All Strategy articles – Page 15
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NewsLufthansa shuffles management as commercial chief takes group role
German carrier Lufthansa has named Heiko Reitz as it new chief commercial officer, with incumbent Stefan Kreuzpainter taking up a Lufthansa Group role with responsibility for network alliance and partner management.
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Analysis
Scoot’s Embraer deal: step-change or ‘low-risk’ experiment?
While Scoot’s deal to lease nine Embraer E190-E2s presents opportunity for its network, it remains to be seen if it will lead to more Southeast Asian operators taking in regional aircraft.
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AirAsia X in talks for more A330s as quarterly profit rises
AirAsia X is in “varying degrees of engagement” with lessors to add at least three more Airbus A330s to its fleet, amid optimism about “ever-thriving” travel demand.
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Volaris reports $28m fourth-quarter profit as it expands capacity
Mexico’s Volaris reported a profit of $28 million during the fourth quarter of 2022, as it expanded capacity and kept expenses flat.
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Strong demand recovery helps SIA Group to record quarterly profit
A bullish Singapore Airlines Group smashed its earnings record for the fiscal third-quarter on the back of “robust” demand recovery, posting an operating profit of S$755 million ($564 million), its highest ever quarterly profit.
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Hans Airways' start-up struggles persist as AOC delays hit launch hopes
UK start-up Hans Airways is set to relinquish its only aircraft, an Airbus A330-200, and open talks with potential new investors after delays in securing its air operator’s certificate.
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FlyArystan growth helps Air Astana to profits high in 2022
Kazakhstan’s Air Astana posted its highest after-tax profit of $78.4 million in 2022 on record passenger and revenue figures.
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Interview
SriLankan Airlines chief talks ‘cautious’ recovery as airline eyes restructuring
SriLankan Airlines is emerging from the double whammy of a pandemic and political crisis with cautious optimism. Airline chief Richard Nuttall is looking to restructure the airline’s balance sheet, while working to restore its network and fleet.
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Air Canada marks milestone in recovery, returns to profitability in Q4
Air Canada returned to profitability in the fourth quarter of 2022, reporting a C$168 million ($125 million) profit and marking a milestone in the flag-carrier’s long recovery from the Covid-19-related dropoff in air travel.
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Scoot to be Southeast Asia’s first Embraer E2 operator with nine-aircraft lease
Low-cost operator Scoot has committed to taking nine Embraer E190-E2 jets from lessor Azorra, making it Southeast Asia’s first E2 family operator.
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Air France-KLM chief reiterates TAP interest as group prepares to exit M&A restrictions
The chief executive of Air France-KLM has reiterated the group’s interest in acquiring TAP Air Portugal as it moves to exit restrictions attached to Covid-era state aid.
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Air France-KLM expects to exit state aid restrictions in April after swinging to full-year profit
Air France-KLM will in April exit restrictions linked to financial support received from the Dutch and French governments during the pandemic, under plans unveiled as it released its full-year earnings on 17 February.
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Newsletter
What factors are driving Air India’s huge aircraft orders?
Confirmation this week that Air India plans to place bumper aircraft orders with Airbus and Boeing follows months of speculation about the flag carrier’s fleet plans under its new owners, Tata Group. But what factors underpin the need for such huge aircraft commitments?
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Asiana Q4 profits down amid rising fuel costs
Asiana Airlines’ fourth-quarter profits fell despite a rebound in travel demand, as rising costs outpaced an increase in revenues.
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Chorus Aviation turns Q4 profit as longtime CEO Randell readies for retirement
Canada’s Chorus Aviation turned a C$45.9 million profit in the fourth quarter of 2022 amid major strategic and leadership transitions, including the looming retirement of longtime chief executive Joseph Randell.
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Mexico’s Aeromar ceases operations immediately
Mexican regional carrier Aeromar Airlines has shuttered effective immediately after being unable to secure financial assistance to continue to operate long-term.
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Norwegian looks at extending leases as it braces for more delivery delays
Scandinavian carrier Norwegian is considering extending leases on some of its existing fleet as it braces for further aircraft delivery delays next year.
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Norwegian marks full-year profit return despite Q4 loss
Restructured Scandanavian carrier Norwegian posted an operating profit of NKr 1.5 billion ($147 million) for 2022, after reporting a small loss in the low-demand fourth quarter.
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787s to make up sizeable portion of ANA fleet by 2030
ANA Holdings’ airline units expect to expand their fleet beyond pre-pandemic numbers by 2030, with Boeing 787s expected to have a significant presence in the future fleet.
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Copa Q4 profit rises to $88.3m as demand for travel climbs
Copa Holdings, the parent of Panamanian flag carrier Copa Airlines, posted a fourth-quarter profit of $88.3 million as demand for air travel across the region rose.
