A British-Spanish Merger

British Airways and Iberia have reached a preliminary agreement under which the two airlines would merge into a single company by late 2010. The new airline group would have 419 aircraft and fly to 205 destinations.

Airbus forecasts 25'000 new aircraft

According to its latest market forecast, Airbus foresees a demand for some 25'000 new passenger and freighter aircraft valued at US$ 3.1 trillion between now and 2028. Furthermore, Airbus sees trends thowards larger and more eco-efficient aircraft.

Airsider on Tour: Indian Eyes

In September 2009, we will return to the Orbis DC-10 Flying Eye Hospital. Joining the crew during the program in Jaipur, India and Chittagong, Bangladesh, we will report from the aircraft and the hospitals to tell you the stories.

First Class Investments

Investing into premium products seems illogical given today's economic conditions, but for many airlines, a leading first class is still a key differentiator and they are willing to invest in. Swiss International Air Lines has been the latest carrier to unveil new seats and amenities for their most valued customers.

New Zealand Pricing and Competition

This article analyses the impact of competition on pricing and price discrimination using data on 2053 flights on thirteen New Zealand routes observed in 2006 and 2007. The following analysis by Pratik Keshav is an interesting example for the dynamics of competition in an opening closed market.

Airport management: There are five "secrets" for airport success in a rapidly changing global aviation industry. Although they are of course not secrets, it often seems that they might as well be. CAPA's Peter Harbison tells us what it takes to build a successful hub.

Orbis is a development organization with the goal to improve eyecare standards all over the globe. To do so, Orbis operates its own aircraft, a DC-10 which has been converted to the world's only Flying Eye Hospital. We joined the crew on a programme in Bulgaria. An Airsider Classic Report by Michael Meier.