Airbus changes A350, A380 loan programs to comply with WTO rules

Jens Flottau

Airbus and its four home countries—France, Germany, Spain and the UK—have made changes to reimbursable launch investment loans that they believe will bring the aid in compliance with World Trade Organization (WTO) rules.

US airlines’ 1Q profits down 27% as expenses outpace revenues

Mark Nensel

Pre-tax earnings for US airlines fell 27%—down approximately $700 million year-over-year—in the first quarter of 2018, as fuel, labor, airport and aircraft expenses outpaced revenues, according to an industry overview by Airlines for America (A4A) released May 23.

American Airlines continues to consolidate regional operations

Sean Broderick

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American Airlines’ recent 30-aircraft regional jet order is part of the carrier’s strategy to simplify its operations and reduce costs by pulling more feeder flying back in-house.

Airlines eye retiring older aircraft if fuel costs continue to rise

Sean Broderick

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Rising fuel prices may ground some older aircraft if airlines cut capacity, but most are putting off the decisions until after the peak summer season.

AirAsia X to grow fleet, network on 1Q profit boost

Adrian Schofield

AirAsia X reported a first-quarter group net profit of RM41.5 million ($10.4 million), up from a profit of RM10.3 million in the same period last year.

Saudi LCC flyadeal to boost fleet as business ramps up

Alan Dron

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Saudi Arabia’s flyadeal is considering an interim aircraft order to top up its fleet while the LCC decides on a major order for around 50 narrowbodies.

Was Doug Parker’s $5 billion ‘average’ earnings prediction a mistake?

Aaron Karp

Last year, American Airlines CEO Doug Parker repeatedly made a bold assertion in a number of public forums: American going forward would average an annual pre-tax profit of $5 billion. 

Business Travel Coalition Radio interviews ATW Editor-in-Chief Karen Walker

ATW editor-in-chief Karen Walker was the guest on Business Travel Coalition Radio talking with BTC chairman Kevin Mitchell on the outcomes and future implications of the campaign by American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines to restrict the expansion of the major Gulf carriers.

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Lufthansa Group joins basic economy fare trend
China’s Ruili Airlines to lease 15 737 MAXs from four lessors
Allegiant takes first US-built A320; begins All-Airbus fleet transition
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