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