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Pilot episode of the Airline Business Podcast. Read more about the subjects covered in this podcast at:...
View ArticleMarch 2019 issue
European carrier toils continue Part 1 European carrier troubles continue as Flybmi and Germania collapse and fire sale for Flybe...
View ArticleApril 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...
View ArticleMay 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...
View ArticleJune 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...
View ArticleIATA 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,...
View ArticleParis 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...
View ArticleParis 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...
View ArticleParis 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...
View ArticleJuly-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,...
View ArticleSeptember 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...
View ArticleOctober 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...
View ArticleNovember 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...
View ArticleDecember 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...
View ArticleEnd-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...
View ArticleAirlines 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...
View ArticleAirlines 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...
View ArticleAirlines 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...
View Article'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...
View ArticleWhat 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...
View ArticleHow airlines in Europe, Asia-Pacific and Latin America are impacted by the...
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.
View ArticleWhat 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...
View ArticleUncertainties 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...
View ArticleChallenging 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...
View ArticleReining 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...
View ArticleDisruption 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 –...
View ArticleIATA 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...
View Article787 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...
View ArticleWinter 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....
View ArticleRecord 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...
View ArticleIATA 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...
View ArticleStandout 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...
View ArticleDo 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...
View ArticleConsolidation 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...
View ArticleQ1 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...
View ArticleSummer 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...
View ArticleStrong 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...
View ArticleSAS 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...
View ArticleWidebody 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...
View ArticleCapacity, 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...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleSafety 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...
View ArticleChanges 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...
View ArticleFirst-quarter challenges but brighter summer to come
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...
View ArticleIs the airline industry recovery still on track?
In the latest episode – sponsored by Panasonic Avionics – Graham and Lewis discuss the industry outlook following the recent IATA AGM in Dubai, including an improved profit forecast from the...
View ArticleWhat's going on in Europe's earnings season?
Graham and Lewis discuss the confusing picture that has emerged in the first half of the earnings season in Europe, plus the actions under way at US low-cost carriers as they seek to boost revenues and...
View ArticleLearnings from earnings and China's recovery
Graham and Lewis discuss the recent airline earnings season after more clarity emerged on the European fare situation. They also examine capacity trends among Chinese carriers. Music credit: Tea K Pea...
View ArticleWhy are airlines talking about aircraft delivery delays again?
Graham and Lewis discuss early signs in the third-quarter earnings season. They then examine the impact of more bad news on aircraft delivery delays, as Boeing grapples with strike action from...
View ArticleSpirit, Brazil, Q3 earnings and Trump thoughts
Graham and Lewis discuss Spirit Airlines' Chapter 11 announcement while considering what a Trump presidency might mean for the industry. They also examine the latest goings on in Brazil, where Azul and...
View Article2024 reflections, 2025 outlook and role of alliances
Graham and Lewis discuss how the industry has performed in 2024 and what might lie ahead in 2025. They also consider the role of alliances in today’s industry, while also discussing the latest...
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