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Airline news digest: 10-16 August
Our regular rundown of the biggest airline stories from the past seven days
Avianca eyes longer-term benefits as Colombian growth spurt hits earnings
The decision by Colombia’s Avianca to significantly increase its capacity at the end of 2023 had a negative impact on its second-quarter earnings this year, but the carrier is convinced that demand will catch up with supply.
Air Baltic chief cites Breeze emergence as carrier plots future with 100 A220s
Air Baltic’s announcement this week that it has firmed another 10 orders for Airbus A220-300 aircraft comes as the carrier plots a future that might see it becoming a much more geographically diverse airline than the one operating today.
Why Neeleman has challenged Azul leadership to deliver R1bn in ‘incremental value’
Brazilian low-cost carrier Azul must go through another “major evolution” in its business as it seeks to offset the impact of the weakening of its local currency against the US dollar
Frontier Airlines defers Airbus deliveries as turnaround effort continues
Frontier Airlines surprised few when it unveiled plans to defer dozens of Airbus A320neo-family aircraft deliveries to the end of the decade as it works to return to financial stability
Airline news digest: 3-9 August 2024
Our regular rundown of the biggest airline stories from the past seven days
Cebu Pacific boss sees clear path to greater market share
Cebu Pacific is confident of growing its market share in the Philippines, adding aircraft as its key rivals lack fleet growth options.
LATAM Airlines Group puts its money on international connections
Almost two years after emerging from pandemic-driven bankruptcy protection proceedings, Chile’s LATAM Airlines Group is looking to the future with confidence as it builds out its international operations
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Q1 2024 global performance report for benchmark airlines
The global airline industry saw its financial performance improve year on year during the first quarter of 2024, although the period lived up to its seasonally weak reputation in Europe and North America
Q1 2024 performance report for benchmark Asia-Pacific airlines
Full first-quarter 2024 earnings from Airline Business’s benchmark carriers reflects a strong performance from the Asia-Pacific region in financial and traffic terms.
Q1 2024 performance report for benchmark European airlines
Full first-quarter 2024 data for Airline Business’s benchmark airlines in Europe reflects an inauspicious start to the year for many airlines, albeit most earnings commentaries suggest things are set to improve
Q1 2024 performance report for benchmark Latin American airlines
Full results for the first quarter of 2024 from our benchmark airlines in the Latin America region reflect a positive performance during what is the high season for travel at most operators.
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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.
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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
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