Financial

In January–September 2011, the Finnair Group’s turnover was 1 680.3 million euros (1 506.4 million euros in the corresponding period of 2010). The Group’s operational result, i.e. EBIT, excluding non-recurring items, capital gains and changes in the fair value of derivatives and in the value of foreign currency denominated fleet maintenance reserves was a loss

JetBlue Airways Corporation reported that operating income for the quarter was $108 million, resulting in a 9.0% operating margin, compared to operating income of $140 million and a 13.6% operating margin in the third quarter of 2010. Pre-tax income was $56 million in the third quarter, which includes a one-time loss related to the early extinguishment of portions

LAN reported net income of $94.5 million in third quarter 2011, a decrease of 11.0% compared to the $106.2 million reported in third quarter 2010. Total revenues in third quarter 2011 reached $1,486.5 million compared to $1,152.3 million in third quarter 2010, operating income reached $161.2 million in third quarter 2011, a 2.9% increase compared

MTU Aero Engines Holding AG increased its revenues in the first nine months of 2011 by 4% to € 2,067.3 million (1-9/2010: €1,992.3 million). The company’s operating profit rose by 8% to € 244.3 million (1-9/2010: €226.1 million), while net income improved by 9% to €134.6 million (1-9/2010: €124.0 million). The EBIT margin thus rose

Delta Air Lines reported financial results for the September 2011 quarter. Delta’s net income for the September 2011 quarter was $765 million, excluding special items. Delta’s GAAP net income was $549 million for the September 2011 quarter. Delta reported that strong top line revenue growth of 10% year over year helped offset the $1 billion

AerCap Holdings N.V. has signed a new $400 million credit facility with a ten year term to provide long term financing for 12 Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The aircraft will be leased to American Airlines and form part of AerCap’s previously announced transaction with American Airlines for the purchase and leaseback of 35 Boeing 737-800 aircraft.  

Norwegian reported that third quarter revenue was up by 19.4 % to MNOK 3,376.2, compared to MNOK 2,827.9 the previous year, earnings before depreciation and leasing (EBITDAR) in the third quarter were MNOK 1,206.2, compared to MNOK 839.9 in 2011, earnings before depreciation (EBITDA) in the third quarter were MNOK 1,001.2 compared to MNOK 623.6.

For the third quarter 2011, Safran’s revenue was Euro 2,728 million, compared to EUR 2,593 million in the same period a year ago, a 5.2% year-on-year increase. Group revenue increased by 4.2% organically. Third-quarter 2011 revenue increased by Euro 135 million on a reported basis, highlighting growth in aerospace (civil original equipment and services) and Security (acquisition driven), while