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Japan Airlines says first-half profits up almost 500 percent
- 2007-11-06
TOKYO AFP — Japan Airlines, Asia's largest carrier, said Tuesday that its first-half net profits soared almost five-fold, helped by restructuring measures and higher revenue on overseas routes. Operating profits meanwhile surged almost seven-fold despite a slight drop in revenue, prompting JAL to raise its full-year target. Net...
JAL to book 171 million dollars in possible fines
- 2007-10-06
TOKYO AFP — Asia's largest carrier Japan Airlines is preparing to book a loss of about 20 billion yen (171 million dollars) in possible fines by US authorities, a report said Saturday. The company is looking to officially announce the decision in November after discussing the matter with auditors,...
Japan Airlines warns of full-year loss
- 2007-05-02
TOKYO AFP — Japan Airlines Corp. said Wednesday that it made a net loss of about 16.2 billion yen (135 million dollars) in the year to March, missing its earlier prediction of a return to profit. Previously JAL, Asia's largest carrier, had forecast net earnings of three billion yen....
Banks to extend massive loans to Japan Airlines: report
- 2007-01-14
TOKYO AFP — A group of banks plan to extend 200 billion yen (1.7 billion dollar) loans to troubled Japan Airlines JAL. The government-affiliated Development Bank of Japan would take the lead in extending around 60 billion yen jointly with other banks in late March, Kyodo News said, quoting sources....
Japan Airlines mulls cutting 3,000 more jobs
- 2007-01-10
TOKYO AFP — Japan Airlines has said it was considering 3,000 more job cuts over three years on top of the 6,000 already announced, in a renewed effort to improve its profitability. "There is a plan which is under study to reduce 3,000 ground staff between fiscal year 2007 and...
Japan Airlines remains in red on fuel costs
- 2006-08-07
TOKYO AFP — Japan Airlines, Asia's largest carrier, has said it remained badly in the red in the first quarter due to high fuel costs, in a sign its drastic restructuring has failed to recoup profits. The airline, which has been slashing routes, said Monday it may raise its...
Japan Airlines falls deep into red as fuel costs soar
- 2006-05-10
TOKYO AFP — Japan Airlines Corp, Asia's largest carrier, has said that high fuel costs and a series of safety lapses pushed it deep into loss in the year to March but forecast a return to profit this year. JAL made a net loss of 47.2 billion yen (424.5...
Japan Airlines to offer in-flight Jiji Press news
- 2006-04-14
TOKYO AFP — Asia's largest carrier Japan Airlines said it will start offering news by Jiji Press and its partners, including Agence France-Presse AFP, on three international routes. Passengers heading from Tokyo to London and New York and on some flights to Chicago will have access to real-time news...
Japan Airlines boss ousted in management rebellion
- 2006-02-28
TOKYO AFP — Japan Airlines said its chief executive Toshiyuki Shinmachi had agreed to step down following a management rebellion over mounting losses at Asia's biggest carrier. Shinmachi, who is also president of the group, will be replaced in June by Haruka Nishimatsu, a senior vice president in charge...
Japan Airlines pledges to improve safety after new reprimand
- 2005-04-13
TOKYO, AFP — Japan Airlines JAL said it had a plan to reverse sliding safety standards after it was reprimanded again by the transport ministry which temporarily grounded a pilot. The pilot was barred from flying for 30 days for attempting to take off before an air traffic controller...
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Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| David Guiraud | Vice President |
| Claude Perret | Director, HR |
| Denis Hiault | Director, Info |
| Jean-Pierre Vignolle | Director General |
| Jocelyne Bulke | Assistant Director |
| Michel Tourmen | Director, Finance |
| Yves de Saint Jacob | Director, Multimedia Business Development & Communications |
| Luke Hunt | |
| Michael Mainville | Correspondent |
| Dan Jung | Multimedia Editor |
| Peter Wutherich | Editor |
Board of Directors
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Pierre Louette | Chairman & CEO |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Chairman & CEO | Current |
| Agence France-Presse | Executive Vice President | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Vice President | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Director, HR | Current |
| Agence France-Presse | Director, HR | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Director, Info | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Director General | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Assistant Director | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Director, Finance | Current |
| Agence France-Presse | Director, Finance | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Director, Multimedia Business Development & Communications | Current |
Luke Hunt has worked as a journalist for 20 years, primarily with Agence France-Presse, and is a routine contributor to World Politics Review. In addition to covering the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, he has extensive experience in Asia and the Middle East. He served as AFP bureau chief in Phnom Penh and Kabul. Currently based in Hong Kong, Hunt's work has appeared in many international newspapers and on international networks including CNN, the BBC and ABC in his native Australia. He has an academic background in military studies and economics.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Correspondent | Current |
| Global Radio News Ltd. | Current | |
| San Francisco Chronicle | Moscow-Based Freelance Correspondent | Former |
| The Gazette | Reporter | Former |
| The Prague Post | Reporter | Former |
Array
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Dan Jung | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| International Center for Journalists | Master | Current |
| Agence France-Presse | Editor | Current |
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