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Traffic

AirTran expects first annual loss since 1999

20-Nov-08: AirTran Airways is expecting to report its first full-year loss since 1999 this year, due to high fuel prices earlier in the year and weaker demand since the Summer peak. In 1999, the carrier reported a USD99 million loss. CFO, Arne Haak, stated, “we've replaced high oil and a moderate economy with lower oil and an uncertain economy”.

Fleets

Spring Airlines taps HSH Nordbank for USD20 million loan

18-Nov-08: Shanghai-based LCC, Spring Airlines, stated it has entered its first bank loan agreement, borrowing USD20 million from Germany’s HSH Nordbank. The funds will be used to acquire aircraft next year. Spring Airlines announced plans in May-08 to order 30 A320s, subject to regulatory approval, as part of plans to expand its fleet to 100 aircraft by 2015.

Finance

Royal Jordanian confident of full year profit

18-Nov-08: After weathering a period of intense fuel prices Royal Jordanian Airlines has reported an operating profit of USD33.9 million for the first nine months of 2008, even as its fuel costs almost doubled. The carrier suffered an overall net loss of USD2.8 million for the nine-month period, with much of the loss attributable to a USD24.0 million decline in the value of its fuel hedges as oil prices have plummeted.

Regulation

As global economic gloom grows, ASEAN liberalises skies, but ratification could drag

07-Nov-08: In the midst of a worsening global economic downturn, the ten-members of ASEAN have taken crucial and timely steps to liberalise aviation access. The multilateral agreements aim to deepen and broaden internal economic integration and linkages with the world economy, to realise an ASEAN Economic Community.

ATM

NAV CANADA reports small lift in revenue for FY08

18-Nov-08: NAV CANADA, the Canadian Air Navigation Service Provider, announced revenue for the 12 months ended 31-Aug-08 increased 1.9% year-on-year to CAD1,228 million. Operating expenses (before rate stabilisation) in the 12 months were CAD961 million, “comparable” to FY07.

Alliances/Consolidation

Czech Airlines sets itself up for privatisation in 2009, even if buyers are scarce

13-Nov-08: The Czech national flag carrier and SkyTeam member reported bullish results for the first three quarters, along with a firm outlook, implying it is largely immune to the recent downturn in market sentiment.