http://www.flightglobal.comen-gbThu, 02 Sep 2010 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2010/09/02/346884/iata-current-capacity-growth-matches-demand.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2010/09/02/346884/iata-current-capacity-growth-matches-demand.htmlAs carriers have placed a raft of new orders over recent months, the International Air Transport Association sees some threat of excess capacity, yet assures that airlines' published schedules suggest capacity growth will remain in line with demand. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2010/09/01/346834/air-china-switches-15-787-8s-order-to-787-9s.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2010/09/01/346834/air-china-switches-15-787-8s-order-to-787-9s.html Air China has converted its order for 15 Boeing 787-8s to 787-9s, and expects to take delivery of the new aircraft from end-2015. The 787-9 will be...Wed, 01 Sep 2010 04:08:26 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2010/08/31/346804/jal-to-retire-103-aircraft-cut-16000-jobs-in-financial-turnaround.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2010/08/31/346804/jal-to-retire-103-aircraft-cut-16000-jobs-in-financial-turnaround.html Japan Airlines (JAL) will retire more than 100 aircraft, cut 16,000 jobs and streamline its operations as part of a rehabilitation plan to return to profit. The...Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:32:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2010/08/31/346790/jal-mulls-starting-low-cost-carrier.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2010/08/31/346790/jal-mulls-starting-low-cost-carrier.html Japan Airlines (JAL) is considering starting a low-cost carrier, and has roped in fellow Oneworld carrier Qantas Airways in its study. "We have been...Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:18:30 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2010/08/30/346778/iata-current-capacity-growth-matches-demand.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2010/08/30/346778/iata-current-capacity-growth-matches-demand.html As carriers have placed a raft of new aircraft orders at recent airshows, IATA does see some threat of excess capacity, yet the association assures that...Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:42:20 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2010/08/24/346165/jetstar-boosts-new-zealand-capacity-after-pacific-blues-exit.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2010/08/24/346165/jetstar-boosts-new-zealand-capacity-after-pacific-blues-exit.htmlAustralian low-cost carrier Jetstar plans to expand its domestic New Zealand operations and base another two aircraft there, following a decision by Virgin Blue to exit the domestic New Zealand market.Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:47:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2010/08/17/346252/interview-egyptair-group-chairman-hussein-massoud.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2010/08/17/346252/interview-egyptair-group-chairman-hussein-massoud.html With the end of a renewal phase in sight, EgyptAir Group chairman and chief executive Hussein Massoud is turning the focus onto capitalising on its key geographic advantage For EgyptAir the pieces of the jigsaw are coming together. There is group profitability, Star Alliance membership, a new dedicated terminal at its Cairo base and investment in new aircraft, bringing its fleet and onboard product bang up to date. Indeed, by the time IATA's annual general meeting rolls into Cairo next summer, itself another sign of EgyptAir's growing presence on the global stage, the carrier will have all but renewed its fleet. Yet this is just the start. Current fleet plans largely focus on renewal, but growth is on the long-term horizon. "EgyptAir has to be bigger," says Hussein Massoud, chief executive and chairman of EgyptAir's holding company. "We have aTue, 17 Aug 2010 14:43:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2010/08/17/346245/us-carriers-press-forward-to-build-sustained-profitability.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2010/08/17/346245/us-carriers-press-forward-to-build-sustained-profitability.htmlStrong second quarter results saw a huge jump in profitability for US carriers over the same stage last year. But airline management teams are refusing to get carried away as they focus on the long-term aims of building sustained profitability Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2010/08/16/346203/skywest-steps-up-with-expressjet-move.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2010/08/16/346203/skywest-steps-up-with-expressjet-move.htmlSecond time works a charm for SkyWest, as it finally agrees ExpressJet acquisition deal Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:15:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2010/08/16/346162/virgin-blues-exit-from-new-zealand-market-prompted-by-heavy-losses.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2010/08/16/346162/virgin-blues-exit-from-new-zealand-market-prompted-by-heavy-losses.html Virgin Blue's decision to exit the New Zealand domestic market comes after it lost "millions of dollars" since starting operations three years ago. "The...Mon, 16 Aug 2010 04:06:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2010/08/16/346160/virgin-blue-unveils-wide-ranging-restructure-of-network.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2010/08/16/346160/virgin-blue-unveils-wide-ranging-restructure-of-network.html Australia's Virgin Blue is withdrawing from the New Zealand domestic market, increasing trans-Tasman, medium-haul and long-haul services, and boosting capacity...Mon, 16 Aug 2010 02:59:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2010/08/11/346010/thai-firms-up-order-for-seven-a330s.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2010/08/11/346010/thai-firms-up-order-for-seven-a330s.html Thai Airways International has finalised a firm order with Airbus for the purchase of seven Airbus A330-300s, following a memorandum of understanding signed...Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:14:57 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2010/08/05/345862/dubai-aerospace-enterprise-appears-to-cancel-25-widebody-orders.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2010/08/05/345862/dubai-aerospace-enterprise-appears-to-cancel-25-widebody-orders.html Boeing has received cancellations for 25 widebody aircraft, widely believed to be from financially shaky UAE-based Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE). The...Thu, 05 Aug 2010 18:46:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2010/08/05/345797/senior-management-changes-at-jetstar.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2010/08/05/345797/senior-management-changes-at-jetstar.html Qantas Airways has announced senior management changes at its low-cost carrier Jetstar as the airline seeks to grow further in Asia. Jetstar CEO Bruce...Thu, 05 Aug 2010 03:44:35 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2010/08/04/345740/cathay-to-purchase-30-a350s-and-six-777s.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2010/08/04/345740/cathay-to-purchase-30-a350s-and-six-777s.htmlCathay Pacific Airways has signed a letter of intent to purchase 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft, and plans to exercise purchase rights for six Boeing 777-300ERs. The...Wed, 04 Aug 2010 07:01:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2010/07/29/345546/farnborough-orders-give-industry-shot-in-the-arm.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2010/07/29/345546/farnborough-orders-give-industry-shot-in-the-arm.htmlAs a barometer for the health of the airline industry, this year's Farnborough Air Show provided a further welcome shot in the arm. Hot on the heels of fast-improving...Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:31:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2010/07/22/345223/market-outlook-digging-a-little-deeper.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2010/07/22/345223/market-outlook-digging-a-little-deeper.htmlChris Tarry looks beneath the surface of the industry's headline numbers. Analysis by Flightglobal Insight Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2010/07/22/345225/2009-world-airline-rankings-lessons-learned.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2010/07/22/345225/2009-world-airline-rankings-lessons-learned.htmlThe Airline Business financial rankings underline how bad things got for the industry in 2009. But while things are on the up, is there reason to hope for a more profitable future? Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:06:00 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2010/07/07/344124/spicejets-owners-mull-over-new-ceo-and-strategy.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2010/07/07/344124/spicejets-owners-mull-over-new-ceo-and-strategy.html The new owner of India's SpiceJet, who is buying a majority stake in India's SpiceJet, is likely to decide on a name change and confirm a new CEO only around...Wed, 07 Jul 2010 02:49:50 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2010/07/02/343978/spicejet-ceo-quits-with-impending-ownership-change.htmlhttp://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2010/07/02/343978/spicejet-ceo-quits-with-impending-ownership-change.html Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet's CEO Sanjay Aggarwal has quit, as the airline's ownership looks set to change hands. Aggarwal stepped down after...Fri, 02 Jul 2010 07:03:16 GMT