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April 26, 2019

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ANAâs profit down 23%; sees record revenue, steady passenger growth

Chen Chuanren

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Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) recorded a JPY110.7 billion ($998.3 million) profit for FY2018/2019, down 23% from JPY1.97 trillion in FY2017/2018.

Alaska Airlines reports flat net income in 1Q on storm disruptions

Jack Wittman

Winter storm-related disruptions and a drop in close-in bookings held Alaska Air Group’s net income flat at $4 million in the 2019 first quarter, the same as the year-ago period.

American 1Q net profit down 23%; MAX grounding to cost $350 million

Sean Broderick

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American Airlines reported a 2019 first-quarter net profit of $237 million, down 23%. Strong passenger demand drove a 1.8% year-over-year increase 1Q total revenue, to a first-quarter record $10.6 billion.

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SAS cancels 673 flights as pilots go on strike

Kurt Hofmann

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) was forced to cancel 673 flights on April 26 as 1,409 SAS pilots went on strike after an agreement could not be reached on predictable working hours and market-based salaries.

Spirit Airlines posts $56.1 million 1Q profit, lowers 2Q guidance

Ben Goldstein

Florida-based LCC Spirit Airlines reported a 2019 first-quarter net income of $56.1 million, reversed from a net loss of $44.9 million in the year-ago quarter.

US DOT confirms plans for rulemaking on accessible lavatories

Ben Goldstein

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has confirmed plans to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking addressing handicap accessible lavatories on single-aisle aircraft by Dec. 2, 2019.

United introduces modernized aircraft livery

Linda Blachly

United Airlines has unveiled a new, modernized aircraft livery that it said will bring a refreshed look to its fleet.

Other News

US parent of UK’s Eastern Airways faces bankruptcy
Jazeera Airways swings to profit in 1Q on solid customer base
Groupe ADP raises 2019 Paris traffic forecast after 1Q results
CAAC to OK Shanghai-London flights for Air China, China Eastern
Air Italy increases focus on Milan Malpensa base
Russia’s Rostov-on-Don airport reports 28% regional traffic growth
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