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First A321XLR Delivered to Iberia
The first Airbus A321XLR was delivered to Iberia on Wednesday. After over a year of delays, the long-range narrowbody jet may enter revenue service as soon as next week. Airbus faced some regulatory headwinds with the aircraft’s additional fuel tanks,…
August 2, 2024 12:24 pm ET -
IAG Withdraws from Air Europa Purchase
International Airlines Group (IAG) has withdrawn from an agreement to purchase the remaining 80% share of Spanish carrier Air Europa. Reuters reported the decision was made public on Thursday as IAG announced its half-yearly trading figures. Chief Executive Luis Gallego…
June 7, 2024 10:25 am ET -
IATA Expects Record Airline Revenues in 2024
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is forecasting total airline revenues for 2024 will reach a record high of $996 billion. This week, the airline trade association held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit in Dubai,…
May 10, 2024 12:04 pm ET -
IAG Airlines Post Positive Q1 Results
The International Airlines Group (IAG) has reported a significant increase in operating profit for the first quarter of the year (Q1 2024). The consortium that includes British Airways (BA), Iberia, Vueling, Aer Lingus, and LEVEL posted a €68 million ($73…
April 26, 2024 4:26 pm ET -
IAG-Air Europa Deal May Have ‘Negative Effect on Competition’
The European Commission (EC) has issued a ‘Statement of Objections’ to the International Airlines Group (IAG) on IAG’s proposed acquisition of Spanish-based Air Europa. The Commission released a statement on Friday after opening an investigation in January 2024 ‘to understand…