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Richard Schuurman

Richard Schuurman

Active as a journalist since 1987, with a background in newspapers, magazines, and a regional news station, Richard has been covering commercial aviation on a freelance basis since late 2016. Richard is contributing to AirInsight since December 2018. He also writes for Airliner World, Aviation News, Piloot & Vliegtuig, and Luchtvaartnieuws Magazine. Twitter: @rschuur_aero.

High currency costs bit Wizz Air once again

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A net foreign exchange loss of €269.2 million related to unhedged lease liabilities in US dollars is the main reason that Wizz Air’s half-year loss almost tripled. Despite other headwinds like high fuel costs, the ultra-low-cost airline produced a positive second…

China’s Big Three see deeper red in Q3

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China Eastern, China Southern, and Air China all reported Q3 losses, the effect of China’s continued strict Covid policy that reduced air travel while at the same time expenses were rising. The carriers already reported losses for the first half…