Victoria Moores

European Editor, Air Transport World

London

Summary

Victoria Moores joined Air Transport World as our London-based European Editor/Bureau Chief on 18 June 2012. Victoria has nearly 20 years’ aviation industry experience, spanning airline ground operations, analytical, journalism and communications roles.

Victoria began her aviation career in 1997, working in airline ground operations in the UK and Belgium for British Midland International. She returned to the UK in late 2001 and took on the role of operations analyst for Bombardier Flexjet Europe, gaining experience in the business aviation sector.

In 2003, she joined Reed Business Information as an aviation journalist for its Flightglobal titles. After six years writing for newswire Air Transport Intelligence, Victoria became Features Editor of Airline Business magazine in spring 2009.

Most recently Victoria was General Manager Communications for the Association of European Airlines (AEA), an industry body which represents the interests of 34 major European network carriers. In this role, she was responsible for directing the association’s media relations strategy.

Victoria holds an Air Transport MSc from Cranfield University and a business degree from The University of Derby.

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Articles

By Victoria Moores
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary believes there is “little doubt” the UK Competition Commission (UKCC) will ultimately order Ryanair to sell its 29.8% stake in Aer Lingus.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
Spanish infrastructure company Abertis has agreed to sell its stake in London Luton Airport to a consortium comprising Spain’s airport management and air navigation services provider Aena and AXA Private Equity. The deal is worth €502 million ($666 million) and is subject to approval from competition authorities, Luton Borough Council and the Spanish Board of Ministers. AZ Capital and Citi advised Abertis on the sale process.
Airports & Networks

By Victoria Moores
London Gatwick Airport has brought in architect Terry Farrell as an advisor as it explores capacity growth options including a second runway. Farrell will provide expert advice on the development of Gatwick, which is forecast to hit its capacity ceiling in 2030. Gatwick claims to be the busiest single-runway airport in the world, handling 34.2 million passengers annually across 180 destinations.
Airports & Networks