Global Perspective
The world view
Our high-flying columnists from around the globe tell it how it is in their neck of the woods and spot onboard developments with a difference. Tell us what's happening near you at
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Telling it straight...
Europe
Moscow, Nice, Le Bourget, London Luton
and Geneva have been ranked top in Europe according to a new business aviation service. Avinode Business Intelligence is monitoring business aviation activity throughout Europe and is publishing fortnightly tables on the 25 top-ranking airports. The ranking is based on the number of unique flight requests from passengers departing out of IACO codes starting with E, L, and U over the previous 30 days. When followed over time this chart will give a sense of seasonal changes in flight patterns and general flight patterns in Europe.
www.avinode.com
South America
As Brazil grabs all the headlines, aviation trends
are looking good across the region. Latin American airlines are expected to post a $600 million profit in 2013 with passenger demand and capacity here ranked second only to the Middle East, according to IATA's latest global outlook report. Growth is being boosted by buoyant trade and business flows with Asia and North America although the global environment remains difficult. "This is a very tough business. The average airline will earn about $4 for each passenger carried and this is less than the cost of a sandwich in most places." Tony Tyler
IATA director general and ceo
India
"India’s dream of flying high is crashing due to
increased operating costs and stagnant demand. Although India is progressing to become the third largest aviation market by 2020, the industry is challenged by the depreciating rupee, leading to increased fuel costs and reduced levels of passenger travel.
Government liberalisation is helping and the latest initiative allows airlines to charge for add-ons which has been warmly welcomed by all of India's domestic carriers." Zafar Siamwala
CEO Oberoi Flight Services, India & Mauritius
Japan
"It’s all about low-cost carriers here. The ANA/Air
Asia joint venture has collapsed due to irreconcilable differences. Air Asia Japan will be a wholly- owned subsidiary of ANA from October 31. Meanwhile Osaka- based Peach Aviation will expand with its first Tokyo route (double daily) from Kansai on October 27. That will compete head on with Jetstar Japan which transported 1.6 million passengers in its first year, increased its routes to 14, expanded its fleet to 13 and increased its number of flights to 70 daily. Although expanding fast it's still said to be losing money and having growing pains." Tim Zandbergen Manager TFK Corporation Narita International Airport
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