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Qatar Airways: FY19-loss as blockade hurts

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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…

Boeing in Paris: down but not out

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Boeing had little to add on the final day of the Paris Air Show, announcing no additional orders during the final press conference on June 20. With everything focussed on getting the MAX back in service, Boeing took a humble…

The Air Italy “threat”

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The US is concerned about Air Italy and its 49% shareholder, Qatar Airways.  It is thought that this stake allows Qatar to increase its access to the US market.  US airlines don’t like competing with state-funded airlines.   There are many…