Based in London, Alan is Europe & Middle East correspondent at Air Transport World.
A daily newspaper journalist in the UK and Middle East for 15 years, he then joined the UK's most successful corporate publishing company before setting up his own company in 2004. He has worked with ATW since 2014.
Low-cost carriers (LCC) Ryanair and Volotea are opening further bases in Europe, as they apply yet further pressure on legacy airlines and fellow LCCs.
Less than 18 months after taking control of UK carrier Monarch Airlines, its new owner is exploring strategic options for the London Luton Airport-based leisure operator.
UK startup Straightline Aviation (SLA) has placed a letter of intent for up to 12 Lockheed Martin Hybrid Airships. The deal, the first for the new airship, is potentially worth up to $480 million.
