Lex Haris

Lex is Skift's Managing Editor. He was previously Vice President of Editorial at CBS News and Executive Editor at CNN Money and CNN Investigations.

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Etihad Wants to Double Plane Count and Triple Passengers by 2030

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad spectacularly shrunk after a surge of growth in its first 15 years. Now it is charting out a new, sustainable growth path.

Ajay Awtaney, Skift | 6 months ago

Etihad Wants to Double Plane Count and Triple Passengers by 2030

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Emirates’ Tim Clark on ‘Trust’ in Boeing, Supply Chain Issues and the End of Innovation

In the aviation business, no one has the ear of both Boeing and Airbus as much as Emirates President Tim Clark. Now he is preparing Emirates for a life beyond the 777s and the A380s, and he’s going with Boeing for now.

Ajay Awtaney, Skift | 6 months ago

Emirates’ Tim Clark on ‘Trust’ in Boeing, Supply Chain Issues and the End of Innovation

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Dubai Airshow, Day 2: Latest Roundup of Aircraft Orders

It’s not over till it’s curtains for the airshow. The second day saw Boeing win orders from two customers, while Airbus scores just one win.

Ajay Awtaney, Skift | 6 months ago

Dubai Airshow, Day 2: Latest Roundup of Aircraft Orders

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Dubai Airshow, Day 1: Over 200 New Aircraft Ordered 

200 aircraft sold, many more to go. That was the takeaway from the Dubai Airshow’s first day. Marquee customers included Dubai’s own Emirates and Flydubai.

Ajay Awtaney, Skift | 6 months ago

Dubai Airshow, Day 1: Over 200 New Aircraft Ordered 

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Dubai Airshow: Tracking the Biggest Aircraft Buyers

The most important airshow in the Middle East will see airlines from the UAE and Saudi Arabia trying to grab the best aircraft delivery slots for their growth plans. Airlines from India will also be there to do business.

Ajay Awtaney, Skift | 6 months ago

Dubai Airshow: Tracking the Biggest Aircraft Buyers

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IndiGo Deals With Grounding More Planes Over Engine Issues

IndiGo, India’s largest airline, is taking a series of hits due decisions made over a decade ago related to its engines.

Ajay Awtaney, Skift | 6 months ago

IndiGo Deals With Grounding More Planes Over Engine Issues

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Abu Dhabi International Airport Launches ‘Terminal A’  

It almost sounded like 'Mission Impossible,' but Abu Dhabi’s new Terminal A is open after a delay of over six years. It should make customers consider Abu Dhabi as a viable option to transfer on their travels again.

Ajay Awtaney, Skift | 6 months ago

Abu Dhabi International Airport Launches ‘Terminal A’  

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Air India Express Has a New Look – and Lofty Ambitions

All of Air India Group is transforming, but nowhere will the transition be as stark as Air India Express.

Ajay Awtaney, Skift | 7 months ago

Air India Express Has a New Look – and Lofty Ambitions

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United Faces Higher Costs – and What Else We Learned on the Earnings Call

United’s third-quarter results were strong, but higher-than-expected costs in several key areas will prove to be challenging in the months ahead.

Kristin Majcher, Skift | 7 months ago

United Faces Higher Costs – and What Else We Learned on the Earnings Call

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United Airlines: Domestic Demand ‘Strong,’ Reveals Risk of Continued War

Analysts are worried about a softening U.S. market but United isn't seeing it yet. Profits in the Atlantic and Pacific regions reached “record highs.”

Kristin Majcher, Skift | 7 months ago

United Airlines: Domestic Demand ‘Strong,’ Reveals Risk of Continued War