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Plane making giants Boeing and Airbus are struggling to manage the effects of coronavirus. Airbus's chief executive Guillaume Faury has warned staff that deep job cuts could be on the way. Meanwhile its American rival Boeing has cancelled a $4 billion deal to join forces with Embraer of Brazil, and has asked staff for voluntary redundancies. The BBC's Theo Leggett brings us the details, and we get wider context from Max Kingsley-Jones, an executive director at the news service Flight Global. Also in the programme, New Zealand has relaxed some of the very tight restrictions it introduced to try to beat the coronavirus, after prime minister Jacinda Ardern said Covid-19 has in effect been eliminated in the country. Colin Peacock is a presenter on Radio New Zealand and tells us how the country's citizens are responding to the news. Plus we look at the impact of coronavirus on the global horticulture sector. Ed Webb, chairman of Webbs Garden Centre in the middle of England says the company has been attracting four times the number of customers it would normally have at this time of year. But we hear that producers in Kenya's flower industry are being forced to destroy blooms for which there is no market. And Dutch Flower Group boss Marco van Zijverden tells us up to 80% of flower production in the Netherlands is also currently going to waste. (Picture: A Boeing production line. Picture credit: Getty Images.)
Join Graham Dunn, Lewis Harper and Max Kingsley-Jones as they look back on 2019 and the past decade, and forward to what 2020 might have in store for airlines. Why IATA is sounding a more optimistic note for airlines in 2020 https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/why-iata-is-sounding-a-more-optimistic-note-for-airlines-in-2020/135745.article Do high-profile failures tell the airline story of 2019? https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/do-high-profile-failures-tell-the-airline-story-of-2019/134612.article 2019 airline year in review https://www.flightglobal.com/in-depth/2019-airline-year-in-review/134609.article Key airline CEO appointments in 2019 https://www.flightglobal.com/in-depth/key-airline-ceo-appointments-in-2019/134614.article Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary on group CEO role, strikes, 737 Max and environmental scrutiny https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/michael-oleary-on-tackling-ryanairs-biggest-challenges/135845.article Hong Kong Airlines’ woes offer hard lessons https://www.flightglobal.com/analysis/hong-kong-airlines-woes-offer-hard-lessons/135811.article
Join executive editor Graham Dunn and managing editor Lewis Harper as they discuss signs of slowing in the performance of carriers in Europe and elsewhere. They also examine IAG’s potential purchase of Spanish carrier Air Europa and the latest developments in Brazil as the country’s government attempts to kick-start growth of commercial aviation. FlightGlobal's executive director of content Max Kingsley-Jones then joins Lewis to talk through developments from this year’s Dubai air show, including a raft of orders from Emirates and some new 737 Max deals for Boeing. ANALYSIS: Climate tightens in third quarter for European airlines https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/analysis-climate-tightens-in-third-quarter-for-euro-462055/ Lufthansa ramps up group cost-cutting measures https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/lufthansa-ramps-up-group-cost-cutting-measures-462063/ Consumer confidence, Max grounding drive Delta's Q3 revenue boost https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/consumer-confidence-max-grounding-drive-deltas-q3-461403/ DOT approves Delta’s four-way joint venture without Alitalia https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/dot-approves-deltas-four-way-joint-venture-without-462470/ Norwegian names new chief as restructuring efforts continue https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/norwegian-names-new-chief-as-restructuring-efforts-c-462429/ ANALYSIS: The logic of IAG's swoop for Air Europa https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/analysis-the-logic-of-iags-swoop-for-air-europa-461978/ IAG needs to rationalise its multiple airline brands: Walsh https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/iag-needs-to-rationalise-its-multiple-airline-brands-462107/ OPINION: Brazil takes steps towards realising airline potential https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/opinion-brazil-takes-steps-towards-realising-airlin-462440/ Aviation in Brazil hampered by litigation, taxes, regulation https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/aviation-in-brazil-hampered-by-litigation-taxes-r-461872/ Private investment driving aviation growth in Brazil: minister https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/private-investment-driving-aviation-growth-in-brazi-461837/ ANALYSIS: The complex background to Emirates’ Dubai deals https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/analysis-the-complex-background-to-emirates-dubai-462434/ DUBAI: 'Still long way to go' in Etihad transformation – chief https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/dubai-still-long-way-to-go-in-etihad-transformat-462342/ DUBAI: Boeing confident of 737 Max sales revival https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/dubai-boeing-confident-of-737-max-sales-revival-462310/
Join executive editor Graham Dunn and managing editor Lewis Harper as they discuss another round of winter failures in the European market – including Thomas Cook's collapse. They also examine Virgin Atlantic's plans for a third runway at Heathrow after a rebranding of Flybe, the surprise LATAM-Delta tie-up and growth at China's airports as Beijing Daxing opens. FlightGlobal's executive director of content Max Kingsley-Jones then joins Graham to talk through this month's Airline Business cover interview with Emirates Airline's president Tim Clark. ANALYSIS: Airlines still feeling heat in European leisure market https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/analysis-airlines-still-feeling-heat-in-european-le-461465/ Flybe and widebody orders key to Virgin Atlantic's Heathrow aims https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/flybe-and-widebody-orders-key-to-virgin-atlantics-460957/ INTERVIEW: Mark Anderson on foundations for Virgin Connect https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/interview-mark-anderson-on-foundations-for-virgin-461626/ ANALYSIS: Why Brazil continues to upset global alliances https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/analysis-why-brazil-continues-to-upset-global-allia-461190/ ANALYSIS: In Beijing Daxing, China pins 'big prosperity' hope https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/analysis-in-beijing-daxing-china-pins-big-prosper-460873/ INTERVIEW: Chongqing airport explains intercontinental ambitions https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/interview-chongqing-airport-explains-intercontinent-461359/ INTERVIEW: Emirates Airline president Tim Clark https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/interview-emirates-airline-president-tim-clark-461147/
Join Airline Business managing editor Lewis Harper as he takes you through all the key airline-related developments at this year’s Paris air show. Tuesday's news was dominated by a surprise Boeing 737 Max order from IAG. We also here from the under-fire acting chief executive of South African Airlines. Lewis is joined by executive editor Graham Dunn to talk through the day's orders, and Max Kingsley-Jones to discuss NMA-related developments. IAG signs for 200 Max jets https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/paris-iag-signs-for-200-max-jets-459119/ ANALYSIS: Paris air show 2019 order tracker – update https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/analysis-paris-air-show-2019-order-tracker-update-459019/ PARIS: Iberia and Aer Lingus opt for A321XLRs https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/paris-iberia-and-aer-lingus-opt-for-a321xlrs-459108/
Join executive editor Graham Dunn and managing editor Lewis Harper as they discuss all the talking points from the recent IATA AGM in Seoul, including a downward adjustment for industry profits, existential threats from climate change and progress on gender diversity in senior airline roles. Max Kingsley-Jones then joins the discussion to talk through the latest thinking on the grounding of the Boeing 737 Max fleet. IATA downgrades 2019 profits outlook by a fifth https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/iata-downgrades-2019-profits-outlook-by-a-fifth-458618/ IATA resolution aims to reaffirm climate commitments https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/iata-resolution-aims-to-reaffirm-climate-commitments-458599/ INTERVIEW: IATA chief Alexandre de Juniac flags pressing issues https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/interview-iata-chief-alexandre-de-juniac-flags-pres-458560/ Airline chiefs concerned over varying 737 Max timelines https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/airline-chiefs-concerned-over-varying-737-max-timeli-458631/
Libby speaks with former pilot and current aviation litigator Arthur Rosenberg & British aviation expert Max Kingsley-Jones, the executive director of content at FlightGlobal
SHOW NOTESI. News of the weekUS airlines vs the Gulf airlines, round twoU.S. Airlines vs Gulf Carriers: That Escalated Quickly — Paul Papadimitriou, LayoversQatar's Al Baker firmly rebukes Delta chief in subsidies row — Max Kingsley-Jones, FlightGlobalDelta CEO apologizes for terrorist remark — Karen Walker, ATWEmirates Boss Pushes Back on Delta's Open Skies and 9/11 Claims — Jason Clampet, SkiftU.S Airport Group Sides Against Airlines in Open Skies Battle — Marisa Garcia, SkiftThe Battle Over Open Skies Forces U.S. Tourism Industry to Choose Sides — Marisa Garcia, SkiftEmirates Considers Reducing Tickets Prices — RJ321, Airliners.netAre cabin toxic fumes a health risk?Warning over toxic fumes in plane cabins — Andrew Gilligan, TelegraphNorth Korea Air Force OneSee Inside Kim Jong Un's Remodeled Air Force One — Taylor Rogoway, JalopnikTurkish might get two A380sTurkish Air Said to Consider Leasing A380s From Malaysia Air — Ercan Ersoy and Andrea Rothman, BloombergGulfstream breaks world recordGulfstream Breaks Round The World Record With Only One Fuel Stop — Chris Clarke, JalopnikFAI.orgLufthansa's premium costs versus LCCLufthansa Proposes Legacy Growth Plan In Return For Staff Concessions — Jens Flottau, Aviation WeekLufthansa's Eurowings agrees new pay deal with pilots — ReutersLufthansa's new budget airline cleared for take-off — Chris Bryant, FT ($)EU releases report on LCC working conditionsZero-hour pilot contracts threaten air safety, says study — EuractivVirgin America posts profitsVirgin America posts second consecutive full-year net profit — Aaron Karp, ATWDelta lost dogsFurious owners claim Delta lost their show dogs at airport — Matt Markovich, KomonewsRussia requests APIRussia to require API for all overflights — hugolover, Flyertalk II. Innovation in AirTech, PaxEx and designAir France mobile upgrade gameAir France Upgrade Challenge — AirFrance.comThe upgrade challenge: new cabins launch in Asia — Air France (video)Air France Launches The Upgrade Challenge Social Game — Ryan Lum, Creative Guerilla MarketingBreathometerBreathometer ties in Uber and last-minute hotel stays for drunk — Nick Vivion, TnoozAirports set to impose tougher restrictions on alcohol sales in the departure lounge after number of 'air rage' incidents triples in three years — John Hutchinson, MailOnlineAnti-alcohol group calls for booze to be banned on planes following increase in mid-air incidents — Andrea Magrath, MailOnlineChina Eastern introduces digital personal assistantChina Eastern Chatbot Flight Takes Off: Will "XiaoIce" Raise In-Flight Services to Unprecedented Levels? — Kai-Chin Shih, Talk AirlinesMeet XiaoIce, a Chinese chatbot that works with their version of Cortana — John Callaham, Windows CentralMicrosoft XiaoIce (Chinese)Siri in the cockpitHoneywell tests voice-recognition technology on flight decks — Meryl Fishler, Cronkite NewsCool New Cockpit Technologies — Honeywell Aviation (video)3D printed Rolls-Royce engineRolls-Royce to fly Trent XWB with largest-ever 3D-printed part — Murdo Morrison, FlightGlobalANA sells 747-400 parts as memorabiliaForever 747 — ANA A-Style (Japanese)A Concorde podcast episodeFlying the Concorde — Omega Tau, episode 166 III. App of the WeekOpenFlights.org IV. Debate of the WeekThe origins of the Gulf AirlinesThe Rise of the Gulf Carriers — Ashley Kindergan, TheFinancialistFlying High, The Improbable Rise of the Gulf Airlines — Jim Krane, Foreign AffairsBig three Gulf airlines brush aside obstacles in pursuit of dominance — Gwyn Topham, The GuardianThe sky is the limit: has the time come for air traffic control in the GCC? — Albawaba Business V. Question of the weekWhat is the largest airline in the world by fleet size? by Paul (after Alex told him Emirates wasn't in the Top 10)World Airline Fleets: Top 10 Aviation Armadas with Most Airplanes — FinancesOnlineThe 10 Airlines With the Biggest Fleets in the World — Rob Cowte, The Richest VI. Airport of the weekMUC.One of the most efficient airports when it comes to transit—a 30 minutes layovers is enough to catch a connecting flight, but also one of the most forward-looking when it comes to noise and pollution control. Official website
Max Kingsley Jones continues his tour of the Super Constellation in the cockpit, talking with volunteer pilot Paul Zitzer.