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IATA Sees Pent-Up Profits

  • Edward Russell

    • Are profits on approach for airlines in 2023? Edward “Ned” Russell and Jay Shabat discuss IATA’s updated outlook, and Director General Willie Walsh’s comments at the annual general meeting in Doha. Also, SkyWest Airlines has a novel approach to expanding the pool of pilots.

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