Increase in profits for bmi

The bmi group has today reported pre-tax profits of £29.7m (€43.5m), up from £10m (€14.6m) from 2005.

The airline also reported a 4.2% increase in turnover to £905.4m (€1,38bn), up from £869m (€1.27bn). Before exceptional items, operating profit rose by 85% to £10.2m (€15m).