12.16.2022 - By Airline Business
Graham and Lewis discuss IATA's recent forecast for 2023, which showed the industry tipping into profitable territory after a punishing few years.
They also discuss airport charges following more developments at Heathrow, and consider Virgin Atlantic's growth plans.
They then focus ot the A380's fortunes following Etihad's decision to bring some back into service, before discussing United Airlines' recent bumper aircraft order - and a potential order from Air India.
Music credit: Tea K Pea "highabove"/Creative Commons
IATA forecasts global airline industry will return to profit in 2023
https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/iata-forecasts-global-airline-industry-will-return-to-profit-in-2023/151224.article
Razor-thin airline industry profit projection for 2023 reflects complex web of factors
https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/razor-thin-airline-industry-profit-projection-for-2023-reflects-complex-web-of-factors/151271.article
Virgin chief prepped for ‘subdued’ 2023 but no sign yet of bookings impact
https://www.flightglobal.com/strategy/virgin-chief-prepped-for-subdued-2023-but-no-sign-yet-of-bookings-impact/151238.article
United hands Boeing order for 100 787 Dreamliners and 100 737 Max
https://www.flightglobal.com/fleets/united-hands-boeing-order-for-100-787-dreamliners-and-100-737-max/151308.article
Air India to lease six 777-300ERs, six A320neos amid ‘aggressive expansion’
https://www.flightglobal.com/fleets/air-india-to-lease-six-777-300ers-six-a320neos-amid-aggressive-expansion/151218.article
Strong end to 2022 prompts Lufthansa Group to raise full-year profit forecast
https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/strong-end-to-2022-prompts-lufthansa-group-to-raise-full-year-profit-forecast/151314.article
Virgin Atlantic livid as UK regulator details interim Heathrow price cap
https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/virgin-atlantic-livid-as-uk-regulator-details-interim-heathrow-price-cap/151291.article
Etihad partially restoring A380 fleet for service on London route
https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/etihad-partially-restoring-a380-fleet-for-service-on-london-route/151288.article