Alan Dron

Europe & Middle East Correspondent, Air Transport World

London, UK

Summary

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.

Articles

By Alan Dron
Ireland-based low-cost carrier (LCC) Ryanair says it will take its fight to the highest court in Europe if necessary, as it again refused Thursday to accept a demand by UK competition authorities to sell down its 29.8% stake in Aer Lingus to 5%.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Pilots from Norwegian Air Shuttle and West Atlantic Airlines will be represented by the British Airline Pilots’ Association (BALPA) on both the national and international level.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Alan Dron
The European Union (EU) has approved funding for a new volcanic ash detection system for commercial aircraft developed by Israeli-based Elbit Systems and infrared and ultraviolet specialist Nicarnica.
Aircraft & Propulsion