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
UK-based regional carrier Loganair is to resume services under its own name in 2017, following 24 years operating under franchise arrangements with larger airlines. The move follows a split with its current franchisor, flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
UAE-based low-cost carrier Air Arabia has converted five options for Airbus A320s into firm orders, the airline said Nov. 23. The order, for the current A320ceo version, is worth $485 million at book value.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Dron
Fiji Airways has committed to ordering five Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to replace its narrowbody fleet of four 737-800s and one 737-700.
Aircraft & Propulsion