Giovanni Bisignani
Giovanni Bisignani
Giovanni Bisignaniis an Italian businessman, who was Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the International Air Transport Association from 2002 to 2011...
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There is a new cautious optimism emerging in the industry. Improved economic prospects in Europe and Asia, combined with an improving situation in the US, will lead to reduced losses in 2006 and strengthened profitability in 2007. While the trend is positive, we are nowhere near sustainability.
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We must continue to evolve to a low-cost industry that provides high-quality, cost-efficient service across the board. This should be at the top of our common agenda.
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We must chase paper out of our business,
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Freight and passenger traffic are forecast to grow in the 5 to 6 per cent range during the year but the industry is projected to record another loss of over US$4 billion for 2006.
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The approach of the French Government to air transport is from another age. There was little or no financial transparency. And a result that ignores the recommendation of an independent commission makes a total mockery of the consultation process. The government should support greater efficiency rather than shirking its regulatory responsibilities.
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As we battle the high price of fuel, cost efficiency will continue to be a top priority not only for airlines but for every partner in the value chain including airports and air navigation service providers.
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Oil is once again robbing the industry of a return to profitability. Cost reductions and efficiency gains have never been more critical.
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Airport take their own commercial decisions on their ownership structure. But this must not be at the expense of exploiting airlines through higher charges
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Airports take their own commercial decisions on their ownership structure. But this must not be at the expense of exploiting airlines through higher charges.
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Airlines will spend $34 billion more for fuel this year than last, and about $1.4 billion of that will make its way to the bottom line. That will drive losses to $7.4 billion for 2005.
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Airlines moved fast after Sept. 11, re-engineering, restructuring. But governments have not played a role,
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Airline ownership restrictions became national rights. Now the flags on our aircraft are so heavy they are sinking the industry.
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The growth is there, the issue is how we can make this growth into a profitable industry. The solution is increasing efficiency of airlines, increasing the load factor and handling better capacity.
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The industry will not see black ink until at least 2007.