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Thursday, 22 February 2018

BBC News

• Qantas Airways sees record half year profitsAustralian biggest airline beats off competition and higher fuel costs to post a 14.6% jump in profits.

Financial Times

• Hedge funds seek lift-off in leasing aircraftInvestment firms turn to the business of buying and leasing planes to help boost returns
• Qantas shares jump on buyback plans, profits growth

Mail Online

• Third of Brits are more scared of flying than 10 years ago The study, carried out by National Geographic, showed that people in the UK now take an average of three flights every year but that hasn't stopped a third of Brits having a fear of taking to the skies.

Daily Post (North Wales)

• First 'double bed' Airbus delivered to Qatar Airways The aircraft is the first of 37 A350-1000s ordered by the carrier

Buying Business Travel

• British Airways reassures buyers over NDCAirline will talk to buyers before marketing directly to their travellers

Aviation Industry

• Air France to operate 75% of flights during Feb. 22 strike Air France estimates it would operate 75% of flights despite a strike planned for Feb. 22, with the turnout of strikers estimated at 28%. read more
• CFM International names new EVPCFM International has named Sébastien Imbourg as EVP, replacing François Bastin who has been appointed EVP-commercial engine programs for Safran Aircraft Engines (SAE). read more