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AirlinesAustrian Airlines takes off with "sharkskin" for the first time
Modification of its three more long-haul aircraft by March 2025
The first Austrian Airlines B-777/200ER equipped with the AeroSHARK surface technology has successfully completed its maiden flight. Last night, the long-haul aircraft with the registration OE-LPC took... more
AirlinesLufthansa-ITA Airways: the signature postponed to the day after tomorrow
Everything postponed until January 15th, the last day to finalize the agreement
Lufthansa’s acquisition of a stake in ITA Airways will be delayed by 48 hours. Originally scheduled for today, January 13, 2025, the shareholders’ meeting and subsequent appointment of the new board of... more
AccidentsTragedy in Colombia: helicopter locates plane wreck with 10 on board
Cessna 402C missing Wednesday, crashed in hard-to-access wooded area - VIDEO
Colombian Civil Aviation Authority Announces Beginning of Difficult Victims Recovery Phase more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Iata: passenger demand up 8.1% in November 2024
Load factors at record levels, but capacity lags behind demand -2 SHEETS
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) today released data on global air passenger demand for November 2024, with the following highlights: - Total demand, measured in passenger kilometers... more
AirlinesJob (2). Emirates' recruitment campaign continues
Five open days in different Italian cities, between January 11th and 29th
Emirates returns to Italy to recruit cabin crew with new appointments. Five recruiting days are planned for the month of January, with open days to be held in Venice, Rome, Milan, Naples and Florence on... more
AirlinesDAE signs definitive agreement to acquire Nordic Aviation Capital
Terms of the transaction were not disclosed
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd announced in the last days the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the Nordic Aviation Capital group of companies (“NAC” or “Nordic Aviation Capit... more
AirlinesAircraft: Taiwan's Starlux orders 5 more A-350Fs
Initial order for 2024 doubled. The model will be operated in the cargo sector
Taiwanese carrier Starlux Airlines has signed a firm order with Airbus for five additional A-350F freighters, doubling last year’s initial order for five of the type. The A-350F fleet will be operated b... more
AirlinesJob. Lufthansa Group to hire around 10,000 people
Pilots, flight attendants, ground staff, technicians and administrative staff throughout the Group
The Lufthansa Group has set itself the goal of recruiting around 10,000 people for employment in various areas by 2025. This means over 2,000 flight attendants, more than 1,400 ground staff and around... more
AirlinesEmirates set to become the world Autism Certified Airline
The inaugural designation is set to be formally awarded in the coming months
Emirates has launched an inspiring journey to officially become the world’s Autism Certified Airline, inviting customers with autism and sensory sensitivities to experience its seamless services and pe... more
AirlinesAircraft: the curious livery for Transavia's 60th anniversary
A new A-321neo with a retro look will be delivered in the Summer, ahead of the October celebrations
As part of its 60th anniversary celebrations, which will take place on 21 October 2025, Transavia (part of the Air France-KLM conglomerate), has announced the integration of a new Airbus A-321neo special... more
AirlinesQatar Executive adds two additional G-700 airplanes
This delivery brings its fleet to 24 units
Qatar Executive (QE), the luxury private jet charter division of Qatar Airways Group, announced that it has taken delivery of two additional Gulfstream G-700 aircraft, taking its total fleet size to 24... more
AirlinesMaldivian goes widebody with arrival of first A-330 aircraft
It will enable the launch of direct flights to three major cities in China
Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, inaugurated in the last days its first wide-body operations with the arrival of the A-330/200. This historic milestone marks a significant expansion for... more
AirlinesAircraft: Jet2.com, and the UK, say goodbye to the B-757
The last flight operated on January 5th closes the curtain on an era that lasted over 40 years - VIDEO
On Sunday 5 January 2025, the UK saw its last scheduled Boeing 757 flight operated by British low-cost airline Jet2.com. The flight linked Manchester to Geneva, marking the model's retirement from service... more
AirlinesUnited accelerated timeline for Starlink connectivity in the sky
The carrier now expects to begin testing next month
United Airlines (UA) announced in the last days an accelerated timeline to bring Starlink to its travellers around the world.The carrier now expects to begin testing Starlink next month with the first... more
AirlinesEmirates introduces flights to and from Colombo
Until the end of March, from April also one more per week
Earlier this year, Emirates introduced an additional scheduled service between Colombo and Dubai. The new flight will increase seat capacity on the route and support the development plans of Sri Lanka,... more
AirlinesKenya Airways resumes trading at Nairobi Stock Exchange
After a 4-year pause, suspension revoked effective January 5, 2025
Kenya Airways' stock movements have been restarted after a pause of more than four years, the Nairobi Securities Exchange announced it. The suspension was requested by the air company in July 2020 after... more
AirlinesResults for the Best On-Time airlines of 2024 revealed
Aeromexico on the top and the Riyadh in the airport category
Cirium, the world’s most trusted source of aviation analytics, announced the winners of its 2024 On-Time Performance Review, celebrating airlines and airports that excelled in on-time and operational p... more
AirlinesAir Baltic forced to cancel 4,670 flights
Due to engine maintenance delays
The Latvian airline airBaltic announces that it is forced to cancel 4,670 flights from all its bases for the Summer season 2025. The cancellations are a result of unexpected delays and prolonged engine... more
AirlinesQatar Airways to resume flights to Syria
From next Tuesday, on January 7
Qatar Airways announced the resumption of three weekly flights to Damascus, Syria, from 7 January 2025. This marks a significant step in reconnecting the region and providing passengers with seamless access... more
AirlinesEmirates’ A-380 airplane is back in Copenhagen
The aircraft touches the Danish capital for the first time since 2020
Emirates’ A-380 airplane has touched down in Copenhagen for the first time since March 2020. Currently it is the only international airline to operate this model to Denmark. The aircraft touched down ju... more
AirlinesHainan Airlines resumes direct flights between Beijing and Oslo
Starting from next March
Hainan Airlines announces the resumption of its direct flights between Beijing and Oslo Airport starting March 22, 2025. This marks an important milestone for Norwegian tourism, the seafood industry, and... more
AccidentsSouth Korea, Muan airport incident: Jeju Air offices searched
Documents seized. CVR data conversion to audio files completed. FDR in the USA
Armed with a warrant issued on the basis of the accusation of professional negligence, the South Korean police have recently carried out searches in the offices of the airline Jeju Air at the international... more
AccidentsSeoul orders inspections of domestic carriers' B-737/800s
Focus on the landing gear after yesterday's tragedy and today's inconvenience
The Seoul government, through the head of aviation policy at the South Korean Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, Joo Jong-wan, has announced that it intends to carry out a safety inspection on all... more
AirlinesSouth Korea: another Jeju Air plane has undercarriage problems
Precautionary U-turn and return to Seoul today for another commercial aircraft
A plane operated by Jeju Air that took off from Seoul this morning was forced to reverse course towards the airport of departure due to problems with the landing gear. The inconvenience occurred the day... more
AccidentsTragedy in South Korea: Jeju Air plane goes off runway after belly landing
Probable bird-strike. Of the 181 on board, 177 victims, 2 missing, 2 survivors - 2 VIDEOS
The most serious accident ever to have occurred in South Korea and, globally, the worst of 2024: this is what happened around 9 am local time today, December 29, at Muan International Airport, South Korea,... more
AirlinesITA Airways: approval of a €325 million capital increase
New company by-laws approved
Last Friday, Italia Trasporto Aereo SpA ("ITA Airways") held its Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting, during which a €325 million capital increase was approved, to be offered to Deutsche Lufthansa AG (... more
AirlinesAir Canada orders five additional A-220 airplanes
On the fifth anniversary since taking delivery of its first model
Air Canada, the national carrier of Canada, has signed a firm order with Airbus for five more latest generation single-aisle A-220/300 airplanes on the fifth anniversary since taking delivery of its first... more
AirlinesAer Lingus takes delivery of its first A-321XLR aircraft
Powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines
Ireland’s national carrier Aer Lingus has taken delivery of its first of six A-321XLR aircraft. The airline becomes the second in the world to operate this model as well as the second in the International A... more
AirlinesFAA (2): published the final rule on drug and alcohol testing
Summary of the document of 36 pages - ATTACHMENT
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published today a final rule that requires certificated repair stations outside the US to implement a drug and alcohol testing program. The testing applies to... more
AirlinesLuxair orders two more E-195E2 airplanes
The delivery is scheduled in early 2026 - DATA SHEET
Luxair, flag carrier of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, has signed a firm order with Embraer for two E-195E2 aircraft in the single aisle segment. These small narrowbody airplanes will complement the larger... more
AirlinesGround staff unlawfully gired: Qantas to pay AUD 120 Million in compensation
After Federal Court ruling, settlement reached with Australian Transport Workers Union
A fund will provide compensation to 1,820 former employees of handling services more
Airlinesflydubai unveils new Business Class Lounge at Dubai International Airport
An area of 900 sm capable of hosting more than 200 passengers
flydubai, which celebrates 15 years of operations this year, has unveiled its new Business Class Lounge at Terminal 2 of Dubai International Airport. The airline’s lounge opened its doors yesterday to w... more
AirlinesAircalin discloses order for two A-350 airplanes
In the version//900 for long range
Aircalin, the international carrier of the South Pacific French territory of New Caledonia, has disclosed an order with Airbus for two long-range A-350/900 aircraft. This order will enable it to support... more
AirlinesAircraft and carriers. Korean Air acquires 63.88% stake in Asiana Airlines
Four years after announcing its decision on November 16, 2020
Korean Air (KA) has completed its acquisition of Asiana Airlines (AA), four years after announcing its decision on November 16, 2020.On December 12, Korean Air acquired 131,578,947 newly issued shares... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. IATA: USD 1.7 bn in funds blocked by Governments
Nine Countries account for 83% of them, amounting to 1.43 billion
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that $1.7 billion in airline funds are blocked from repatriation by governments as of the end of October 2024. This is a small improvement compared... more
AirlinesIATA: slow growth in SAF production
Short term measures and passenger support
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released new estimates for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production showing that:In 2024, its production volumes reached 1 million tonnes (1.3 billion... more
AirlinesAir India discloses 100 Airbus aircraft order and services contract
Confirmed it for 10 A-350s and 90 A-320
The Tata Group-owned Air India has officially disclosed orders it placed earlier for 10 A-350 widebody and 90 single-aisle A-320 Family aircraft. In addition, it has selected Airbus’ Flight Hour Services-Component (... more
AirlinesTwo Latam Airlines Airbus planes collide on the ground
The event occurred at the airport of Sao Paulo-Congonhas, Brazil. Damage -VIDEO
No one was hurt. Only minor damage was reported to both Latam Airlines aircraft, an A-319 (registration PT-TMA) and an A-320neo (registration PR-XBG), which collided on December 3 at São Paulo-Congonhas... more
AirlinesIcelandair becomes Airbus operator with the A-321LR airplane
The airline will also take delivery of 13 units in the XLR version
Icelandair, based in Keflavik, has taken delivery of its first Airbus aircraft. The A-321LR marks the first step in the airline’s fleet renewal making it the newest industry's operator. The airplane i... more
AirlinesEurowings is adding new destinations from Cologne/Bonn
From April, the airline will fly to Bastia on Corsica
Next year Eurowings will be flying from Cologne-Bonn Airport to several new destinations and this will make its programme even more diverse in the next Summer flight schedule.The airline will fly to the... more
AirlinesTUI leases 14 B-737/8 aircraft
From BOC Aviation. Delivery expected between 2025 and 2026
BOC Aviation today announced that it has entered into a leasing transaction involving 14 B-737/8 aircraft with TUI Airways. Steven Townend, CEO and Managing Director of the company commented: "With the... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa, the EU says yes: the marriage will take place
Satisfaction on both sides. Closing at the beginning of 2025 - ATTACHMENT
"ITA Airways welcomes with satisfaction the final approval of the Directorate-General for Competition of the European Commission (Dgcomp) of the transaction for the sale of the stake in Italia Trasporto... more
AirlinesHong Kong Airport: system for simultaneous flight operations on three runways launched
The 3RS allows multiple aircraft to take off and land simultaneously
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has launched its new 3-Runway Simultaneous operation System (3RS), significantly increasing the airport's capacity and further strengthening Hong Kong's position... more
AirlinesAirbus delivers first A-330neo airplane for Malaysia Airlines
It will be deployed on routes across Asia, the Pacific and the Middle East
Malaysia Aviation Group (Mag), the parent company of Malaysia Airlines, has taken delivery of its A-330neo. The A-330/900 is the first of 20 to be leased from Avolon by MAG, setting new standards for... more
AirlinesAircraft: Emirates Flight Training Academy enters new era
Agreement between the Emirati flight academy and the Greek Egnatia Aviation was signed today - GALLERY
An agreement that paves the way towards the certification of the European EASA more
AirlinesJetstar also celebrates new uniforms as first A-320neo aircraft arrives
Pilots, cabin crew and airport staff across the network are changing their style
For the first time in Jetstar’s 20-year history, cabin crew, pilots and airport staff across the low-cost carrier’s network in Australia, New Zealand and Asia Pacific today donned a new uniform. The col... more
AirlinesKorean Air-Asiana merger: there is the green light by EU
It plans to complete the transaction by December
Korean Air has satisfied all conditions set by the European Union competition authority for its merger with Asiana Airlines.The European Commission (EC) announced on November 28 that it has concluded its... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport strike tomorrow on Friday November 29 in Italy
Milan and Venice airports involved, as well as Wizz Air Malta Limited
A general strike has been called in Italy for tomorrow, Friday 29 November, which will involve the public and private sectors for 24 hours and which will involve all transport systems: Tpl with territorial... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM: negotiations underway for stake in Air Europa
Through Globalia, 20% of the shares would change hands. Vital liquidity for the Spanish airline
The Hidalgo family, which owns 80% of Air Europa through the Globalia group, is currently reportedly in talks with Air France-KLM to grant the Franco-Dutch consortium a stake in their airline. These discussions... more
Accidents"Black boxes" from Vilnius plane crash to be decrypted in Germany
Investigators from Spain and the US are also likely to be involved. The first data on Friday?
The Flight Data Recorder (FDR) and the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR), the "black boxes" of the B-737/400 aircraft operated by Swiftair on behalf of DHL, which crashed last Monday 25 November while approaching... more