Graham Dunn

Profits at Greek carrier Aegean Airlines slipped by around one-fifth in the third quarter, a period in which capacity was limited by the continued impact of the Pratt & Whitney geared-turbofan engine inspections and conflict in the Middle East.

While Azul had a positive story to tell around its third-quarter financial performance - despite continued challenges in the market - it was the significance of debt restructuring which saw its executives strike a markedly brighter tone.

Brazilian carrier Azul believes it has secured enough additional aircraft to support its target of increasing capacity by 10% next year.believes it has secured enough additional aircraft as it targets a 10% increase in capacity next year.

Struggling US budget carrier Spirit Airlines has filed for a pre-arranged Chapter 11 restructuring process, from which it hopes to emerge in the

ITA Airways chair Antonino Turicchi is hopeful the Italian carrier can secure final approval for its protracted acquisition by Lufthansa Group from the outgoing European Commission before the year-end.

IATA chief executive Willie Walsh believes US president-elect Donald Trump's previous support of the airline industry during Covid and likely lighter regulatory touch mean US airline leaders are generally "net positive" about the incoming administration.

Estonian carrier Nordic Aviation Group has ceased operations and filed for bankruptcy after a proposed investor pulled out of a planned privatisation.