Based in Austria, Kurt covers European air transport for ATW. He has been writing on the airline industry for 25 years. He appears frequently on Austrian, Swiss and German television and broadcasting channels to discuss issues affecting commercial aviation.
Air Astana, the leading airline in Central Asia and the Caucasus region, sees itself as well-positioned despite the many new airlines in its home market.
Passenger-to-freighter conversion specialist IAI reports growing demand from customers for cargo aircraft, despite diminishing interest in the single-aisle freighter market.