Based in London, Alan is Europe & Middle East correspondent at Air Transport World.
A daily newspaper journalist in the UK and Middle East for 15 years, he then joined the UK's most successful corporate publishing company before setting up his own company in 2004. He has worked with ATW since 2014.
Italian flag-carrier Alitalia has revealed its turnaround plan, which will see increased emphasis on international services. The ‘Industrial Plan 2013-16’ by new CEO Gabriele Del Torchio will focus on three businesses: Alitalia, Air One and Alitalia Loyalty, which is developing and enhancing the airline’s MilleMiglia frequent flyer program.
Oman Air is considering switching some of its planned Boeing 787-8s to larger variants and expects to inaugurate a new wet-lease freighter service by the end of this year.
