Wizz Air Share News (WIZZ)

Wizz Air in process of picking engine provider for 177 Airbus jets on order

NEW DELHI, June 6 - European budget carrier Wizz Air is in the process of selecting an engine manufacturer for 177 of the narrowbody Airbus jets it has on order, the airline's CEO told Reuters on Thursday.

IN BRIEF: Wizz Air passenger numbers and load factor rise in May

Wizz Air Holdings PLC - Budapest-based budget airline - Carries 5.1 million passengers in May, up 2.1% from 5.0 million passengers a year prior. Load factor rises to 91.0% from 90.2% reflecting "strong management action in balancing passenger volumes and yield progression". Capacity increases 1.2% to 5.6 million seats. For the 12 months to May, passenger numbers rise 17% to 62.1 million from 52.2 million the 12 months prior. Load factor improves to 90.1% from 88.9% and capacity increases by 15% to 68.9 million seats from 59.8 million seats.

Wizz Air May passenger numbers rise 2.1%

(Sharecast News) - Budget carrier Wizz Air said May passenger numbers rose 2.1% although capacity was still impacted by the grounding of 45 Airbus aircraft due to issues with their Pratt & Whitney GTF engines.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: HSBC cuts Aviva; Deutsche Bank cuts Ryanair

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Friday morning and on Thursday:

London close: Stocks slip on UK election, US jobless claims

(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended lower on Thursday, mirroring Wall Street's decline as jobless claims in the US fell more than anticipated.

Wizz Air swings to annual profit as revenue and passenger numbers rise

(Alliance News) - Wizz Air Holdings PLC on Thursday said it swung to an annual profit, as revenue rose strongly in its financial 2024 alongside rising passenger numbers.

Wizz Air returns to profit, sees robust year for travel

Company expects 500-600 mln euros FY25 net profit

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LONDON BRIEFING: National Grid plans GBP7 billion capital raise

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London are called to open slightly higher on Thursday, with focus on interest rate policy in the UK and US.

Wizz Air returns to full-year profit amid 'sustained' demand

(Sharecast News) - Budget airline Wizz Air said on Thursday that it returned to profit in the year to the end of March amid "sustained" demand.

London close: Stocks mixed as ex-divs drag on FTSE

(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended mixed on Thursday, following a flurry of corporate news and a focus on US unemployment figures.

EasyJet sinks as CEO plans to step down next year

CFO Jarvis to succeed Lundgren as CEO early next year

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How easyJet's bet on holidays paid off

LONDON, May 16 (Reuters) - EasyJet's big bets on package holidays and better-located airports are helping it win customers, its CEO and investors say, even as concerns linger about the high cost of the strategy for an airline known for its no-frills service.

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: FTSE 100 hits record again ahead of BoE call

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were up at midday on Wednesday, with IAG and Informa leading FTSE 100 gains.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: UBS raises Centrica to 'buy' from 'neutral

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Wednesday morning and Tuesday:

UK's FTSE 100 notches record closing high in broad rally

FTSE 100 up 1.2%, FTSE 250 adds 1.2%

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