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Ryanair Boeing 737-800
Ryanair books record profits 
Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair reached new levels of profitability for the year ending March 31, turning in net profits of €569 million ($732 million), up 13% on the previous year's figure of €503 million.
Ryanair eyes growth opportunities as European carriers contract 
Major restructuring or contractions in the short-haul operations of several major European carriers will present low-cost carrier (LCC) Ryanair with considerable short-term opportunities, the airline’s deputy CEO said Monday.
British Airways Airbus A380
IAG posts worsened Q1 figures 
International Airlines Group (IAG), parent company of Iberia and British Airways, reported a sharp deterioration in its first-quarter results compared to the previous year, taking into account exceptional items.
British lawmakers favor Heathrow expansion  1
An influential group of British lawmakers has spoken out in favor of expanding London Heathrow Airport with a third—and perhaps even a fourth—runway.
South African Airways Airbus A340-600
Etihad, South African Airways to create partnership  1
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways and South African Airways (SAA) have signed a memorandum of understanding to create a strategic partnership.
London Ashford cleared for expansion that will allow 737 flights 

More than six years after lodging an initial planning application, London Ashford Airport has been given UK government approval for a new terminal and runway extension.

Etihad, Air Canada sign codeshare agreement 1
Etihad Airways and Air Canada have agreed to increase cooperation through a new codeshare agreement.
Aer Lingus Airbus A330-200
Aer Lingus Q1 losses widen  4
Aer Lingus recorded a slightly worsened first-quarter loss compared to the previous year and the carrier said it would be reinforcing cost-cutting measures in response.
Jazeera Airways Airbus A320
Jazeera Airways Group triples 1Q net profit
Kuwait-based Jazeera Airways Group turned in what it described as an “exceptional” first quarter.
Jet Airways Acting CEO Hameed Ali, Etihad president and CEO James Hogan
Etihad, Jet Airways ink shareholding agreement 4
Etihad and Jet Airways have signed a long-awaited agreement that will see Etihad taking a strategic shareholding in the Indian carrier, as well as pumping in additional investment.
Gulf Air Airbus A330-200
Gulf Air reduces 1Q losses
Gulf Air posted what it described as a “solid” fiscal and operational first-quarter performance, as it embarked on a major restructuring plan to cut heavy losses.
Airbus A350-1000 British Airways
IAG, British Airways commits to 18 Airbus A350-1000s  15
International Airline Group (IAG), parent company of British Airways and Iberia, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Airbus for 18 A350-1000s, plus 18 options.
Alitalia Airbus A330-200
Alitalia names new chief
Alitalia has gone outside the aviation industry for its new CEO, Gabriele Del Torchio, who has already taken up his duties.
European airline organizations protest ETS development  2
Three airline organizations have protested a decision by the European Parliament on the controversial European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS).
Norwegian Air Shuttle Boeing 737-800
Norwegian Air Shuttle narrows losses in 1Q  1
Norwegian Air Shuttle reported sharply improved first-quarter figures, although the low-cost carrier still recorded a deficit for the period.
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