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Cathy Buyck

Contributing Editor

Latest by Cathy Buyck

Aug 6, 2020 - 12:30 PM

Lufthansa Warns of Low Yields as Capacity Expands but Demand Remains Low

The number of flights in European airspace are nearing 50 percent of 2019 levels, driven mainly by low-cost carriers operating short-haul leisure flights.

Aug 5, 2020 - 12:06 PM

Virgin Australia Becomes Short-haul Carrier, But Virgin Atlantic’s Future Still Uncertain

London-based Virgin Atlantic hopes creditors will approve its restructuring and recapitalization plan on August 25 as its cash reserves are dissipating.

Jul 30, 2020 - 9:55 AM

Airbus Aims To ‘Significantly’ Cull Aircraft Inventory by Year-end

Europe's dominant OEM counted 145 unshipped airplanes in inventory at the end of June because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Jul 22, 2020 - 1:53 PM

A4E Renews Call To Prolong Slot Rule Waiver Through March

The airline group asserts that the ongoing Covid-19 crisis and its impact on demand justify their demand to freeze their slot portfolios.

Jul 20, 2020 - 6:00 AM

Novel Coronavirus Shakes Up Global Airline Industry

Airlines that have not benefitted from government aid struggle to survive the pandemic.

Jul 1, 2020 - 2:11 PM

IATA, Green Lobby at Odds over New Baseline for Corsia

ICAO’s decision to change the baseline date for Corsia’s emissions calculation has drawn condemnation from environmentalists but applause from airlines.

Jun 25, 2020 - 1:33 PM

Lufthansa Saved From Collapse By Disputed Government Aid

The German airline's leading private shareholder had opposed state aid, which was contingent on the government taking a 20 percent stake in the company.

Jun 23, 2020 - 1:00 PM

France Seeks To Curb Short-haul Domestic Flights

The French government wants to prevent low-cost carriers from replacing Air France on routes it has to abandon as part of its €7 billion bailout.

Jun 18, 2020 - 10:57 AM

IAG Pulls Plug on Low-cost Subsidiary Level Europe

Level Europe operated low-cost short-haul flights from bases in Vienna and Amsterdam with Airbus A320 family aircraft.