Moody's Ratings announces completion of a periodic review of ratings of Deutsche Lufthansa Aktiengesellschaft

Moody's Ratings (Moody's) has completed a periodic review of the ratings of Deutsche Lufthansa Aktiengesellschaft and other ratings that are associated with this issuer. The review was conducted through a rating committee held on 18 December 2024 in which we reassessed the appropriateness of the ra...

Air France-KLM : European airlines to fly higher in 2025

After a Q3 marked by lower profitability mainly from external factors and difficult conditions in certain regions, we expect European airlines to deliver a rather good Q4. This comes amid yield stabilization, better load factors, and continued good demand as stated by the different airlines managers. Looking into 2025, while new headwinds are at sight (i.e. higher taxes), profitability should improve thanks to continued good demand and cost saving initiatives launched to readdress the operating performance at some airlines.

Air France-KLM : European airlines to fly higher in 2025

France: it was a very bad year

From beyond the grave, Frank Sinatra's voice could sing about the vicissitudes of France to the tune of one of his most famous hits but changing just one word in the chorus: It was a very bad year. As fiscal uncertainty and political instability drag on, with little hope of a lasting resolution in the near term, the real economy is weakening not all at once, but gradually. Investment spending is falling, private sector employment has stagnated since the spring and hiring prospects are deteriorating. There is no traction to be expected from external demand. In short, France is showing all the s...

Grandpa Coal strikes back

Papy Charbon fait de la résistance