SAS CEO on Business Outlook, A320Neos, M&A

SAS reports a pretax loss and discusses future plans, including the need for 50 additional aircraft and talks with Airbus. The CEO, Rickard Gustafson, outlines strategies to enhance capacity, maintain a strong network, and drive cost efficiency. SAS plans to expand its fleet with Airbus 320 NEOs and addresses engine challenges. The company aims for a single type fleet to reduce complexity and improve efficiency, positioning itself for potential mergers and acquisitions in a consolidating European market.

What was the pretax loss reported by SAS for the first quarter?

How many extra aircraft does SAS need?

What is SAS's strategy to cope with the growing demand in the European aviation industry?

What engine option does SAS have on their existing order of Airbus aircraft?

What challenges does SAS anticipate regarding engine supply in the future?

What would be the significance of SAS operating a single type fleet?

What does SAS believe about the future of consolidation in the European aviation market?