GLG News by Airline Consultants: GLG Leaders and Scholars (US)

• Gatwick has one runway but is London's #2 airport • Heathrow continues to be a bottleneck and even T5 might not be enough • Ferrovial may end up putting Gatwick up for sale as it develops Stansted

• ILFC caused the A350 program to stall • This order was crucial for Airbus

I must disagree Doug, many people found Boeing's program too ambitious.

Boeing's delay announcement may be followed by more of the same.

Why is United Airlines considering the sale of its MRO?

Legacy airlines have been juggling their fleets to serve more overseas destinations Every US airline regards China as a new hotspot for revenue and requested service Every overseas flying, legacy airline, got a piece of China from DOT But with what will they serve these nw markets?

I have written about the demise of this airline more than once. Sooner or later, I will get it right.  Clearly I am getting closer.

LCCs do more good than bad While global warming may be an issue, economic impact is definitely an issue

• Alitalia's management are selling off the firm's best assets • As a going concern, the airline has failed • Nothing on the horizon indicates the company can be saved 

• Boeing had its conference call today explaining delays in the 787 program • While Boeing officials managed to assuage Wall Street, there are big questions ahead