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The start-up airline making noise in the aviation industry

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2020 was a tumultuous year for the aviation industry, with the COVID-19 pandemic impacting every airline in the world.

Thousands of aircraft from right around the world have, at least at some stage, been parked and left to sit idle on runways and in storage facilities.

In addition to this, over 40 airlines from all parts of the globe have ceased operation since 2020.

Intoducing: Bamboo Airways

However, the pandemic has seen one particular start-up airline find its wings.

Vietnam-born and raised Bamboo Airways is rapidly expanding at a time where the aviation industry remains unstable.

The airline currently serves Vietnam, flying between each capital city including Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang – just to name a few.

It also operates an international network that continues to grow; currently servicing Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Macau.

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The history of Bamboo

The airline was founded in 2017 and commenced operations in January 2019.

By the time the pandemic hit, it meant that Bamboo Airways was less than one year into its operations.

One might have thought that this would have left the carrier in a precarious position, but the reality was far from that.

From the beginning, Bamboo has had strong success. The airline had strong and positive goals from the get-go, aiming to hire up to 600 employees, with recruitment beginning in April 2018.[

Bamboo’s Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) was granted on 9 July 2018 and they subsequently passed the five required stages for certification by Vietnam’s Civil Aviation Authority.

After reviewing the airline’s financial structure and business plan, the Ministry of Transport issued an aviation license in November 2018 and the first flight took off in January of 2019.

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Remaining strong during COVID-19

A key factor that has helped the airline to survive and continue to strive throughout COVID-19 comes down to the fact that Vietnam represents a very strong market for airlines.

Vietnam has a steadily expanding airline market, according to Simple Flying. The expansion of the market saw 20% growth in the five years before coronavirus.

This reflects Vietnam’s economic growth as a whole, with its GDP rising by 225% in 10 years.

Looking to the future

Alongside its diverse route network of both domestic routes and international routes within Asia, the airline has built up a solid fleet.

Bamboo is looking at expanding its international operations throughout 2021 and into 2022, with Australia on the list.

The company has eyed off the possibility of regular flights to Melbourne, Australia – a destination that is already served through the airline’s COVID repatriation flights.

“We look forward to strengthening our relationship with the airline and enhancing our non-stop service to Vietnam on the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in 2021, including to Hanoi for the first time, which opens up critical trade, leisure and business opportunities for Victoria.”

Melbourne Airport’s chief of aviation, Shane O’Hare

The market between Australia and Vietnam, even prior to the pandemic, was relatively limited.

There were almost 1,000,000 passenger movements between the two countries in 2018, and nearly 60% of those passengers had to transit, through countries such as Singapore.

Most recently, the airline has made some noise within the industry by offering to ‘status match’ frequent flyer memberships to other airlines.

In any case, it’s pretty clear that Bamboo Air has found its wings and is here to stay.

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Big Tech pushes AI investments

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Tech giants like Microsoft and Meta are accelerating AI data center spending, with massive capital pouring into these projects.

Microsoft and Meta reported on Wednesday that AI investments are spiking their expenses, while Alphabet announced similar trends.

Amazon, due to report earnings shortly, is expected to mirror these projections, foreseeing further pressure on profit margins.

Wall Street is getting wary of the financial strain, as each company’s stock took a hit this week despite strong quarterly numbers.

Shares of Meta fell over 3%, and Microsoft saw a 6% drop, underscoring Wall Street’s jitters.

“It’s expensive to keep up with AI technology demands,” says GlobalData’s Beatriz Valle, emphasising a competitive race in AI capacity.

The high-stakes investments are starting to test investor patience in Big Tech’s ambitious AI journey.

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Meta expects strong holiday ad revenue boost

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Meta’s holiday-quarter forecast beats expectations as AI tools drive growth

Meta Platforms, parent company of Facebook, has forecast holiday-quarter revenue that surpasses market expectations, anticipating a surge in ad spending as the year ends.

The projection comes as Meta’s AI-driven advertising tools and short-form video feature Reels have spurred revenue growth this year.

Meta’s shares dipped 2.5% in after-hours trading, despite a third-quarter profit of $6.03 per share—well above analysts’ forecast of $5.25.

Analysts expect digital ads to have a “blockbuster” year in 2024, helped by improved economic forecasts and steady consumer spending.

Meta, heavily reliant on advertising revenue, stands to benefit from increased holiday marketing as it eyes revenues of $45 to $48 billion this quarter.

The company’s third-quarter revenue reached $40.59 billion, narrowly topping analysts’ estimates.

With interest rates easing, analysts suggest Meta’s ad revenue could continue to thrive into the new year.

As holiday spending ramps up, Meta’s AI investments are paying off.

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella receives $30 million pay raise

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Despite layoffs, Nadella’s pay jumps 63% amid company growth

Microsoft’s CEO, Satya Nadella, saw a significant 63% pay raise this year, with his total compensation rising to $71 million, up from $48.5 million in 2023. This comes even as Microsoft laid off 2,500 employees, including job cuts in its gaming division, following its $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

While concerns were raised in Congress over cybersecurity breaches, Microsoft’s stock still rose by over 16% this year, benefiting investors, although it lags behind the broader S&P 500. Investors are now eagerly awaiting the company’s earnings report next week.

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