Latest analysis
US low-cost sector reports more stable booking trends heading into summer
While much of the USA’s low-cost sector has been struggling amid a slowdown in demand for discount airline seats, companies say bookings are trending positively.
Emirates acknowledges ‘jittery’ markets as it powers ahead in global profit race
Emirates has once again set a high benchmark for global airline earnings, announcing a full-year group net profit of Dhs20.5 billion ($5.57 billion) while saying it has “excitement and optimism” about the year to come.
Turmoil abroad and weakening peso eats into Mexican airline profits
Mexican carriers Aeromexico and VivaAerobus were dragged down in the first quarter by a ”sluggish” local economy and weakening Mexican peso.
Gol’s optimism building as it nears conclusion of financial restructuring
Brazilian carrier Gol amended its full-year financial expectations based on its Chapter 11 bankruptcy progress and released upbeat preliminary first-quarter financial figures.
Turkish Airlines heads into summer with point to prove
When Turkish Airlines outlined a loss-making first quarter of 2025 on 29 April, it was noteworthy for being the first red profit figures from the operator since the first half of 2021.
Airline news digest: 26 April - 2 May 2025
Our regular rundown of the biggest airline stories from the past seven days.
After five years, post-pandemic profitability still eludes China’s ‘Big Three’
Following the years of China’s onerous ‘zero-Covid’ policy, its three largest carriers are still struggling to achieve the same levels profitability seen by their peers globally.
Is United the hinted-at ‘large’ domestic carrier exploring partnership with JetBlue?
Hours after JetBlue Airways executives disclosed on 29 April that they are still exploring the formation of a new domestic airline alliance, reports tied United Airlines to the emerging pact.
Interviews
PSA Airlines chief Dion Flannery pursuing ‘well-orchestrated growth plan’
After long grappling with a sharp pilot shortage that left many of its jets grounded and its fleet underutilised, US regional carrier PSA Airlines finds itself in a different position.
Michael O’Leary on Boeing quality, Max 10, fares, and ‘fat, dumb and happy’ peers
A year on from Michael’s O’Leary’s complaints about finding “spanners under floorboards” in Ryanair’s new Max jets, and the airline’s group chief executive is feeling more upbeat about Boeing’s progress.
Arajet chief outlines vision for connecting Santo Domingo to the Americas
Launching flights to the USA has always been a major component of Arajet’s business plan but the carrier has taken a circuitous route getting there, chief executive Victor Pacheco Mendez tells Airline Business.
How Air Samarkand is contributing to Uzbekistan’s rapid aviation growth
Only a few years ago, Central Asian country Uzbekistan counted its government-owned flag carrier as its sole local airline. But in 2025, much has changed
Latvian transport minister on Air Baltic’s post-IPO future
Latvia’s government aims to retain at least a 25% interest in Air Baltic as the company prepares to open its capital to investors, but accepts that the carrier might have to give up some of its independence in order to flourish
Opinion
Busting the airline demand management myths
Sustainability policies that do not reflect the reality of growth trends worldwide risk ‘carbon colonialism’, writes SimpliFlying’s Shashank Nigam
The pressing airline challenges in 2025
As airlines face operational and strategic issues, some leadership teams appear to have short memories, writes CTAIRA analyst Chris Tarry
What does an unpredictable US administration mean for the global airline sector?
After its initial optimism over expectations of business-friendly policies from the new administration, the airline industry is discovering it might have to take some rough with the smooth while Donald Trump is in the White House
‘Not my job’ is not a valid option for airlines on the net-zero journey
If airline leaders openly disagree with the industry’s net-zero pathway, it risks discrediting current initiatives, argues SimpliFlying’s Shashank Nigam
From making its debut as a magazine in 1985 through to its evolution into an online data and analysis tool, Airline Business has forged a reputation for providing high-quality, in-depth coverage of the airline sector’s strategic and economic drivers. Our trusted insight gives users a competitive edge in the global industry.