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Icelandair to end widebody operations in 2029

2 weeks ago | flightglobal.com | Lewis Harper

Icelandair will cease widebody operations when it retires its Boeing 767-300ERs in 2029 and instead fly an entirely narrowbody fleet. The carrier had been considering 767 replacements as part of a fleet overhaul effort, but said on 30 April that it will not replace the ageing type with another twin-aisle aircraft.
Inflation-hit Turkish Airlines reports first quarterly loss since 2021

2 weeks ago | flightglobal.com | Lewis Harper

Turkish Airlines experienced its first loss-making quarter since the first half of 2021 in the first three months of 2025, as high inflation and a weak local currency combined with the impact of a February snow storm to weigh on its earnings.
Air France-KLM upbeat on summer despite economic uncertainties

2 weeks ago | flightglobal.com | Lewis Harper

Air France-KLM recorded a “solid” start to 2025 and is positive about the summer outlook, even amid the global economic uncertainties created by the actions of the Trump Administration in the USA. Outlining its performance in the January-March quarter on 30 April, the Franco-Dutch group said encouraging demand levels had supported rising revenues, while lower fuel prices are aiding profitability.
BA owner to take financial hit in ‘tens of millions’ from Heathrow shutdown

1 month ago | flightglobal.com | Lewis Harper

British Airways owner IAG expects to take a financial hit in the “tens of millions” of euros from the complete shutdown of Heathrow airport for the best part of a day on 21 March.
Airline caution grows after strong end to 2024

2 months ago | flightglobal.com | Lewis Harper

Airline caution grows after strong end to 2024 By Lewis Harper2025-03-17T14:22:00 Airlines ended 2024 on a positive note, but the outlook is now clouded by concerns over the US economy
Lufthansa Group insists fortunes improving after ‘year of two halves’ in 2024

2 months ago | flipboard.com | Lewis Harper

9 hours agoNo charges have been filed against the woman, who disrupted the flight from Houston to Phoenix as it taxied down the runway. A Southwest Airlines flight from Houston to Phoenix was forced to return to the gate after a passenger stripped naked and began screaming before takeoff on Monday …
Lufthansa Group insists fortunes improving after ‘year of two halves’ in 2024

2 months ago | flightglobal.com | Lewis Harper

Lufthansa Group believes the business can capitalise on momentum created in the second half of 2024 to achieve stronger financial returns in 2025, which it describes as a “year of transition”. The European airline group made that assessment as it outlined weaker full-year profits for 2024, after the first six months in particular were affected by a series of challenges.
Strong fourth quarters give Air France-KLM and Lufthansa reason for optimism

2 months ago | flightglobal.com | Lewis Harper

Strong fourth quarters give Air France-KLM and Lufthansa reason for optimism By Lewis Harper2025-03-06T17:28:00 European airline groups Air France-KLM and Lufthansa Group were both keen to highlight strong ends to tricky financial years in results for 2024 published on 6 March.
How Air Samarkand is contributing to Uzbekistan’s rapid aviation growth

2 months ago | flightglobal.com | Lewis Harper

How Air Samarkand is contributing to Uzbekistan’s rapid aviation growth By Lewis Harper2025-03-04T11:30:00 Only a few years ago, Central Asian country Uzbekistan counted its government-owned flag carrier as its sole local airline. But in 2025, much has changed
Week 10 2025: IAG and Turkish report strong margins as Ukraine talks continue

2 months ago | flightglobal.com | Lewis Harper

Week 10 2025: IAG and Turkish report strong margins as Ukraine talks continue By Lewis Harper2025-03-03T12:02:00 Amid that good news for those groups and optimism over trends in 2025, analysts were moved to ask about the potential impact of a peace deal in Ukraine