covid-19 coronavirus

Airline industry faces up to the next phase

Why resilience is key for aspiring airline pilots

How air transport sector is dragging itself back from the brink

How airlines are facing a new world order

Why USAF pilot recruitment drive might just fly

Why Comac is playing long game with ARJ21
Airline industry faces up to the next phase
Why resilience is key for aspiring airline pilots
How air transport sector is dragging itself back from the brink
How airlines are facing a new world order
Why USAF pilot recruitment drive might just fly

Podcast

Airline Business podcast: Challenges as airlines return to skies

2020-07-14T10:04:00+01:00By Airline Business

As airlines begin to ramp up operations, Graham and Lewis discuss the demand situation and the possible pitfalls ahead.

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Asia airline task forces grapple with new realities
2020-06-19T07:21:00+01:00By Greg Waldron
Airlines in the Asia-Pacific have convened high-level task forces to deal with the coronavirus crisis and the changes necessary for a resumption of air travel.
How coronavirus has turned the freight market on its head
2020-06-08T11:33:00+01:00By Murdo Morrison
With most passenger flights grounded, urgent demand for cargo is keeping many airlines solvent. Will a continued shortfall of bellyhold capacity spur orders for longer-term passenger-to-freighter solutions?
Middle East carriers aim to get back on track
2020-06-04T11:13:00+01:00By Graham Dunn
Much of the attention on airlines in the Middle East during the coronavirus crisis has focused on the big three Gulf operators and the struggles of Israeli carrier El Al.

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Airline Business podcast: Challenges as airlines return to skies

2020-07-14T10:04:00+01:00By Airline Business

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Insight

Assessing government support for Asia-Pacific carriers
Challenges ahead in Thai Airways business rehabilitation
More Latin American airlines could face liquidity shocks
How might crisis impact European carrier network thinking
Asia’s bullish LCC orderbook confronts a bear trap
How will crisis impact airline mergers?
British Airways mass redundancies reflect pared-back ‘new normal’
How would SAA collapse affect South Africa’s airline connectivity?
Air freight market goes into overdrive
IATA appeals to Latin American governments for coordination

Re-imagining Air Travel for a Post-pandemic World

2020-07-14T07:56:00+01:00In association with Collins Aerospace

Creating a contactless journey is key to restoring passenger confidence and accelerating recovery; existing technologies can make it happen – and improve air travel for years to come.

Latest Insight

Opinion

Why Comac is playing long game with ARJ21

Airline industry faces up to the next phase

Why resilience is key for aspiring airline pilots

How air transport sector is dragging itself back from the brink

How airlines are facing a new world order

Why USAF pilot recruitment drive might just fly

Podcast

In depth

Routes news

Insight

Assessing government support for Asia-Pacific carriers

Challenges ahead in Thai Airways business rehabilitation

More Latin American airlines could face liquidity shocks

How might crisis impact European carrier network thinking

Asia’s bullish LCC orderbook confronts a bear trap

How will crisis impact airline mergers?

British Airways mass redundancies reflect pared-back ‘new normal’

How would SAA collapse affect South Africa’s airline connectivity?

Air freight market goes into overdrive

IATA appeals to Latin American governments for coordination

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