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Michael Doran-

Michael Doran

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About Michael Doran

Journalist - A professional aviation journalist writing across the industry spectrum. Michael uses his MBA and corporate business experience to go behind the obvious in search of the real story. A strong network of senior aviation contacts mixed with a boyhood passion for airplanes helps him share engaging content with fellow devotees. Based in Melbourne, Australia.

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Korean Air Q2 Revenue Climbs But Profit Nose Dives

Korean Air has released its tentative Q2 results, and while revenue is up, operating profit has fallen by 36% compared to 2022.

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Jetstar Asia Gives Back To Special Needs Community

Jetstar Aisa is collaborating with Singapore services company SATS to support the local Special Needs community.

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Air Lease Corporation Fleet Hits 448 Aircraft As Lease Rates Climb

With airline balance sheets needing to recover, it is the lessors, like ALC, who are providing most of the new aircraft.

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Bonza's Gold Coast Flights On Sale As Summer Bookings Open

In a week of news, Bonza has today put its revamped network online and open for bookings, including the new flights to and from the Gold Coast.

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Japan Airlines Group Reports First Net Profit In Four Years

The JAL Group has recorded its first profit in four years and with continuing strong domestic and international demand that should continue.

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Embraer Delivers 62 Jets In First Half 2023

Embraer is ahead of what it delivered in the first half of 2022, but the next six months will show how successful its regional jets are in 2023.

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The Not So Mysterious LOT Bonza Flair 737 MAX

Timing is everything in aviation and when Bonza and Flair didn't need some new 737 MAX 8s they went off to other airlines to earn their keep.

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Jetstar CEO Says Airbus A321neo Has Been A Gamechanger

The first Jetstar Airbus A321LR arrived a year ago, and another eight have since joined the fleet, with more to come, plus some A321XLRs.

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Bonza Bounces Back With Third Boeing 737 MAX Base

In a pre-Christmas surprise, Bonza announced its third base will be established on the Gold Coast, bringing low fares and great connections

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AirAsia X Returns A330s As Traffic Soars And China Routes Added

AirAsia Malaysia and AirAsia X are cashing in on high demand from China by adding more aircraft and routes between the two countries.

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Air New Zealand Puts Premium Wines And Cocktails On The Agenda

After introducing a new menu for its premium cabins, Air New Zealand has turned its attention to the cocktails and fine wines that go with it.

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Cathay Pacific Sending More Airbus A350s To Perth

As Cathay Pacific slowly regains lost ground it is adding extra flights between Hong Kong and Perth in Western Australia.

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Fiji Airways Launches Pilot And Engineer Scholarship Programs

With an eye to the future, Fiji Airways has established a scholarship pathway for aspiring pilots and maintenance engineers.

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Air France-KLM Group Posts €604 Million Q2 Net Income

The Air France-KLM Group, which includes Transavia, has delivered strongly in Q2 and is well on the way to a full post-COVID recovery.

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Rex Wants More Boeing 737s To Build A National Domestic Network

Today Australian airline Rex inducted an eighth Boeing 737, and with more routes to open, additional aircraft are on their way.

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AirAsia Doubles Passengers In 2Q And Powers Capital A Growth

AirAsia's four airlines are handling strong domestic and international demand, which in turn is driving growth across all of Capital As segments.

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AAPA Boss Says China Dragging The Chain In Asian Recovery

June was another month of progress for airlines in Asia-Pacific so Simple Flying spoke with AAPA boss Subhas Menon about what lies ahead.

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Air New Zealand Plates Up New Aotearoa Menu

Once again Air New Zealand is highlighting the nation's Maori heritage by designing a new menu based around local ingredients and produce.

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Qantas Gives $2 Million In Grants To Boost Regional Australia

Now in its second year, the Qantas Regional Grants program has announced 32 recipients will receive support from the 1,600 who applied.

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Airbus H1 Revenues And Orders Soar But Income Falls

Airbus is in a buoyant mood with the massive orders from the Paris Air Show and revised production rates painting a rosy second half ahead.

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