Heike Tamm

Lufthansa Group faces profit decline despite revenue growth in Q2 2024

The Lufthansa Group has increased its second-quarter revenues by seven percent to €10 billion in 2024 (prior-year period: €9.4 billion). The Group recorded an operating profit, or Adjusted EBIT, of €686 million (prior-year period: €1.1 billion). The Group net result amounted to €469 million (prior-year period: €881 million). The prime drivers here were the 11%

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IBA reports that only North America is on track for ICAO’s 2030 cleaner-energy target

Air New Zealand withdraws from 2030 carbon emissions target

After careful consideration, Air New Zealand is removing its 2030 science-based carbon intensity reduction target, the airline said in a statement, and will withdraw from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Many of the levers needed to meet the target, including the availability of new aircraft, the affordability and availability of alternative jet fuels, and

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IBS Software and Singapore Airlines are co-developing a shipment record solution © IBS Software

SIA and IBS Software co-develop digital shipment record solution

Singapore Airlines (SIA) is collaborating with IBS Software to co-develop a shipment record solution, making substantial strides in digitally transforming air cargo operations and advancing towards IATA‘s ONE Record standards through the digitisation of shipment records and the use of advanced technology. Together with Cargo Community Network (CCN), the two companies have successfully completed the first phase of this

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GE Aerospace and Riyadh Air signed a five-year digital partnership agreement at the Farnborough Airshow © GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace and Riyadh Air announce five-year partnership

GE Aerospace has signed a five-year agreement with Riyadh Air for the adoption of its suite of flight operations software solutions: Safety Insight, Fuel Insight and FlightPulse®. This strategic partnership will equip the new Saudi Arabian airline with data-driven analytics to optimise fuel consumption, enhance safety measures and fortify its sustainability initiatives. With Fuel Insight

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Bombardier posts strong Q2 2024 financial results

Bombardier has posted strong financial results for the second quarter of 2024 (Q2 2024), showcasing significant double-digit growth year-over-year across key metrics, including deliveries, revenues, services, and profitability. The company is on track to meet its 2024 full-year guidance. Revenues for Q2 2024 rose to US$2.2 billion, up 32% year-over-year, driven by higher aircraft deliveries

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Kathleen Cowans

IBA appoints Kathleen Cowans new Chief Revenue Officer

IBA, a prominent aviation market intelligence and advisory company, has appointed Kathleen Cowans as its new Chief Revenue Officer. Cowans brings over two decades of expertise in sales and business management, including 15 years in leadership roles. She has led teams across various global markets and regions, grown sales and revenue, improved client satisfaction, and

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Deutsche Aircraft concludes successful week at Farnborough Airshow

Deutsche Aircraft, the German original equipment manufacturer (OEM), has concluded a successful week at the Farnborough International Airshow. The highlight of this year’s event was the unveiling of the first fuselage cut for the inaugural test aircraft of the D328eco™ programme. The Farnborough International Airshow began on a momentous note for Deutsche Aircraft, as the

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JCAS Airways has leased one ATR 72-600 from Avation © ATR

JCAS Airways and Avation PLC sign lease agreement for ATR 72-600 aircraft

Japanese start-up airline JCAS Airways and Singapore-based lessor Avation PLC (Aviation) have signed a letter of intent (LOI) for JCAS to lease one ATR 72-600 aircraft. This milestone signifies JCAS Airways’ commitment to launching operations with ATR’s new-generation turboprop. Delivery is scheduled for the end of 2025, with initial routes connecting Kansai to Toyama and

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