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Alan Dron
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Alan Dron

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Former TAAG Angola leader returns to role following Emirates pull-out
Former chairman and CEO of TAAG Angola, Joaquim Teixeira da Cunha, has been reinstated to his old posts following the sudden departure from the carrier of the Emirates Airline management team.
Oman Air and Malaysia Airlines set up codeshare
Oman Air and Malaysia Airlines have initiated a codeshare partnership, effective July 31.
Royal Jordanian reports $37 million 1H 2017 net loss
Royal Jordanian (RJ) incurred a net loss of JD26.3 million ($37.1 million) in the 2017 first half, a figure the airline said was driven by seasonality and a decline in average fares because of over-capacity in the industry.
A4E: Security measures causing flight delays at European airports
A combination of more stringent European Union (EU) immigration checks and under-staffing at border control points is causing flight delays across the continent, according to industry group Airlines For Europe (A4E).
Icelandair 2Q net profit falls to $11.3 million
Icelandair Group recorded a net profit of $11.3 million in the 2017 second quarter, less than half of the $26.2 million in net income earned in the year-ago quarter.
Air France Boeing 77-300ER
Air France-KLM reverses losses in 1H
Air France-KLM saw a turnaround in its financial results in the 2017 first half, delivering a group net profit of €151 million ($176.8 million), reversed from a loss of €114 million in the same period a year ago.
New venture can accept more airlines, says KLM CEO
The coalition of airlines behind a new transatlantic joint venture (JV) is open to accepting more partners into the arrangement, KLM CEO Pieter Elbers said July 28.
Alitalia A330-200
Changes needed, but Alitalia can survive, administrator says 
The chief commissioner controlling Italian flag carrier Alitalia has said he is confident the company can be saved, but changes must be made.
The A350-900 (left) and the A350-1000
Airbus delivery target faces supplier challenges in 1H
Airbus Commercial Aircraft recorded an EBIT (adjusted) of €954 million ($1.11 billion) in the 2017 first half compared to €1.27 billion for the year-ago half.
Etihad Boeing 787-9
Etihad Airways blames one-offs for $1.87 billion loss in 2016
Etihad Airways recorded a net loss of $1.87 billion for 2016, reversed from a net profit of $103 million in 2015. Etihad said exceptional charges were major factors behind the huge deficit and its core airline operation had turned in a “solid performance.”
Ryanair Boeing 737-800
Ryanair reports 55% net profit jump in 1Q
Ireland-based low-cost carrier (LCC) Ryanair reported a 55% jump in net profit for the first quarter of its 2018 financial year, with the post-tax figure rising to €397 million ($453 million), compared to €256 million a year ago.
New Darwin Airline boss predicts better times ahead 
Darwin Airline’s newly appointed CEO Heinrich Ollendiek said its new owners will be a much better “fit” with the Swiss regional carrier than its previous equity partner, Etihad Airways.
Level Airbus A330-200
IAG firms three A330-200s options for Level startup
International Airlines Group (IAG) has firmed three options for Airbus A330-200 widebodies for its new Level long-haul, low-cost carrier after a strong start for bookings.
ATR 72-600
Taiwanese carrier Mandarin further bolsters ATR fleet
Taiwan’s Mandarin Airlines, which announced July 19 it was buying six ATR 72-600s, has signed a conditional letter of intent to lease three more of the Franco-Italian turboprops.
Middle East and Africa airlines battle setbacks old and new 
Growth of the three major Gulf carriers has continued. But even Emirates Airline, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways have seen clouds on the horizon over the past year.
Blogs & Commentary
Jul 28, 2017
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Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic: culture clash?

Air France-KLM pulled a surprise move, announcing plans to acquire 31% of UK long-haul carrier Virgin Atlantic, but how will the partnership play out in terms of culture and strategy?...More
Jul 24, 2017
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New US security rules are a win for common sense

The US government’s new security rules for all international flights bound for the US came into effect last week. I experienced them first hand at Auckland airport and, if that experience proves typical, this is a win for safety and for common sense....More
Jul 21, 2017
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Joon know your target audience? ​

Air France has finally given birth to new lower-cost airline Joon, but is the baby too genetically similar to its elderly parent to appeal to millennials?...More
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