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AirlinesEuropean airport sector recovery exceeds expectations
Record results for continental airports in the Summer months
Recent data published by Aci Europe indicate a significant recovery in travel by airplanes, with European airports seeing an annual increase of over 5% in the Summer months of July and August, exceeding... more
AirlinesSpirit Airlines heading for Chapter 11 after rejecting merger with JetBlue?
American low-cost carrier weighs options to avoid bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines, an American low-cost carrier, is facing serious financial difficulties that could lead to bankruptcy. After the collapse of negotiations to merge with JetBlue Airways, Spirit has been... more
AirlinesKLM tightens its purse strings and announces new cuts and spending reductions
The commitment to renew the fleet remains: a billion-dollar investment
KLM today announced measures to structurally improve the company's operational and financial performance. These measures include increasing productivity, simplifying the organization, reducing costs, and... more
AirlinesCebu Pacific orders 70 A-321neo aircraft
Finalized a MoU announced in July - DATA SHEET
Cebu Pacific of the Philippines has placed a firm order with Airbus for 70 A-321neo airplanes, finalising an MoU announced by the airline in July. The purchase agreement was signed in Manila by Mike Szucs,... more
AccidentsItaly. Bergamo airport main runway reopened yesterday evening
Its surface resurfacing needed after four tyres burst on landing Ryanair plane
Runway made unusable for a length of 450 meters. Various operations carried out before the resumption of activity at the airport more
AirlinesRyanair (2) plane tire bursts: Sacbo's statement
The list of flight delays and/or cancellations on the airport manager's website
Sacbo (Bergamo-Orio al Serio airport management company) announces on its website in a short note that operations are temporarily suspended due to the explosion of a tire, shortly after landing, of a Ryanair... more
AirlinesBergamo-Orio al Serio: Ryanair plane tire explodes during landing
The aircraft stopped on the runway and passengers evacuated; the airport is temporarily closed
An incident has created tension on board a Ryanair plane departing from Barcelona and headed to Bergamo's Orio al Serio airport, today on Tuesday 1st October around 08:00am. During the landing phase, one... more
AirlinesPlanes and airlines: Qantas to Johannesburg by the A-380
Its network to Africa expanded also thanks to code-share with Airlink
Today marks a historic event for Qantas, as it debuts its Airbus A-380 aircraft on the Sydney-Johannesburg route, marking the superjumbo’s first deployment to the African continent. With up to six flights p... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. IATA announces Wings of Change Europe 2024 theme
For a competitive and sustainable European aviation. The works on 20-21 November in Rome
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that the theme of the 2024 Wings of Change Europe (WOCE) conference will focus on promoting a competitive and sustainable European aviation.... more
AirlinesBritish Airways suspends flights to Israel
Temporary solution from today to Thursday for the escalation of tensions with Hezbollah
"We have been continuously monitoring the situation in the Middle East and have taken the operational decision to cancel our flights to and from Tel Aviv up to and including Thursday 26 September": with... more
AirlinesAci Europe. Draghi report puts back transport on the radar screen
With clear priorities for sustainable infrastructure development
Reacting to the publication yesterday of the Draghi report on "The future of European Competitiveness", ACI EUROPE endorsed its analysis of the transport sector and welcomed its proposals to tackle the... more
AirlinesLufthansa Cargo appoints a new Vice President Asia-Pacific
Elodie Berthonneau takes over from J. Florian Pfaff as of October
As of 1 October 2024, Elodie Berthonneau will take over the position of Vice President Asia-Pacific at Lufthansa Cargo in Singapore, replacing J. Florian Pfaff. She will head the sales and handling organization... more
AirlinesKorean Air to operate commercial flights using domestic SAF
From Seoul-Incheon to Tokyo-Haneda; other routes will follow later
Today, Korean Air will begin using domestically produced Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for the first time on flight KE719 from Seoul-Incheon to Tokyo-Haneda. This milestone makes it the first Korean... more
AirlinesSecond IATA World Sustainability Symposium
It will take place next September in USA hosted by AA
The International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) second World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) will focus on actions needed to achieve the airline industry’s commitment to net-zero CO2 emissions by... more
AirlinesBeirut airports: airlines stop flights
About ten carriers suspend operations due to Israel-Lebanon escalation
Flights cancelled for days or weeks at Beirut's "Rafik Hariri" international airport. This is a choice made by numerous global airlines operating at the Lebanese stopover. The reason? The crisis in the... more
AirlinesItaly. Ancona Airport: among the top destinations
This was communicated by the German Lufthansa which monitors Summer tourism
The Italian "Raffaello Sanzio" international airport of Ancona-Falconara is among the top destinations in the world for the number of tourists transported by the German airline Lufthansa. The Marche region... more
AirlinesEU CJ confirms lawfulness of the loan granted to Austrian Airlines in 2020
For EUR 150m; the Court dismisses the action brought by two carriers
On 23 June 2020, Austria notified the Commission of an aid measure in the form of a subordinated loan (convertible into a grant) of €150 million in favour of Austrian Airlines (AUA), which is part of t... more
AirlinesBoeing: Kelly Ortberg possible new CEO
Replacing the outgoing David Calhoun
In March 2024 Dave Calhoun, outgoing CEO of the US Boeing Group, announced his resignation by the end of the year. The board of directors of the company, specialized in the aerospace and defense sectors,... more
AirlinesNew or modernized planes?
Dilemma companies struggling with fleet renewal
Modernize the planes or buy new ones? It is the dilemma that afflicts many air carrier, especially those that cannot afford to update their fleet by focusing only on the purchase or rental of latest generation... more
AirlinesAttack on the Paris Olympic Games
Isolated capital: connections with airports interrupted, trains diverted and cancelled
It was supposed to be the great day for France. This evening the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games is scheduled (from 26 July to 11 August) but the French capital is isolated: road connections... more
Airlinesflynas signs agreement for additional 75+15 Airbus aircraft
Between models A-320neo and A-330neo -DATA SHEETS
flynas, Saudi Arabia’s leading low-cost carrier, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for 75 A-320neo family aircraft and 15 A-330/900. This strategic agreement will expand the a... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM below expectations
The quarterly operating result does not discourage investors
The operating profit of the Franco-Dutch Air France-KLM group fell to 513 million euros. These are the financial data for the second quarter of 2024. It is a worse result than expected, but one that has... more
AirlinesItaly. Turin Airport: fear of downgrading
Deputy Minister Galeazzo Bignami was heard in the Transportation Committee
Fear of a downgrading of the "Sandro Pertini" airport of Turin-Caselle from international to national. This is what emerged during the hearing of the Italian Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Transport... more
AirlinesCologne Airport: dozens of flights delayed and cancelled
Stopover returns to operation after environmentalist protest
The German international airport "Konrad Adenauer" in Cologne-Bonn is back in operation. Departing and arriving flights were suspended at dawn due to a protest by environmentalists from the Last Generation... more
Airlines"Farnborough". Berniq Airways orders six A-320neo Family aircraft
To further develop its regional and international routes
Berniq Airways, Libya’s airline, has placed a firm order with Airbus for six A-320neo Family aircraft. The carrier already operates six A-320s and intends to further develop its regional and international r... more
AirlinesBoeing projects global need new pilots, technicians and cabin crew
For nearly 2.4 million over the next 20 years
Over the next 20 years, Boeing projects a continued significant demand for aviation personnel as the global commercial airplane fleet continues to expand. The company's 2024 Pilot and Technician Outlook... more
AirlinesAirbus and partners invest in Sustainable Aviation Fuel financing fund
The commitment from the seven ones is amounting to about USD 200 million
Airbus, the Air France-KLM Group, Associated Energy Group, LLC, BNP Paribas, Burnham Sterling, Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc. and Qantas Airways Limited co-invested in a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) financing... more
AirlinesAgreement on Italian vertiports
MoU signed between Sea Airports, Skyports and Lilium air taxis
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today between the German air taxi manufacturer Lilium and a company (newco of Sea Aeroporti and Skyports) which will build and manage the vertiports in Lombardy... more
Airlines"Farnborough". Virgin Atlantic orders seven A-330neo aircraft
Japan Airlines finalises for A-350/900 planes and A-321neo
Virgin Atlantic has placed a firm order for seven A-330neo aircraft as part of its wider fleet transformation. The agreement takes Virgin Atlantic’s commitment for this model to 19 planes in total, providing i... more
AirlinesLuxair selects B-737 airplane, buying up to four jets
It is the largest model in the MAX family
Boeing and Luxair announced yesterday the European regional carrier is again ordering a new member of the 737 MAX family to power its sustainable growth. A year after purchasing the 737/7 and 737/8 models,... more
AirlinesDrukair adds A-320neo and A-321XLR aircraft to its fleet
To expand international network
Drukair -Royal Bhutan Airlines, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Bhutan, a fully owned subsidiary of the state holding company Druk Holding and Investments Limited (DHI) has signed a Memorandum... more
AirlinesItaly. Cagliari airport: passengers enraged by delays
Planes were reported to have taken off and arrived almost five hours after the scheduled time
Passengers also sat on the floor waiting for their plane to take off or arrive at the Italian "Mario Mameli" airport in Cagliari and reported delays of almost five hours. It is what we read on the timetables... more
AirlinesEmergency landing at Malpensa airport
No injuries among passengers or crewmembers
The commander of an A-319 aircraft, operated by the low-cost carrier easyjet, was forced to reverse course due to a technical fault and make an emergency landing at the departure airport in Italy. It happened... more
AirlinesDoors open for "Farnborough" 2024
According to the organizers there will be around 75,000 visitors and enthusiasts
The "Farnborough International Airshow" 2024 opens today. This year's edition takes place from 22 to 26 July 2024 at the International Exhibition & Conference Center of the British airport of the same... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: wedding operational in four months
Turicchi: "Three important steps are expected: two concern remedies, the other governance"
Within the next few months the national carriers ITA Airways and Lufthansa will have to finalize their marriage. How? Making operational the package of remedies proposed by the two spouses in Brussels,... more
AirlinesAirline maintenance: a record waiting time
Situation determined by various concomitant factors in the post-pandemic period
Maintenance demand for aircraft engines could peak in 2026 and remain limited until the end of 2030. The next increase in requests for aircraft repairs and inspections could occur at the end of 2030. This... more
AirlinesAir India is focusing on aircraft with latest generation interiors
The first A-320neo aircraft with a renovated cabin entered service in the last few hours
New livery and a completely renovated cabin with latest generation interiors. The first narrow-body aircraft of the national carrier Air India entered service in the last few hours. It is the A-320neo... more
AirlinesAirports in haywire (3): what's happening in Italy
Kurtz (Crowdstrike CEO): "Issue identified, fix applied"
Many delays in boarding operations, long queues at check-in and boarding gates, few canceled flight connections. These are the main effects of the IT failure that today, Friday 19 July 2024, affected numerous... more
AirlinesItaly. Palermo Airport asks for more transportation
Burrafato (Gesap): "It is essential that connection services are adequate to demand"
More checks on taxi drivers and an extra train. The Municipality of Palermo and the Region of Sicily are trying to respond to the demand for greater mobility from the Gesap company, that controls the "Falcone-Borsellino"... more
AirlinesTokyo airport tests road drones
Objective is to make cargo vehicle fully operational by the end of 2025
A driverless vehicle towing freight containers zooms along the asphalt of the parking area. It happens at Japan's Tokyo-Haneda International Airport. A joint experiment conducted by the airline All Nippon... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: if Italy makes Germany fly
Economies of scale and long-range intercontinental routes for a lasting relaunch
The finances of the German Lufthansa Group in the first half of 2024 are not brilliant, but the purchase of the Italian carrier ITA Airways could allow the airline to improve the Group's situation. There... more
AirlinesItaly. Ancona Airport: the service worries the unions
CGIL, CISL, UIL: "The company risks crisis again due to lack of liquidity"
The operational and financial situation of the "Raffaello Sanzio" Italian airport of Ancona-Falconara worries the unions. From the point of view of the transport service, the territorial continuity flights... more
AirlinesMigrant trafficking: Ghadames Air manager arrested
Libyan prosecutor against air carrier: "It transported passengers to the USA"
A top manager of the Libyan airline Ghadames Airlines has been arrested. According to the indictment, the man was involved in a system that allowed passengers to illegally enter the United States. This... more
AirlinesLufthansa ends 1H2024 in the red
However, the Group estimates that it will finish the year on a positive note
A loss of 427 million euros in the first half of 2024, an estimate of adjusted operating profits that fluctuates between 1.4 and 1.8 billion euros at the end of the year. These are some of the most significant... more
AirlinesItaly. Reggio Airport: seven new flights from October
Cannizzaro (FI): "You understand the Region's potential and the seriousness of the ruling class"
The relaunch of the "Tito Minniti" Italian airport in Reggio Calabria depends on the investments that some air carriers are making, in particular the low-cost airlines. It was recently underlined by the... more
AirlinesSouth Italy. Salerno airport inaugurated
Salvini (Transport): "The airport system will bring thousands of jobs to the area"
The Campania airport of Salerno-Costa d'Amalfi returned to operation today after years of closure. This morning, Thursday 11 July 2024, a plane landed from Milan-Malpensa airport (flight EJU3609) and operated... more
AirlinesItaly. Sardinia air transport: "Stop municipal boarding tax"
Regional councilor Truzzu (FdI) announces presentation of motion
The municipal surcharge introduced at various airports for the boarding of passengers in Italy remains among the most discussed issues in the air transport sector. A political controversy that fuels parochialism... more
AirlinesUnmanned shuttles at New York airport
Service currently free will be active starting from mid-July
Unmanned shuttles arrive at "John Fitzgerald Kennedy" international airport in New York. The new vehicles will allow passengers to reach the various terminals of the US airport after leaving their car... more
AirlinesLufthansa Cargo appoints a Head of Global Markets
The airline strengthens overall sales with new management position
Effective 15 July, Anand Kulkarni will assume the newly created position of Head of Global Markets at Lufthansa Cargo. In this role, he will lead and manage the sales regions and the Digital Sales department... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: the weight on the stock market of ex-Alitalia
The sword of Damocles of summaries hangs over the wedding, but the title has a positive trend
The marriage with the Italian carrier ITA Airways had a beneficial impact on the share price performance of the German aviation group Lufthansa. However, some questions remain on issues that do not provide... more