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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.

Etihad reduces operating loss by half

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Etihad Airways has reduced its core operating half-year loss by half to $0.4 billion. The airline even posted a small positive EBITDA of $0.1 million, but is still suffering from low demand across its network, it reported on August 10.…

Lessor DAE sees no need to grow extra

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Dubai-based lessor Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) doesn’t feel the need to grow extra quick, now that the two biggest players AerCap and GECAS are about to merge. DAE wants to grow at its own pace and mostly by purchasing aircraft…

Lufthansa Group sees slight improvement

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Lufthansa reports a slight improvement in its financial and operational results in the second quarter of this year. Thanks to strong forward bookings, it produced a positive free cash flow of €340 million, the first time since the start of…

Rolls-Royce recovers as flying goes up

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A combination of strong results, a progressive recovery of air travel, and the benefits of strict cost reduction programs have helped Rolls-Royce to report its first net profit since 2019. The UK-based engine and power systems maker reported a £147…