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Airline Business Podcast episodes:

03.28.2024
Changes at the top of Boeing and Europe's united front
In the latest episode - sponsored by Panasonic Avionics - Graham and Lewis discuss the impact of the recently announced changes at the top of Boeing, which came after several airlines voiced concerns about aspects of the airframer's management. They then...
02.12.2024
Safety and consolidation under the spotlight
In the latest episode - sponsored by Panasonic Avionics - Graham and Lewis look back on an inauspicious start to 2024 in terms of airline safety and consolidation moves. They then consider what airlines including United Airlines, Ryanair and Wizz...
01.08.2024
The airlines to watch in 2024
In the latest instalment of the podcast - sponsored by Panasonic Avionics -Graham and Lewis discuss the airlines to watch over the next 12 months. Among the carriers in the spotlight are Air France-KLM, Lufthansa, Norwegian, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Etihad...
12.22.2023
Capacity, China, conflict and consolidation: looking back on 2023
In the latest instalment of the Airline Business Podcast – sponsored by Panasonic Avionics – Graham and Lewis look back on the past 12 months for the airline industry, considering the high and low points. They also discuss what might...
11.28.2023
Widebody wins in Dubai and air cargo's turbulent descent
In the latest instalment of the Airline Business Podcast – sponsored by Panasonic Avionics – Graham and Lewis discuss the aircraft orders placed at this year’s Dubai air show and what they might mean for capacity growth in the region,...
10.11.2023
SAS stakes, sustainability and sweet spots
Graham and Lewis discuss the latest consolidation moves in Europe, as Air France-KLM announces plans to take a minority stake in SAS. They also consider the industry’s sustainability challenge, in light of the IATA World Sustainability Symposium in Madrid, including...
09.05.2023
Strong financials, market ‘normalisation’ and start-up stories
Graham and Lewis look back on another strong set of quarterly results from the global airline industry, while considering whether the coming months will see ‘normalisation’ in more markets. They then discuss the success or otherwise of the various start-up...
08.01.2023
Summer disruption, airport noise, sustainability and award winners
Graham and Lewis discuss the operational challenges being seen in Europe and North America, as ATC issues and airspace restrictions combine with weather events and other factors. They also consider the longer-term capacity challenges in the industry and the impact...
05.15.2023
Q1 earnings, Ryanair order, Go First woes, Joyce's Qantas legacy
Graham and Lewis discuss how European and North American carriers performed during the recent earnings season, which saw a degree of ‘normalisation’ and plenty of positivity about the summer, despite the slower recovery of corporate travel. They then consider the...
03.28.2023
Consolidation challenges, Riyadh Air, C-suite gender diversity
Graham and Lewis talk through the growing list of consolidation moves within the global industry, discussing why deals take such a long time to get over the line. They then look back on Graham’s recent interview with Lufthansa Group chief...
02.10.2023
Do airline failures belie brighter outlook?
Graham and Lewis discuss the recent collapses of European carriers Flybe and Flyr, asking whether those developments belie a much brighter outlook for the industry in 2023. They also consider recent comments from United Airlines chief executive Scott Kirby about...
12.30.2022
Standout stories from 2022
Graham and Lewis discuss some of the most interesting developments in 2022, including KLM’s challenges, ITA Airways wrangling, Norwegian’s renaissance, JetBlue’s move for Spirit, Abra Group ambitions in Latin America, Air India’s transformation and consolidation, differing fortunes at domestic market-less...
12.16.2022
IATA profit hopes, Heathrow, Virgin, A380, United Airlines order and Air India
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...
11.04.2022
Record Q3 revenues, cargo concerns, ICAO deal and Latin latest
Graham and Lewis discuss a strong third-quarter results season for airlines in Europe and North America, as constrained capacity met surging demand. They also consider whether that momentum can continue into 2023 and look at developments in the air cargo...
09.28.2022
Winter worries, Emirates-United tie-up, Frontier and Blue Air
Graham and Lewis discuss the transition from a positive summer period in terms of demand and - in some cases - profits to an uncertain winter, with a long list of challenges clouding the 2023 outlook. Jon Hemmerdinger then joins...
08.22.2022
787 return, supply-chain impact and Farnborough thoughts
Graham and Lewis discuss the resumption of Boeing 787 deliveries and the impact of supply-chain issues on fleet planning. They also look back to July’s Farnborough air show, which saw Boeing dominate the order announcements as Airbus unveiled a string of...
07.04.2022
IATA AGM talking points and A380 return
Graham and Lewis consider the main talking points from the recent IATA AGM in Doha, at which the association outlined an improved economic outlook for the industry. At the same time as better news on Covid restrictions being dropped, however, executives...
06.09.2022
Disruption blame game and sustainability action plans
Graham and Lewis consider the blame game that is emerging as airlines and the wider air travel sector grapple with operational challenges. They also discuss the next sustainability steps for airlines – including sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and offsetting –...
05.12.2022
Reining in the recovery and Chinese market reversal
Graham and Lewis discuss big airline expectations from the recent results season, alongside the operational challenges that threaten to limit the recovery and the uncertainty regarding what might follow. And as more of the Asia-Pacific region brings down border restrictions, they...
04.13.2022
Challenging summer capacity ramp-up and the fight for Spirit
Graham and Lewis return to discuss the challenges facing airlines as they ramp-up operations heading into the northern hemisphere summer, notably amid staffing shortages and rising fuel prices. They also take a look at the competition to purchase Spirit Airlines, after...
08.21.2020
Uncertainties prevail after bleak Q2 results season
Graham and Lewis discuss a bleak financial results season, as airlines count the costs of a ruinous April-June period while grappling with a bumpier-than-expected comeback in the current quarter. The dynamics playing out in global markets are also examined, including the...
07.14.2020
What challenges do airlines face as they return to the skies?
As airlines begin to ramp up operations, Graham and Lewis discuss the demand situation and the likely pitfalls ahead. They consider whether low passenger confidence in the safety of travel is likely to dampen demand, and how the progress of the...
05.29.2020
How airlines in Europe, Asia-Pacific and Latin America are impacted by the crisis
Airlines begin cutting their fleets in earnest, Latin America's biggest carrier heads into restructuring and Asia-Pacific operators grapple with how to kick-start services.
04.23.2020
What will the airline industry look like when flying restarts?
With talk in some markets turning to how airline markets might open up again as coronavirus cases peak, Graham and Lewis examine the current state of the industry and where it might be heading. Among the topics considered, they look at...
04.03.2020
'Cash crunch' for airlines as majority of global fleet is grounded
Graham and Lewis talk through the latest developments in the airline industry as the majority of the world’s fleet is grounded amid the coronavirus crisis. They discuss the prospects for carriers facing a cash crunch as revenues dry up – including...
03.25.2020
Airlines ground fleets as IATA gives latest impact assessment
Graham and Lewis talk through the latest figures and thoughts from IATA as airlines across the world ground their fleets in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Graham is then joined by Asia-Pacific bureau chief Greg Waldron to talk through the...
03.11.2020
Airlines reel from coronavirus impact, plus latest on Boeing 737 Max
Join executive editor Graham Dunn and managing editor Lewis Harper as they discuss the impact of the coronavirus, which has been described by IATA as a “crisis” for the airline industry. Graham and Lewis consider markets across the world, including Italy’s,...
02.07.2020
Airlines grapple with coronavirus impact
The new edition of the Airline Business podcast is now available. Join executive editor Graham Dunn and managing editor Lewis Harper as they discuss a tough – and, at times, perplexing – start to the year for airlines. If the industry...
12.20.2019
End-of-year (and decade) review
Join Graham Dunn, Lewis Harper and Max Kingsley-Jones as they look back on 2019 and the past decade, and forward to what 2020 might have in store for airlines. Why IATA is sounding a more optimistic note for airlines in 2020 https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/why-iata-is-sounding-a-more-optimistic-note-for-airlines-in-2020/135745.article Do...
11.26.2019
December 2019 issue
Join executive editor Graham Dunn and managing editor Lewis Harper as they discuss signs of slowing in the performance of carriers in Europe and elsewhere. They also examine IAG’s potential purchase of Spanish carrier Air Europa and the latest developments in...
10.22.2019
November 2019 issue
Join executive editor Graham Dunn and managing editor Lewis Harper as they discuss another round of winter failures in the European market – including Thomas Cook's collapse. They also examine Virgin Atlantic's plans for a third runway at Heathrow after a...
09.12.2019
October 2019 issue
Join executive editor Graham Dunn and managing editor Lewis Harper as they discuss Michael O'Leary's new group role at Ryanair, troubles at French leisure carrier Aigle Azur, and the latest on the Boeing 737 Max's return to service, including Southwest's...
08.22.2019
September 2019 issue
Join executive editor Graham Dunn and managing editor Lewis Harper as they discuss a summer of strike action in Europe, Rupert Hogg's departure from Cathay Pacific amid turmoil in Hong Kong, the impact of the Boeing 737 Max grounding on...
07.18.2019
July-August 2019 issue
Join executive editor Graham Dunn and managing editor Lewis Harper as they discuss the departure of Bjorn Kjos from Norwegian, a surprise resignation from Ryanair's senior team, opportunities in India, the winners from this year's Airline Strategy Awards and the...
06.20.2019
Paris air show wrap-up
Join Airline Business managing editor Lewis Harper and executive editor Graham Dunn as they take you through all the key airline-related developments at this year’s Paris air show. They discuss the orders from Wednesday and Thursday – including Airbus A321XLR commitments...
06.18.2019
Paris air show day 2
Join Airline Business managing editor Lewis Harper as he takes you through all the key airline-related developments at this year’s Paris air show. Tuesday's news was dominated by a surprise Boeing 737 Max order from IAG. We also here from the...
06.17.2019
Paris air show day 1
Join Airline Business managing editor Lewis Harper as he takes you through all the key airline-related developments at this year’s Paris air show. Monday’s big news included Airbus launching the A321XLR, a surprise Virgin Atlantic order and Boeing’s latest thoughts...
06.11.2019
IATA AGM issue
Join executive editor Graham Dunn and managing editor Lewis Harper as they discuss all the talking points from the recent IATA AGM in Seoul, including a downward adjustment for industry profits, existential threats from climate change and progress on gender...
05.22.2019
June 2019 issue
Join executive editor Graham Dunn and managing editor Lewis Harper as they discuss acquisition fever in the Canadian market, the impact of the Jet Airways collapse, the financial fallout from the Boeing 737 Max grounding, the health of the long-haul...
04.17.2019
May 2019 issue
Join executive editor Graham Dunn and managing editor Lewis Harper as they discuss the grounding of the Boeing 737 Max, JetBlue Airways' transatlantic launch, the collapse of Wow Air, the impact of the Boeing 737 Max grounding, and the opening...
03.21.2019
April 2019 issue
The Airline Business team discusses the grounding of the Boeing 737 Max, ATC reform in Europe, tensions at Air France-KLM, transformation at Saudia and the demise of the A380 Part 1 Airlines worldwide affected by grounding of Boeing 737 Max A4E calls...
02.19.2019
March 2019 issue
European carrier toils continue Part 1 European carrier troubles continue as Flybmi and Germania collapse and fire sale for Flybe https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/bmi-regional-partly-blames-brexit-as-it-ceases-opera-455846/ https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/analysis-how-tough-conditions-exposed-germanias-fl-455597/ Part 2 Ryanair revamps with new group structure https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/analysis-ryanair-matures-with-iag-style-structure-455531/ Part 3 Big year for British Airways chief Alex Cruz Part 4 Alliances: Oneworld celebrates its 20th anniversary
01.22.2019
Pilot episode
Pilot episode of the Airline Business Podcast. Read more about the subjects covered in this podcast at: https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/analysis-which-airline-ceos-face-big-challenges-in-454443/

What's Airline Business Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Airline Business Podcast episodes:

Changes at the top of Boeing and Europe's united front

Safety and consolidation under the spotlight

The airlines to watch in 2024

Capacity, China, conflict and consolidation: looking back on 2023

Widebody wins in Dubai and air cargo's turbulent descent

SAS stakes, sustainability and sweet spots

Strong financials, market ‘normalisation’ and start-up stories

Summer disruption, airport noise, sustainability and award winners

Q1 earnings, Ryanair order, Go First woes, Joyce's Qantas legacy

Consolidation challenges, Riyadh Air, C-suite gender diversity

Do airline failures belie brighter outlook?

Standout stories from 2022

IATA profit hopes, Heathrow, Virgin, A380, United Airlines order and Air India

Record Q3 revenues, cargo concerns, ICAO deal and Latin latest

Winter worries, Emirates-United tie-up, Frontier and Blue Air

787 return, supply-chain impact and Farnborough thoughts

IATA AGM talking points and A380 return

Disruption blame game and sustainability action plans

Reining in the recovery and Chinese market reversal

Challenging summer capacity ramp-up and the fight for Spirit

Uncertainties prevail after bleak Q2 results season

What challenges do airlines face as they return to the skies?

How airlines in Europe, Asia-Pacific and Latin America are impacted by the crisis

What will the airline industry look like when flying restarts?

'Cash crunch' for airlines as majority of global fleet is grounded

Airlines ground fleets as IATA gives latest impact assessment

Airlines reel from coronavirus impact, plus latest on Boeing 737 Max

Airlines grapple with coronavirus impact

End-of-year (and decade) review

December 2019 issue

November 2019 issue

October 2019 issue

September 2019 issue

July-August 2019 issue

Paris air show wrap-up

Paris air show day 2

Paris air show day 1

IATA AGM issue

June 2019 issue

May 2019 issue

April 2019 issue

March 2019 issue

Pilot episode