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Continuity counts as EasyJet sticks to the script with Jarvis appointment
It is perhaps unsurprising that EasyJet’s choice of chief executive to succeed the outgoing Johan Lundgren comes from within the group
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JetBlue and Spirit network strategies diverge after failed merger
JetBlue has responded to the failure of its proposed acquisition of Spirit Airlines by cutting US flights and beefing up its Caribbean operation, while Spirit has embarked on expansion within the USA.
Q1 2024 performance report for benchmark North American airlines
Full first-quarter 2024 data for Airline Business’s benchmark airlines in North America shows revenue, traffic and capacity rising year on year, but profitability taking a hit amid a string of challenges for low-cost carriers in particular.
Lufthansa’s delayed Allegris debut shows airlines’ supply chain challenges
Lufthansa’s first aircraft with its new ”Allegris” cabin updates – an Airbus A350-900 – is one of the more-visible examples of the industrial supply chain issues plaguing the post-pandemic airline industry, and are causing big headaches for airlines.
Why Azul is banking on growth model to boost profitability
Azul executives believe an influx of aircraft over the second half of the year and fleet utilisation initiatives will enable the Brazilian carrier to further boost profitability after detailing an improved first quarter performance.
How the US ‘struck out’ on the Aeromexico-Delta joint venture
A fight over the future of US-Mexico air service is ongoing in the corridors of Washington, DC, with the US Department of Transportation (DOT) objecting to new capacity limits at Mexico City’s Benito Juarez International airport by cracking down on airline partnerships.
IAG enjoys Madrid’s status as ‘new Miami’ as it starts 2024 on front foot
While its two largest competitors were knocked on to the back foot in financial terms during the first quarter of this year, IAG enjoyed a much more straightforward three months.
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Welcome to Airline Business
The Airline Business website is the latest evolution of a brand that has spent 40 years covering the global airline industry as part of the FlightGlobal family
Q1 2024 performance report for benchmark North American airlines
Full first-quarter 2024 data for Airline Business’s benchmark airlines in North America shows revenue, traffic and capacity rising year on year, but profitability taking a hit amid a string of challenges for low-cost carriers in particular.
IATA global airline traffic leaps above 2019 for first time during longer February
Global airline traffic among the IATA membership in February exceeded pre-Covid levels for the first time since the pandemic, aided by the leap year adding an extra day to the month.
Airlines accelerate hiring of women to top executive roles from low base
The industry has been employing more women in the C-suite for some time now, but new data hints at the pace of change quickening after years of glacial progress, with positive steps continuing into the first few months of 2024
What factors risk derailing aviation’s net-zero sustainability goal?
In the vogue and vital space of sustainable aviation, confidence has found a mighty tailwind.
Lessor role grows as aircraft supply shortage persists
Strong order activity in recent years and continued constraints in aircraft supply mean leading aircraft lessors are likely to become even more prominent players in sourcing the airline global fleet
Opinion
Resist political pressure to renege on ESG commitments
The airline industry must not be tempted to undo its achievements so far on workforce diversity and the huge net-zero challenge by embracing the regressive policies favoured by politicians who might soon hold the balance of power in some geographies
Why United is right to lead team of rivals in sustainability fund
The US major is setting an example for others to follow by engaging its competitors with its Sustainable Flight Fund
Airlines are back, yes, but not necessarily better
As traffic returns to pre-Covid levels, more airlines will discover that inconvenient market fundamentals still apply
When it comes to airline M&A, is the gain still worth the pain?
The past 12 months have seen consolidation moves touch more carriers. But at the same time, the sentiment from governments and regulators appears to be hardening against airline tie-ups, raising questions about the future viability of such moves
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