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The article discusses Alexandre de Juniac summed up the state of the global airline industry as lurched toward the end of 2020. Topics include the organization's first-ever virtual event because, cruelly, the COVID-19 virus and IM global border closures and quarantines prevented even airline leaders from convening for real; and faced with a half trillion-dollar revenue drop, from $838 billion in 2019 to $328 billion in 2020.

The article offers information on the low-cost carrier, Wizz Air has awarded the Airline of the Year. It mentions that Wizz's performance through the unprecedented challenges of 2020 amid the Covid-19 pandemic. It discusses that Wizz has launched a cabin crew-tocaptain program that provides flight attendants the opportunity to train as pilots.

The article examines how the Covid-19 pandemic has reshaped the global airline industry. It mentions that Air France-KLM, British Airways parent International Airlines Group (IAG), Austrian parent Lufthansa Group, and LCCs Ryanair and easyJet has cut most of their flights. It also mentions that Calin Rovinescu, chief executive officer (CEO) at Air Canada, has urged the Canadian government to provide the country's airlines with assistance.

The article focuses on how the pandemic has caused a trend for more airline partnerships, with almost every airline renewing, deepening, or beginning a partnership. Topics discussed include the reasons behind this trend, such as the high demand for air travel, resource limitations, and the benefits of partnerships in extending networks, as well as examples of strategic partnerships.

The article reports that JetBlue has confirmed long-anticipated plans to enter the transatlantic market, beginning with service to London from Boston and its home base, New York JFK, in 2021. It notes that JetBlue's fare-reducing influence in the U.S. has spread well beyond its transcontinental flights. It notes that JetBlue sees precedent for lawmakers to have stronger oversight on the anti-trust immunized joint venture alliances.

The article focuses on the impact of uncertain political and financial stability of the stable profitability maintained by the airline industry. It talks about the border problems, trade tariffs imposed by U.S. on China and the continuous expansion of airline companies impacting the profit trend in the airline industry. It tells about the airline industry impacting the economic development positively.

The article highlights the efforts of the airline industry for the adoption of hygiene standards. Topics include the range of issues including the screening procedure of passengers, and suitable cleaning agents for cabin use; and that airline must develop and implement hygiene safety measures to reassure and safeguard employees and passengers.

The article offers information on the International Air Transport Association CEO, Alexandre de Juniac. Topics include several industry shifts as he leaves chairman and CEO post at the Air France-KLM Group to become the seventh IATA director general and CEO; and suspends the production of the MAX as the recertification date remains uncertain which cause loss of several billions dollars across the industry.

The article focuses on the failure of the European airline in which presents the biggest shock of Thomas Cook. It mentions that Great Britain's' more passengers were stranded overseas when Thomas Cook ceased operations more than twice the number stranded by Monarch Airline's failure two years earlier from now 2019; and also mentions that Thomas Cook Airlines operated a fleet of 34 aircraft, consisting of 27 Airbus A321-200s and seven A330-200s.

The article highlights the U.S airline market re-shaping by the use of ultra-low cost operators. Topics discussed include Introduction of economic tickets at the airlines; views of Bob Fomaro, chief executive officer at Spirit Airlines Inc.; and Frontier Airlines Inc. codeshare partnership with Mexico city ultra-low cost carriers Volaris Airlines.

The article discusses the making of air pilots, focusing on collaboration between training companies and airlines to meet the pilot supply needs. It states that airlines need to bring in new pilots to fly all the new-generation aircraft that are being delivered and to replace the thousands of pilots, and amid retirement of a number of pilots, and mentions that the company L3 Commercial Training Solutions has planned to triple its output of trained pilots.

An editorial highlights the need for more immediate action in the aviation industry to address climate change, stating that the commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 is insufficient given the urgent nature of the problem. It mentions the importance of accelerating the adoption of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and calls for governments to incentivize their production and use rather than imposing unrealistic mandates.

An industry report for the airline industry in U.S. is presented from International Air Transport Association, with topics including market value, fuel, labor and maintenance, and best performing companies including Delta Air Lines, American Airlines Group, and United Continental Holdings

The article offers information on American Airlines which has been named as the 2017 Airline of the Year by the periodical "Air Transport World" (ATW). Topics include the merger between American Airlines and US Airways, financial accomplishments of American Airlines, and remarks from American Airlines chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) Doug Parker.

The article offers information on Alexandre de Juniac, director general and chief executive officer (CEO) of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) who is passionate regarding the airline industry. Topics mentioned include the position of the organization in helping the industry to respond to change and innovation, the concern of de Juniac on the rapid change of the world, and the Carbon Offset and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA).

The article reports that consolidated US carriers dominate financial and operating charts, but Chinese airlines continue their rise and some low-cost carrier (LCC) demonstrate remarkable staying power. It discusses the ATW World Airline Report's 2015 performance data which categories for the top three airlines. These are American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Continental Holdings and the best operating profit.

The article focuses on the effort of airline companies and manufacturers to find the approapriate balance between seat-space comfort in the main cabin and revenue recognition. Topics discussed include the reauthorization bill under the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that set minimum seat-space requirements for airlines, aspects of in-flight entertainment (IEF), and the Airbus Concept Cabin project aims to develop aircraft cabins that adapt to the journey of passenger.

The article focuses on the safety and efficiency management of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Topics mentioned include the insights of Rob Eagles, director of air traffic management (ATM) infrastructure of International Air Transport Association (IATA), on airline operations management, the social aspects of UAVs, and the use of technology on the airline industry.

The article offers information on issues concerning financial performance in the airline industry. The International Air Transport Association expects that North America's 2015 net profit will be $19.4 billion and highlights issues concerning the financial differences region to region. Other information such as several U.S. airlines is presented.

The article focuses on the proposed diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Havana, Cuba. Topics discussed include the plan of President Barack Obama to visit Cuba, the bilateral arrangement concerning aviation restrictions, and various airline companies involved in the transaction such as JetBlue Airways, United Airlines, and American Airlines.

The article informs that the lineup of U.S. major airline Chief Executive Officers including Brad Tilden at Alaska Airlines, Gary Kelly at Southwest Airlines and Doug Parker at American Airlines each elected to place the leadership of their much-loved companies in other hands. It was a merger path that created the world's largest airline and set the course for today's consolidated U.S. industry,.

The article offers information related to air transportation industry as of 2015. Topics discussed include the insights of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel concerning the potential service reduction to be faced by Gulf carriers, the U.S. Open Skies agreements with Qatar and United Arab Emirates (UAE), and how the dispute between airline companies in the U.S. and UAE and Qatar, incluidng Delta, American, and Etihad, has escalated.

The article discusses the issues related to power and speed of social media which make crisis for the communications plan in the airline industry. Topics discussed include Best Practice Guidelines for Crisis Communications in the Digital Age by International Air Transport Association (IATA), apology from United Airlines for changes to several of practices and customer service policies and importance of public relation (PR).

The article reports on the Open Skies agreement dispute between U.S. carriers and Gulf carriers, especially when Emirates announced that it would launch a daily fifth-freedom service between Dubai and New York Newark via Athens, Greece from March 2017. Topics discussed include conflict between American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Emirates Airlines, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, and remarks from Emirates President Tim Clark.

The article discusses the challenges faced by airline companies in the Asia-Pacific region. Topics discussed include the rapid growth of Asia-Pacific airline companies, the airspace congestion, and the strategies in catering the growing number of air passengers. Comments from Conrad Clifford, regional vice president (VP) of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), are also included.

The article reports on the plan of the US Airways Inc. and American Airlines to create the world's largest airline in the country. It states the move of American Airlines to provide more than 6,700 daily flights to 336 destinations in 56 countries with 1,500 aircraft. It also mentions that the headquarters will be in Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas but hold back in Phoenix, Arizona wherein the merged income of 110,000 people could worth $40 billion.

The article discusses whether the Airbus A350 XWB take the place of the Boeing 777-300ER as the next go-to widebody. It states that the A350 aircraft could become the widebody that does for Airbus what the 777 did for Boeing. It mentions that a sales and marketing battle is being waged between the 777X, Boeing's long-haul heir apparent to the 777-300ER, and the A350-1000.

The article presents an outlook for the airline industry in the Asia-Pacific. Topics cited include an increase in the number of international passengers carried by Asia-Pacific airlines, the possibility of consolidation, and the impact of the conditions of airports and traffic control services on the growth of Asia-Pacific airlines. Also mentioned are risks associated with public-private partnership (PPP) deals for airport expansion and the performance of Asia's low-cost carriers (LCC).

In this article the author talks about the global air transport industry ended 2019 on a bit of a damp note as rising fuel and labor costs, a weakening trade environment and infrastructure constraints pulled down initial projections for collective profit to a less spectacular decline from 2018. It mentions that financial aid and restructuring will be for naught if people cannot feel motivated to fly again in large numbers.

The author provides an outlook on the Wuhan coronavirus pandemic and its impact on the travel and hospitality industries worldwide as of March 2020. Topics discussed include decline in the demand for travel to China's major cities including Hong Kong, concern for the safety of passengers, flight crews and other hospitality employees, and lessons learned from the severe acute respiratory syndrome pandemic. Its impact on the airline industry is also discussed.

The article focuses on Qatar Airways Co. QCSC and its preparation to operate the Airbus A350 XWB aircraft. It discusses the determination and contribution of Akbar Al Baker, group chief executive officer (CEO) of Qatar Airways, to the company's phenomenal route expansion averaging 30% growth year-over-year. Moreover, Al Baker states that the company is extremely proud to be associated with the said Airbus aircraft.

The article focuses on the status of the U.S. airline industry based from the remarks of American Airlines chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) Doug Parker during The Future of Flight Aviation Policy Summit. Parker notes positive news about the industry which is profitable and demonstrates good on-time performance and bag handling. Also mentioned are insights from Travel Tech director of communications Philip Minardi.

The article focuses on the responsibilities of individual states under the Chicago Convention in the wake of the shooting down of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 in July 2014. It mentions the efforts of global aviation organizations to form an international task force to look at airspace security. It says that the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has reminded the states of their responsibilities to address to safety and security of civil aircraft operating through their airspace.

The article discusses issues related to aircraft flight test program and certification. It highlights an accident wherein the Bombardier CSeries FTV1 test aircraft suffered damage due to uncontained engine failure in May 2014. It notes that the CSeries is the first application for the geared turbofan (GTF) engines of Pratt & Whitney. INSET: TAKING FLIGHT ONBOARD THE A350.

The article reports that the passenger rights bills not helping consumers when they are in need of help. Delayed or stranded passengers will get compensation under the draft law approved by Members of the European Parliament (MEPs). The Association of European Airlines (AEA) urged the European Parliament to take a realistic approach on air passenger rights.

The article focuses on the negative impact of Brexit on the aviation industry in Great Britain. It talks about the settlements between the European Union (EU) and Great Britain regarding the flowing of the air traffic which will affect the airline industry. It tells about the Comprehensive Air Transport Agreement (CATA) between EU and Great Britain which will ensure open market access and fair competition in the industry.

The article offers the information on the Bankruptcy of latest cull among Europe's smaller airlines was in full force this fall, with Latvian LCC Primera Airlines and both the German and Polish units of Lithuanian leisure carrier Small Planet Group failing or scrambling to restructure. The article also mentions about the failures of UK leisure carrier Monarch and Germany's airberlin, the latest airline names to topple are small and less well known internationally.

The article reports that there is rise in demand for more simulators and training centres for new type of aircraft. Lockheed Martin has decided to enter the commercial simulation market. The simulators replicate the cockpit and instrumentation of a regional airline jet and enable students to train for operations in realistic.

The article discusses the customization of flight simulators to cater to varying needs of the airline industry. It notes that the upset prevention and recovery training (UPRT) has been launched through a collaboration between Canadian Aviation Electronics Inc. (CAE) and the firm Aviation Performance Solutions (APS). It mentions that flight training capabilities have been consolidated by Boeing Co.

The article presents information on the European Commission's (EC) temporary suspension of emission trading scheme (ETS) carbon tax for airplanes to and from the European Union (EU). EU's Connie Hedegaard said that the temporary suspension was warranted because of the decision of the ICAO to set up a policy group dedicated to address the establishment of a global MBM and its streamlining options for a regulatory MBM from three to one.

The article discusses the increasing growth of the airline industry in emerging market regions. It raises question concerning the development and training of hundreds of thousands of new pilots that will be needed to allow growth while maintaining and improving safety standards. It highlights the Boyd Group International Aviation Forecast Summit.

The article focuses on the International Air Transport Association (IATA) forecasts for the airline industry in 2012. It says that IATA reduced its forecast for 2012 and emphasized the carriers' expansion fortunes in the developing economies. It mentions the several expectations of IATA forecasters including the fall of the European carriers into 600 million dollars of losses, Asia-Pacific carriers to deliver the largest absolute profits, and decline of profits at Latin America carriers.

The article focuses on the concerns regarding the supply and demand as well as the prices of aircraft in the global airline industry. It cites the different views of industry executives regarding the impact of the Airbus A320 neo and Boeing 737 Max on narrowbodies on the aircraft value. It also discusses the high demand for technologically-advanced and fuel efficient aircraft.

The article informs that the U.S. Dept. of Transportation (DOT) is looking to clarify its definition of what constitutes unfair and deceptive practices by an airline or ticket agent, a move likely to be welcomed by airlines industries. It mentions that Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, has announced the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). It also mentions that A4A has been urging DOT to adopt policies more consistent with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) principles.

The article highlights the introduction of aero engines in the airline industry to eliminate the several engine problems. Topics discussed include suspension of international routes of Air New Zealand Ltd. due to engine issue; hot corrosion which occurs due to removal of thermal barrier coating from the turbine blades; and another issue related to Airbus A320neos and A220s was fracture in engine’s knife edge seal resulting in rotor vibration and stalling in four engines.

The article reports on failure of campaign started by US airlines and union including American Airlines Inc., Delta Air Lines Inc. and United Airlines Inc. against the Gulf carriers. Topics include views of Delta chief executive officer Ed Bastian on it; of ALPA union president Tim Canoll on U.S government; and foreign minister Abdullah bin Zayed of United Arab Emarites on U.S validating benefits and freedom. It mentions of opposition by aska Airlines and JetBlue Airways against the campaign.

The article focuses on Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) which are focused on delivery and on ramping up production and mentions that airline industries are turning attention on growing revenue from air passengers. Topics discussed include offers of gyms, restaurants and dedicated spaces discussed by airline firm Virgin Atlantic, catalogue of certified solutions for the Airbus A330 and lie-flat seats for passengers in premium cabins.

The article presents information on the economic deals offered by the U.S. legacy airlines. Topics include the adoption of smarter revenue management systems by the airlines industry, economical airlines as Frontier, Spirit, and WestJet catering to cost-conscious travelers with their travel rates, and changes made in customer management by American Airlines and Delta Air Lines.

The article discusses the adverse impact of Brexit on the aviation industry in European Union (EU) in 2018.