Kurt has been writing on the airline industry for more then 25 years. He is a correspondent for ATW (Washington) and Aero International (Hamburg). He appears frequently on Austrian, Swiss and German television and broadcasting channels to discuss issues affecting commercial aviation.

Kurt Hofmann

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An Update of South African Airways from Interim CEO John Lamola

Kurt Hofmann·February 8, 2024

Once a leading carrier on the African continent, South African Airways (SAA) had financial and operational challenges for...

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CEO Talks: An Update from Scandinavian Airlines on Alliance and Fleet

Kurt Hofmann·December 19, 2023

There are quite some changes we can see at Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) during these times. With a new...

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CEO Talks: Turkish Airlines Large Aircraft Order Delayed and Leasing 34 Aircraft

Kurt Hofmann·October 29, 2023

Turkish Airlines’ large aircraft order has been further delayed and will be made in the upcoming months, Turkish...

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CEO Talks: Air Astana Fleet Update on B787, A321LR and E190-E2

Kurt Hofmann·July 11, 2023

With an area of 2,724,900 square kilometres, Kazakhstan is the ninth-largest country in the world and also the...

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CEO Talks: Turkish Airlines Outlines Australia Strategy and 600 Aircraft Orders

Kurt Hofmann·June 18, 2023

Turkish Airlines is preparing to serve the Australian market, as it evaluates adding more destinations to its network. Australasia is the sole...

CEO Talks: Embraer President and CEO Francisco Gomes Neto

CEO Talks with Embraer President and CEO Francisco Gomes Neto

Kurt Hofmann·June 6, 2023

Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer sees itself coming out even stronger without the established joint venture with Boeing. The...

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CEO Talks: flydubai considers Airbus A321LR Orders

Kurt Hofmann·May 17, 2023

flydubai hopes to make a new aircraft order soon. The long-term Boeing operator is open for Airbus as...

Emirates Tim Clark Interview

CEO Talks: Emirates New Fleet and Network Update from Sir Tim Clark

Kurt Hofmann·May 9, 2023

During my recent visit to Dubai, I had the chance to meet Sir Tim Clark, Emirates Airline President,...

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Lufthansa CEO Talks: Insight on New Cabin Product + Operational Challenges

Kurt Hofmann·April 11, 2023

As the Lufthansa Group is investing 2.5 billion euros in products and services by 2025, Sam Chui and...

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