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.
Ireland-based low-cost carrier (LCC) Ryanair (FR) posted a €99 million ($121 million) net profit for the first quarter ended June 30, down 29% from €139 million year-over-year, largely due to a 27% rise in fuel costs.
Etihad Airways (EY) anticipates an imminent expansion of its relationship with Irish flag-carrier Aer Lingus (EI), EY president and CEO James Hogan said in London Friday.
Rolls-Royce has announced an underlying pre-tax profit of £637 million ($987 million) for the half-year ended June 30, up 7% compared to the same period in 2011.
