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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.

Norwegian re-thinks fleet plans

Low-cost carrier Norwegian is set to reduce its short- and medium-term fleet plans, by announcing deferral of new aircraft deliveries and divestments of aircraft currently owned, it said in a January 29 announcement to investors. Full details will be disclosed…

Airbus puts pressure on Brexiteers

Airbus has given its strongest signal yet that a no-deal Brexit from the European Union will have long-term consequences of its position within the United Kingdom. In a video published January 24 on the Airbus website, president Tom Enders warned…

Airline profit margins further under pressure

Airline profits have been further squeezed during Q3 2018 and their outlook is very uncertain for the next months, IATA’s December financial monitor as well as UK consultants IBA January survey show. Both were released late last week. For 2019 IBA is pessimistic…