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 for ATC reform to combat congestion and reduce emissions
Dutch intervention suggests Air France-KLM a long way from united front
Etihad reports swingeing losses as decision looms on Jet Airways 

https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/analysis-how-the-industry-has-reacted-to-the-ethiop-456688/
https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/oleary-joins-klm-europes-airline-chiefs-pick-fant-456435/

Part 2
How Jaan Albrecht is transforming Saudia in line with reforms in its home country

Part 3
Why Airbus failed to secure enough airline interest in the A380

https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/analysis-values-outlook-poor-for-a380-after-termina-455906/

April 2019 issue

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In the latest episode – sponsored by Panasonic Avionics – Graham and Lewis look back on a first-quarter earnings season that saw a variety of challenges around the world, but also positivity on what will follow in 2024.

They also discuss the new Airline Business website (www.flightglobal.com/airline-business).

Airlines optimistic for another strong summer on transatlantic despite weakening signs
https://www.flightglobal.com/analysis/airlines-optimistic-for-another-strong-summer-on-transatlantic-despite-weakening-signs/158381.article
Sun Country profitable as other US discounters slog through first quarter
https://www.flightglobal.com/analysis/sun-country-profitable-as-other-us-discounters-slog-through-first-quarter/158182.article
US airline industry ‘evermore rigged game’ favouring major carriers: Spirit Airlines CEO
https://www.flightglobal.com/analysis/us-airline-industry-evermore-rigged-game-favouring-major-carriers-spirit-airlines-ceo/158159.article
Why IndiGo believes time is right for widebody move with A350 order
https://www.flightglobal.com/analysis/why-indigo-believes-time-is-right-for-widebody-move-with-a350-order/158093.article
Asia-Pacific carriers flag China’s tepid return
https://www.flightglobal.com/analysis/asia-pacific-carriers-flag-chinas-tepid-return/158407.article
Lufthansa takes actions as it counts cost of strikes and new pay deals
https://www.flightglobal.com/analysis/lufthansa-takes-actions-as-it-counts-cost-of-strikes-and-new-pay-deals/158086.article
Air France-KLM looks past tricky first quarter towards ‘promising’ summer
https://www.flightglobal.com/analysis/air-france-klm-looks-past-tricky-first-quarter-towards-promising-summer/158087.article
IAG enjoys Madrid’s status as ‘new Miami’ as it starts 2024 on front foot
https://www.flightglobal.com/analysis/iag-enjoys-madrids-status-as-new-miami-as-it-starts-2024-on-front-foot/158247.article

First-quarter challenges but brighter summer to come

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 look back to the Airlines for Europe (A4E) meeting in Brussels, examining the issues on which the region's largest carriers have a united voice.

Music credit: Tea K Pea “highabove”/Creative Commons

Fewer ‘spanners under floorboards’ but O’Leary still seeks Boeing improvements
https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/fewer-spanners-under-floorboards-but-oleary-still-seeks-boeing-improvements/157472.article

Airlines candid on Boeing concerns
https://www.flightglobal.com/airline-business/airlines-candid-on-boeing-concerns/157376.article

Boeing chief Calhoun to leave at end-2024 as Deal departs Commercial Airplanes
https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/boeing-chief-calhoun-to-leave-at-end-2024-as-deal-departs-commercial-airplanes/157509.article

Boeing management overhaul could spark real change – or bring more of the same
https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/boeing-management-overhaul-could-spark-real-change-or-bring-more-of-the-same/157514.article

Europe’s airlines heartened by sharp change in perception of industry
https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/europes-airlines-heartened-by-sharp-change-in-perception-of-industry/157470.article

Air France-KLM boss hits out at unfair Dutch ‘greenwashing’ ruling
https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/air-france-klm-boss-hits-out-at-unfair-dutch-greenwashing-ruling/157445.article

‘Like lipstick on a pig’: Ryanair chief slams Single European Sky reforms
https://www.flightglobal.com/strategy/like-lipstick-on-a-pig-ryanair-chief-slams-single-european-sky-reforms/157443.article

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

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 Air had to say about the year ahead in their recent earnings calls. 

Music credit: Tea K Pea “highabove”/Creative Commons

Spirit pushes back on ‘misguided narrative’ about stability without JetBlue
https://www.flightglobal.com/strategy/spirit-pushes-back-on-misguided-narrative-about-stability-without-jetblue/156863.article

European regulators ‘welcome’ JetBlue’s summer Amsterdam access
https://www.flightglobal.com/networks/european-regulators-welcome-jetblues-summer-amsterdam-access/156788.article

Regulators in no mood to wave through airline M&A activity
https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/regulators-in-no-mood-to-wave-through-airline-manda-activity/156749.article

SAS chief looks to SkyTeam gains to outweigh ‘emotionally difficult’ Star Alliance exit
https://www.flightglobal.com/strategy/sas-chief-looks-to-skyteam-gains-to-outweigh-emotionally-difficult-star-alliance-exit/156831.article

Lufthansa remedies to secure ITA deal fail to convince competition regulator
https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/lufthansa-remedies-to-secure-ita-deal-fail-to-convince-competition-regulator/156595.article

Commission initiates deeper probe into latest IAG-Air Europa tie-up bid
https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/commission-initiates-deeper-probe-into-latest-iag-air-europa-tie-up-bid/156633.article

Why United chief Kirby is unfazed by more operational and cost pressures in 2024
https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/why-united-chief-kirby-is-unfazed-by-more-operational-and-cost-pressures-in-2024/156602.article

Why growing Ryanair expects European short-haul capacity to fall this summer
https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/why-growing-ryanair-expects-european-short-haul-capacity-to-fall-this-summer/156681.article

How is Wizz Air handling impact of Middle East war and GTF groundings?
https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/how-is-wizz-air-handling-impact-of-middle-east-war-and-gtf-groundings/156638.article

Safety and consolidation under the spotlight

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 Airways, Qantas, Air India, JetBlue and the Abra Group.

Music credit: Tea K Pea “highabove”/Creative Commons

From aircraft availability to consolidation: 10 airline stories that will shape industry in 2024
https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/from-aircraft-availability-to-consolidation-10-airline-stories-that-will-shape-industry-in-2024/156248.article

Turkish Airlines secures AOC for low-cost unit AJet
https://www.flightglobal.com/strategy/turkish-airlines-secures-aoc-for-low-cost-unit-ajet/156348.article

Lufthansa orders first 737 Max jets as part of deal for up to 200 narrowbody aircraft
https://www.flightglobal.com/fleets/lufthansa-orders-first-737-max-jets-as-part-of-deal-for-up-to-200-narrowbody-aircraft/156253.article

Acquisition moves must be within ‘risk profile’: Air France-KLM chief
https://www.flightglobal.com/strategy/acquisition-moves-must-be-within-risk-profile-air-france-klm-chief/156231.article

JetBlue expects P&W engine issues to ground at least six aircraft through 2024
https://www.flightglobal.com/fleets/jetblue-expects-pandw-engine-issues-to-ground-at-least-six-aircraft-through-2024/155615.article

How Adrian Neuhauser transformed Avianca into a low-cost competitor
https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/how-adrian-neuhauser-transformed-avianca-into-a-low-cost-competitor/156159.article

Qantas faces shareholder ire at AGM, acknowledges ‘substantial’ loss of trust
https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/qantas-faces-shareholder-ire-at-agm-acknowledges-substantial-loss-of-trust/155657.article

Air India takes delivery of first A350
https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/air-india-takes-delivery-of-first-a350-/156301.article

Norway’s competition authority approves Norwegian’s acquisition of Wideroe
https://www.flightglobal.com/strategy/norways-competition-authority-approves-norwegians-acquisition-of-wideroe/156292.article

China Eastern eyes Abu Dhabi link amid plan to deepen Etihad tie-up
https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/china-eastern-eyes-abu-dhabi-link-amid-plan-to-deepen-etihad-tie-up/156270.article

Qatar Airways chief Al Baker to step down in November
https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/qatar-airways-chief-al-baker-to-step-down-in-november/155491.article

The airlines to watch in 2024

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 be ahead in 2024.

Music credit: Tea K Pea “highabove”/Creative Commons

From aircraft availability to consolidation: 10 airline stories that will shape industry in 2024
https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/from-aircraft-availability-to-consolidation-10-airline-stories-that-will-shape-industry-in-2024/156248.article

When it comes to airline M&A, is the gain still worth the pain?
https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/when-it-comes-to-airline-manda-is-the-gain-still-worth-the-pain/156138.article

Bulk aircraft orders continue as airlines stock up for future growth
https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/bulk-aircraft-orders-continue-as-airlines-stock-up-for-future-growth/156282.article

Why airline industry focus is on the margins of profitability
https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/why-airline-industry-focus-is-on-the-margins-of-profitability/156134.article

April 2019 issue

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