ATW Daily News
   View Web Version  |  Add to Safe Sender List
ATW
Daily News
Business news and events affecting the global airline industry
ATW Daily News

May 4, 2018

ATW News – For latest news go to ATWOnline.com

Air France-KLM CEO to step down after employee pay vote

Helen Massy-Beresford

Air France-KLM CEO Jean-Marc Janaillac will submit his resignation next week after a majority of Air France employees rejected a pay proposal in a staff-wide consultation that had been his high-stakes bid to extract the airline from a costly labor relations crisis.


Norwegian rejects two IAG offers for full takeover

Jens Flottau

The board of Norwegian Air Shuttle (NAS) has rejected two offers for a full takeover by International Airlines Group (IAG) since the group made public its initial small investment.

IAG reports strong 1Q as passenger revenues improve

Jens Flottau

International Airlines Group (IAG) posted a significantly higher operating profit in the first quarter and assured investors its full-year result will be better than last year despite rising fuel prices.


North Korea asks ICAO for route through South Korea airspace

Adrian Schofield

Premium Content

ICAO is involved in moves that could lead to improved aviation cooperation between North and South Korea.

United Airlines, Lufthansa Cargo launch air cargo JV

Kurt Hofmann

Chicago-based United Airlines and Frankfurt-based Lufthansa Cargo (LHC) launched a joint venture (JV), effective May 3. The JV agreement was signed April 20, 2017.


A4E: Austria benefits from reduced air travel taxes in 1Q

Kurt Hofmann

Premium Content

Airlines for Europe (A4E), which has been lobbying to reduce aviation taxes in eight European countries, has said that when Austria cut air travel taxes in half at the beginning of this year, Austrian Airlines saw a 13% increase in passenger growth in the first quarter alone, according to a study by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).

Air France-KLM warns 2018 profit will be hit by strikes, currency & fuel

Helen Massy-Beresford

Premium Content

Air France-KLM warned its 2018 operating profit would be “notably below” 2017’s because of the financial impact of ongoing Air France strikes, currency fluctuations and a fuel bill that is €350 million ($419 million) higher than last year’s.


ATW Editor’s Blog

Lufthansa-Air France or BA-Air France?

Karen Walker

Today's news that Air France-KLM CEO Jean-Marc Janaillac will offer his resignation next week raises questions.


Other News

ICAO joins forces with United Nations on airport security
China’s Spring Airlines’ 2017 net profit up 33% on robust demand
Asiana posts $5 million 1Q net loss; operating profit soars on high demand
Vietjet nearly quadruples 1Q net profit on rising passenger numbers
Atlas Air Worldwide posts $9.6 million 1Q profit, raises 2018 outlook
Chorus Aviation lifts 1Q earnings on leasing business


Air Transport World magazine

Change of Guard

PREMIUM CONTENT

Meet Airbus’ new chief salesman

Read issue

Premium News Subscription

Subscribe to ATW Plus

The best-read publication for global airline management is now extending its coverage to provide you with even more exclusive news, analysis and data insight. Introducing ATW Plus, a combination of our digital or print edition magazine with online premium access to critical news and data.

Polls

Poll Question

Should British Airways’ owner IAG be permitted to acquire low-cost carrier Norwegian?

Vote

Photo Galleries

Video: Wizz Air CEO József Váradi talks on the launch of Wizz Air UK
Video: China Southern commercial manager talks about route strategy
Video: WOW Air CEO reveals future airline plans
Gallery: Cabin interiors latest innovations
Gallery: New Aircraft Liveries-Before & After

Airline/Airport Data Snapshot

World Airport Traffic Year-to-Date March 2018
World Airport Traffic 2017: Top 100 Airports
World Airline Traffic March 2018
World Airlines Financial Results 1Q 2018
Embraer Orders and Deliveries 1Q 2018
Airbus & Boeing Average List Prices 2018  

Events

ap&m Europe
May 30-31, 2018, London, UK
MRO BEER
June 6-7, 2018, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Aviation Industry Suppliers Conference
September 10-12, 2018, Toulouse, France
Aero-Engines Europe
September 12-13, 2018, Hamburg, Germany
MRO Europe
October 16-18, 2018, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Partnership Events