Airline Business Podcast
Exclusive insight and intelligence for airline boardrooms worldwide
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May 24, 2024 • 42 mins
In the latest episode – sponsored by Panasonic Avionics – Graham and Lewis look back on a first-quarter earnings season that saw a variety of challenges around the world, but also positivity on what will follow in 2024.
They also discuss the new Airline Business website (www.flightglobal.com/airline-business).
Airlines optimistic for another strong summer on transatlantic despite weakening signs
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March 28, 2024 • 35 mins
In the latest episode - sponsored by Panasonic Avionics - Graham and Lewis discuss the impact of the recently announced changes at the top of Boeing, which came after several airlines voiced concerns about aspects of the airframer's management.
They then look back to the Airlines for Europe (A4E) meeting in Brussels, examining the issues on which the region's largest carriers have a united voice.
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February 12, 2024 • 35 mins
In the latest episode - sponsored by Panasonic Avionics - Graham and Lewis look back on an inauspicious start to 2024 in terms of airline safety and consolidation moves.
They then consider what airlines including United Airlines, Ryanair and Wizz Air had to say about the year ahead in their recent earnings calls.
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January 8, 2024 • 39 mins
In the latest instalment of the podcast - sponsored by Panasonic Avionics -Graham and Lewis discuss the airlines to watch over the next 12 months.
Among the carriers in the spotlight are Air France-KLM, Lufthansa, Norwegian, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Qantas, Air India, JetBlue and the Abra Group.
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From aircraft availability to consolidation: 10 airline st...
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December 22, 2023 • 43 mins
In the latest instalment of the Airline Business Podcast – sponsored by Panasonic Avionics – Graham and Lewis look back on the past 12 months for the airline industry, considering the high and low points.
They also discuss what might be ahead in 2024.
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From aircraft availability to consolidation: 10 airline stories that will shape industry in 2024
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November 28, 2023 • 38 mins
In the latest instalment of the Airline Business Podcast – sponsored by Panasonic Avionics – Graham and Lewis discuss the aircraft orders placed at this year’s Dubai air show and what they might mean for capacity growth in the region, particularly when it comes to widebody jets.
They also look at the air cargo sector’s declining fortunes since its pandemic-era highs and consider whether a turnaround in demand is on the horizon.
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October 11, 2023 • 40 mins
Graham and Lewis discuss the latest consolidation moves in Europe, as Air France-KLM announces plans to take a minority stake in SAS.
They also consider the industry’s sustainability challenge, in light of the IATA World Sustainability Symposium in Madrid, including hurdles in the development of a sustainable aviation fuel industry.
Finally, they consider the latest opinions on the industry’s outlook, as strong demand and constrai...
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September 5, 2023 • 37 mins
Graham and Lewis look back on another strong set of quarterly results from the global airline industry, while considering whether the coming months will see ‘normalisation’ in more markets.
They then discuss the success or otherwise of the various start-up carriers that have launched operations over the past few years – and prospects for a few that are yet to get off the ground.
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August 1, 2023 • 34 mins
Graham and Lewis discuss the operational challenges being seen in Europe and North America, as ATC issues and airspace restrictions combine with weather events and other factors.
They also consider the longer-term capacity challenges in the industry and the impact of sustainability concerns on airline growth plans.
They then revisit this year's Airline Strategy Awards, highlighting some of the winning stories.
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May 15, 2023 • 27 mins
Graham and Lewis discuss how European and North American carriers performed during the recent earnings season, which saw a degree of ‘normalisation’ and plenty of positivity about the summer, despite the slower recovery of corporate travel.
They then consider the growing problems around aircraft maintenance delays, particularly in light of India’s Go First grounding its fleet.
Next they discuss Ryanair’s bumper – and long-expec...
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March 28, 2023 • 32 mins
Graham and Lewis talk through the growing list of consolidation moves within the global industry, discussing why deals take such a long time to get over the line.
They then look back on Graham’s recent interview with Lufthansa Group chief executive Carsten Spohr and what he had to say about the Italian market, before considering the launch of Riyadh Air and a bumper widebody deal for Saudi carriers.
Finally, Lewis talks through...
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February 10, 2023 • 27 mins
Graham and Lewis discuss the recent collapses of European carriers Flybe and Flyr, asking whether those developments belie a much brighter outlook for the industry in 2023.
They also consider recent comments from United Airlines chief executive Scott Kirby about fundamental changes to the industry coming out of the pandemic, which he suggests could make growth plans undeliverable if peers fail to act.
Expanding on Kirby’s comments...
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December 30, 2022 • 35 mins
Graham and Lewis discuss some of the most interesting developments in 2022, including KLM’s challenges, ITA Airways wrangling, Norwegian’s renaissance, JetBlue’s move for Spirit, Abra Group ambitions in Latin America, Air India’s transformation and consolidation, differing fortunes at domestic market-less Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific, and Saudi ambitions as it looks to launch new flag carrier.
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December 16, 2022 • 25 mins
Graham and Lewis discuss IATA's recent forecast for 2023, which showed the industry tipping into profitable territory after a punishing few years.
They also discuss airport charges following more developments at Heathrow, and consider Virgin Atlantic's growth plans.
They then focus ot the A380's fortunes following Etihad's decision to bring some back into service, before discussing United Airlines' recent bumper aircraft order - ...
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November 4, 2022 • 31 mins
Graham and Lewis discuss a strong third-quarter results season for airlines in Europe and North America, as constrained capacity met surging demand. They also consider whether that momentum can continue into 2023 and look at developments in the air cargo sector.
Then, following the recent ICAO agreement on a long-term aspirational goal for aviation, they examine the next steps for the airline industry on its journey to net-zero CO...
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September 28, 2022 • 29 mins
Graham and Lewis discuss the transition from a positive summer period in terms of demand and - in some cases - profits to an uncertain winter, with a long list of challenges clouding the 2023 outlook.
Jon Hemmerdinger then joins Graham to discuss the recent tie-up between United Airlines and Emirates, and Frontier Airlines' strategy after losing out on Spirit.
Finally, Graham and Lewis consider some of the consolidation moves in...
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August 22, 2022 • 24 mins
Graham and Lewis discuss the resumption of Boeing 787 deliveries and the impact of supply-chain issues on fleet planning.
They also look back to July’s Farnborough air show, which saw Boeing dominate the order announcements as Airbus unveiled a string of commitments before and after the event.
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Boeing resumes 787 deliveries, handing aircraft to American Airlines
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July 4, 2022 • 25 mins
Graham and Lewis consider the main talking points from the recent IATA AGM in Doha, at which the association outlined an improved economic outlook for the industry.
At the same time as better news on Covid restrictions being dropped, however, executives also acknowledged a new set of headwinds.
They also discuss the return of the Airbus A380 at some carriers, after questions were asked about its future during the pandemic.
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June 9, 2022 • 23 mins
Graham and Lewis consider the blame game that is emerging as airlines and the wider air travel sector grapple with operational challenges.
They also discuss the next sustainability steps for airlines – including sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and offsetting – as the industry prepares to meet in Doha for this year's IATA AGM.
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May 12, 2022 • 25 mins
Graham and Lewis discuss big airline expectations from the recent results season, alongside the operational challenges that threaten to limit the recovery and the uncertainty regarding what might follow.
And as more of the Asia-Pacific region brings down border restrictions, they consider the impact of China’s continued ‘zero-Covid’ policy on airlines within that country and on overseas carriers that relied on its citizens’ seemin...
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