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.
Indian Ocean carrier Air Seychelles will drop its final long-haul route as the airline increasingly focuses its energies on serving regional destinations.
European turboprop manufacturer ATR has agreed to a partnership with non-profit organization AviAssist to strengthen flight safety awareness and accident prevention activities in Africa.
Scottish regional airline Loganair is continuing its recent expansion with a series of new services linking three Scottish destinations with London Southend Airport.