CAPA - Centre for Aviation

A new three-runway system is a key factor in orders placed by Cathay Pacific and Greater Bay Airlines.

Sluggish demand, Russian airspace closure and growing competition from Chinese carriers are affecting airlines from other countries.

Airframers must remember that these funds preserve their wealth in part by avoiding risk and pursuing relatively safe investments.

International Airlines Group called off the Air Europa deal due to regulatory hurdles.

Tight MRO capacity and supply chain delays are causing North American operators to take a more forward-thinking approach to planning.

Strength in the domestic market is boosting financial performance for Chinese airlines.

Federal agencies are scrutinizing whether lucrative credit card programs are fair to consumers and smaller carriers.

Airlines have enjoyed strong demand for the past two years. But with more capacity entering the market, yields are coming under pressure.

The region’s international recovery is now at 85%, with domestic over 100%.

Airlines including Cebu Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, Thai Airways and Cathay Pacific are planning to place major orders.

The slow rebound in travel from mainland China has prompted some carriers to focus elsewhere.

United’s robust widebody orderbook supports its international ambitions.

Australia is a key part of international recovery strategies for many overseas carriers.

While international capacity is rising, it still has not caught up with other global regions.

LATAM Airlines Group’s market share within Colombia has reached 33% as the country’s airlines take advantage of Viva’s market exit.

The airline is meeting its capacity rebound goals as it plans new aircraft orders.

Con Korfiatis believes the market is still “very immature” from a low-cost perspective.

CEO Navdip Singh Judge says that if its long-haul low-cost model doesn’t work then that business model doesn’t work.

Kenya Airways CEO Allan Kilavuka believes that the “future of aviation in Africa lies in consolidation.”

Peter Harbison, executive chairman, CAPA, says growth and turbulence provide excitement – and financial risk – for Asia’s airlines in 2015 in an interview in the latest Routes News magazine.

Etihad Airways expects to have completed its equity partnership agreement in India’s Jet Airways within the next week. This is one of a number of news