Chinese Carriers Also Face Challenges On Asia-Europe Sector, Despite Flying Over Russian Airspace
Chinese international carriers, theoretically, are well-placed to capitalize on the current market situation, in which Middle Eastern airlines are struggling to serve the Asia-Europe market. The Chinese airlines have the advantage of flying over Russian airspace, resulting in more direct…
Dovetail Electric Targets First Flight In 2027’s First-Half
Dovetail Electric Aviation plans to have the first flight of its all-electric Cessna Caravan in 2027’s first-half and has shelved plans to have a hydrogen-electric powered version. “We were targeting to do first flight by the end of this year,…
Aviation Personnel Need To Be More Active In Shaping Their Careers: Korn Ferry’s Torbjorn Karlsson
People in aviation need to be far more active in shaping their careers and that sometimes includes accepting career opportunities outside of aviation so as to develop a breadth of experience. This is according to Torbjorn Karlsson, senior client partner…
Poor Economy, Not Just Fuel Shortage, Real Problem For Airlines
The mainstream news media has been reporting that airlines are suspending some air services due to fuel shortages, but it is far more complex than that. It is correct that in Asia there are airlines that have scaled back flights…
ANALYSIS: Middle East War Changes The Game For Asian Carriers
Asian carriers have an opportunity to capture market share permanently, now that the Middle Eastern carriers are struggling when it comes to serving the Europe-Asia Pacific passenger market. The Middle Eastern airlines are hoping that once the Middle East war…
OPINION: QantasLink’s Decision To Close Crew Bases In Regional Australia May Prove To Be A Strategic Mistake
Qantas Airways’ domestic regional carrier QantasLink has disclosed that it is shuttering crew bases in Canberra, Hobart and Mildura, arguing it helps to mitigate potential flight delays and disruptions. The airline says it plans to consolidate its crew this year…
