Airbus has made the inevitable decision to cut production rates of all types as from this month, it announced on April 8. The unprecedented impact of Covid-19 on air travel has airlines running to seek delivery deferrals and in some cases…
With the A380 about to leave the stage by late 2021, Airbus has got itself a new high-capacity seat airliner. On November 27, the A350-1000 has been certified by the European Union Safety Agency (EASA) to operate with 480 seats,…
The news that IAG has agreed to acquire Air Europe for $1.1 billion will alter the competitive landscape in Spain. Madrid-based Air Europa will join IAG’s Iberia, becoming a standalone subsidiary and the Barcelona-based LCC Vueling in the IAG portfolio.…
Qatar Airways on September 18 reported a net operating loss of QAR 1.850 billion for its fiscal year 2018-2019, down from -26 million the previous year. The loss attributable to its shareholder is even higher: QAR 2.330 billion, compared to…
Last week we had a quick visit to Brazil to see the delivery of the first E195-E2 to Brazilian airline, Azul. As part of the trip our host, Embraer, arranged for a briefing with John Rodgerson President of Azul. David…
Qatar Airways bought a 5% stake in China Southern Airlines, both companies announced on January 2 on a deal concluded on December 28, 2018. Qatar bought on-market A and H shares of China Southern Airlines Company Limited (CSACL) for an…