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 also acknowledged a new set of headwinds.

They also discuss the return of the Airbus A380 at some carriers, after questions were asked about its future during the pandemic.

The superjumbo is returning to operations amid a stronger-than-expected recovery in demand and delays in other key widebody aircraft programmes.

They also discuss a recent bumper aircraft order by Chinese carriers and the forthcoming Farnborough air show.

Risks and uncertainties persist despite IATA’s brighter economic outlook

https://www.flightglobal.com/iata-agm-2022/risks-and-uncertainties-persist-despite-iatas-brighter-economic-outlook/149108.article

Defiant Walsh says airline industry can handle coming headwinds

https://www.flightglobal.com/iata-agm-2022/defiant-walsh-says-airline-industry-can-handle-coming-headwinds/149087.article

IATA trims industry loss expectations for 2022 to $9.7bn

https://www.flightglobal.com/iata-agm-2022/iata-trims-industry-loss-expectations-for-2022-to-97bn/149057.article

New Pegasus chief hails tourism rebound and ‘game-changing’ A321neos

https://www.flightglobal.com/iata-agm-2022/new-pegasus-chief-hails-tourism-rebound-and-game-changing-a321neos/149106.article

Kenya Airways chief sees ‘very promising’ summer as demand picks up

https://www.flightglobal.com/iata-agm-2022/kenya-airways-chief-sees-very-promising-summer-as-demand-picks-up/149066.article

Break-even unlikely in 2022 amid cost pressures: Malaysia Airlines chief

https://www.flightglobal.com/iata-agm-2022/break-even-unlikely-in-2022-amid-cost-pressures-malaysia-airlines-chief/149084.article

Emirates chief rates industry challenges 9/10 but sees demand resilience

https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/emirates-chief-rates-industry-challenges-9/10-but-sees-demand-resilience/149081.article

Cathay plans hiring spree as airline anticipates network ramp-up

https://www.flightglobal.com/iata-agm-2022/cathay-plans-hiring-spree-as-airline-anticipates-network-ramp-up/149070.article

A380s return amid strong travel demand and aircraft delivery delays

https://www.flightglobal.com/fleets/a380s-return-amid-strong-travel-demand-and-aircraft-delivery-delays/149238.article

Emirates chief predicts ‘relief on both sides’ if 787 order parked

https://www.flightglobal.com/iata-agm-2022/emirates-chief-predicts-relief-on-both-sides-if-787-order-parked/149135.article

China’s ‘big three’ airlines sign for 292 Airbus A320neos

https://www.flightglobal.com/fleets/chinas-big-three-airlines-sign-for-292-airbus-a320neos/149256.article