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Pandemic drives Emirates to its first half-year loss

Emirates Group posted a loss of Dh14 billion ($3.8 billion) for the six months ended 30 September as revenues slumped 74% during the first half of its pandemic-hit financial year. Emirates Group posted a loss of Dh14 billion ($3.8 billion)...

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Lessor Global Knafaim bids to re-enter Israir auction after revising offer

Israeli aircraft lessor Global Knafaim Leasing has submitted a revised offer for leisure airline Israir, having initially failed to advance to the next stage of the bidding process. It has outlined a 107 million ($31.6 million) shekel proposal comprising 35...

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​Thai Airways’ operating losses deepen in Q3

Thai Airways International’s losses deepened and revenues plummeted in the third quarter ended 30 September as the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on its operations continued to be felt. Thai Airways International’s losses deepened and revenues plummeted in the third...

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Chinese carriers poised to recapture international travel market share: HSBC report

With many of their foreign competitors in the doldrums amid a pandemic-led downturn, China’s three largest carriers — having already experienced a steady domestic recovery — are well-placed to recapture market share in the international air travel market. With many...

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IHI sees profitable aftermarket for engine spares dry up

Japanese firm IHI continues to see weakness in its civil aircraft engines business owing to the coronavirus pandemic. “Sales of engines and spare parts in the civil aero engines business is greatly decreasing owing to the drastic decline in demand...

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SpiceJet Q2 losses narrow on cargo revenue growth

A steady increase in cargo revenue helped Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet narrow its quarterly operating loss, even as passenger travel demand remains in the doldrums amid the coronavirus pandemic. A steady increase in cargo revenue helped Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet...

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SMBC Aviation Capital sues Garuda over unpaid rent

SMBC Aviation Capital has joined the list of lessors that are suing Garuda Indonesia over unpaid aircraft lease rentals. SMBC Aviation Capital has joined the list of lessors that are suing Garuda Indonesia over unpaid aircraft lease rentals. The Indonesian...

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New Zealand 787 engine inquiries closed after Rolls-Royce blade fix

New Zealand investigators have closed an inquiry into two incidents involving engine problems on Rolls-Royce-powered Boeing 787-9s operated by Air New Zealand. The country’s Transport Accident Investigation Commission states that the incidents involved fracture of intermediate-pressure turbine blades on Trent...

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Lufthansa reaches savings deal with ground staff for 2021

Lufthansa has reached a preliminary €200 million ($237 million) savings deal with the Verdi union which provides employment protection for ground staff next year in return for concessions. Lufthansa has reached a preliminary €200 million ($237 million) savings deal with...

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Covid testing at airports ‘a waste of time’: Ryanair chief

Pre-flight testing for coronavirus only makes sense if it is delivered before passengers arrive at airports, in the view of Ryanair group chief executive Michael O’Leary. Pre-flight testing for coronavirus only makes sense if it is delivered before passengers arrive...

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