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.
Aer Lingus (EI) reported a third-quarter operating profit of €90.9 million ($116.3 million), down 2.9%, compared to €93.6 million in the year-ago quarter.
International Airlines Group (IAG), parent company of British Airways (BA) and Iberia (IB), is considering the purchase of Spanish low-cost carrier Vueling (VY).
Just nine months after opening its new passenger terminal, London Southend (SEN) starts work this month on a major expansion. The first section of the £10 million ($15 million), 90-metre long extension to the terminal building to be completed will be a new arrivals area, which has a target completion date of May 2013. Other improved facilities will follow, including enlarged check-in, security and departure areas, plus new retail and catering outlets. The project is due to be completed by Christmas 2013.
