International Airlines Group (IAG)

By Helen Massy-Beresford
European airlines say a 2030 mandate for SAF uptake may need to be delayed because there will not be enough of the alternative fuel available.
Airlines & Lessors

By Antoine Fafard
The fourth quarter (Q4) of 2024 saw record-high operating revenues for three of Europe’s major airline groups, with two reporting positive net results.
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By Karen Walker, Alan Dron
Can the latest push for an additional runway at Heathrow be doable and affordable?
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
European airlines are gearing up for more consolidation if the TAP sale process is finally launched.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Air France-KLM CEO Ben Smith says Air France-KLM will make a bid for TAP Air Portugal if the conditions are right.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Airlines operating at London Heathrow Airport have called for a fundamental revamp of the regulatory model at the airport before it is expanded.
Airports & Networks

By Alan Dron
IAG’s Spain-based transatlantic LCC is playing it smart while setting down roots (and routes) to the Americas.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
The UK government has thrown its weight behind the much-awaited third runway for London Heathrow airport.
Airports & Networks

By Helen Massy-Beresford
New biomass and e-fuel projects are getting underway, but European SAF volumes still have a long way to go.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Helen Massy-Beresford, Christine Boynton, Lori Ranson, Adrian Schofield
2024 was full of challenges and milestones for airline consolidation efforts around the world.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Level, the low-cost, long-haul brand owned by International Airlines Group (IAG), has secured its own AOC as it prepares to add a seventh aircraft to its fleet.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Under CEO Sean Doyle, BA has been taking steps to restore its status as a premium carrier in the recovery years since the COVID-19 crisis.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Helen Massy-Beresford, Victoria Moores
International Airlines Group says it has signed a new 10-year sustainable aviation fuel purchase agreement with e-SAF producer Infinium.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
As e-fuels shift to early production, what are the hidden barriers beyond finance?
Emerging Technologies

By Antoine Fafard
The 2024 third quarter (Q3) delivered record operating revenues and positive net results for the three main European airline groups.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford, Jens Flottau
The region’s network carriers highlighted cost pressures and aircraft delays, although some saw strong profits.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The airframer’s latest narrowbody enters long-haul service with the Spanish flag carrier Nov. 14 on a Madrid-Boston route.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Helen Massy-Beresford
International Airlines Group slightly trimmed its capacity outlook for the full year due to aircraft and engine delays but highlighted a strong Q3 performance.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Airbus has delivered the first A321XLR to launch customer Iberia, which plans to deploy the long-range narrowbody on a Madrid-to-Boston route from mid-November.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Abra Group, the parent company of Avianca and Gol, says it has completed the acquisition of Spanish wet-lease and charter specialist Wamos Air.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Long talked about European consolidation seems to be gaining traction, if governments can be reassured.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The recent deal between Aegean and Volotea highlights the consolidation role midsize airlines have to play, both directly and as “remedy-takers.”
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Some recent deals show mid-sized carriers, along with big network carriers, are also playing an active role in reshaping the sector landscape.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau
International Airlines Group, Air France-KLM and Lufthansa are all interested in buying TAP Air Portugal. Access to Latin America is the key factor.
Airlines & Lessors

By William Moore
This week’s Carbon Analysis looks at International Airlines Group (IAG) as we assess IAG carriers Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia and Vueling.
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