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AirlinesUnited States: more laser attacks on aircraft
FAA investigates four incidents near Seattle-Tacoma airport
The scourge of laser attacks on aircraft continues to plague the United States and shows no sign of stopping. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched new investigations after numerous... more
AirlinesITA Airways: interest from Delta Airlines and Air France-Klm
Joint expression of interest on the Mise table, then opening of the data room
The US air carrier Delta Airlines and the French-Dutch Air France-Klm have formalized a joint expression of interest to acquire the majority of the flag carrier ITA Airways, thanks to the support of an... more
AirlinesRussia promises help to domestic air carriers
The announcement just days after Boeing and Airbus suspended services
The Russian government will help domestic air carriers so that they can keep their foreign aircraft fleets operational. The initiative comes just days after the announcement of the suspension of services,... more
AirlinesAirbus bets on Australian hydrogen
Agreement to secure first aircraft by 2035
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus signed a memorandum of understanding with Australian mining company Fortescue Metals, whose services it intends to use to reduce Co2 emissions in the air transport... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: masks yes or masks no
In the US the debate grows, but the obligation ends on March 18th
The use of anti-covid-19 masks at some of the latest major public events in the United States appears sporadic, while some schools have made their use optional. However, aboard airplanes and on other modes... more
AirlinesAircraft. Ana Holdings unveils AirJapan, a new international airline brand
Taking off in the second half of fiscal 2023
Ana Holdings and Air Japan Co., Ltd. today unveiled "AirJapan", a new airline brand for medium-haul international routes.Previously in fall 2020, ANA Group announced a new airline brand as part of the... more
AirlinesCarriers struggling with high oil prices
Increases of 50% in Northwest Europe from February 25th to date
The price of oil has risen to its highest level since 2008 following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The increase had already been underway for several months due to low global crude oil supplies. The... more
AirlinesLufthansa could found a new air carrier
Decision following the dispute between Germanwings pilots and unions
The German airline Lufthansa may set up a new company to split short-haul from main brand's long-haul services. This new airline could manage feeder flights to Munich and Frankfurt airports, providing... more
AirlinesWar keeps Japanese planes away from Europe
Companies divert routes to avoid flying over Russia and Ukraine
Two of the main Japanese carriers, All Nippon Aiways and Japan Airlines, have cancelled since yesterday their flights between Asian airports and European airports due to security concerns and the closure... more
AirlinesLufthansa will not return to profit in 2022
Spohr (CEO): "Partnership with ITA is our strategic goal"
The Board of Directors of the German air carrier Lufthansa, contrary to earlier wishes, is not certain that the airline will return to profit in 2022. The company's top management is certain that passenger... more
AirlinesTwo new offers for ITA Airways
In the next few hours the data room will open to evaluate the airline's performance
The national airline ITA Airways has received two new expressions of interest, in addition to the one already made official by the Italian shipping company Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) with the... more
AirlinesStop supplies Boeing-Airbus to Russian air carriers
Decision follows economic sanctions against Moscow
Two of the world's largest manufacturers in the aviation industry, the US Boeing and the European Airbus, have stopped the supply of components for their aircraft in the fleets of Russian companies.... more
AirlinesAirbus inaugurates new campus to train the pilots of tomorrow
In the South-West of France
Airbus Flight Academy Europe (AFAE), a 100% subsidiary of the company, has inaugurated a new campus, in Angoulême, South-West France. During the ceremony, the indusry confirmed that Volotea, the Barcelona-based... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Ukraine conflict: four effects on the sector
From chaos in EU skies to higher ticket and fuel prices
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine have a major impact on the passenger, cargo and charter airline industry. It's not just because Canada, the European Union and the United States have closed... more
AirlinesCivil Aviation Authority investigates British Airways
Too many flights cancelled due to IT problems suffered
Officials of the British Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) have begun an informal discussion with the corporate managers of the airline British Airways. At the center of the discussion are the IT problems... more
AirlinesQatar Airways on A-350 aircraft
The carrier replies to the Airbus industry
Qatar Airways communicated in a press release that "Welcomes the decision of the High Court on Friday 18 February 2022 which issued an injunction against Airbus. The essence of the order is that Airbus... more
AirlinesAircraft. Airbus asks compensation to Qatar Airways
A 220 million dollars fine for refusing delivery of two A-350 airplanes
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus asked British courts to impose a 220 million dollars fine, yesterday, on airline Qatar Airways for refusing to take delivery of two A-350 aircraft. In turn, the Arab... more
AirlinesItalian ENAC: European authorities have banned overflight Ukraine and neighboring areas
Interested in military actions to protect flight safety
The Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) informs that as of today, on February 24, 2022, following the situation between Russia and Ukraine, the European authorities have ordered a ban on civil aviation... more
AirlinesITA Airways launches new service
It represents a step forward in its commercial strategy
ITA Airways launches Flight Pass, a new service dedicated to its customers and featuring a personalised package of prepaid vouchers for the purchase of airline tickets in Economy, Superior and Business... more
AirlinesSIA finalised order for A-350F aircraft
Signed at the "Singapore Airshow"
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has finalised a purchase agreement with Airbus for seven A-350F freighter aircraft. The order was signed at the "Singapore Airshow" by SIA CEO Goh Choong Phong, and Airbus Chief... more
AirlinesAirplanes. ITA Airways-German Airways: partnership for a wet lease agreement
For new routes from Milan-Linate
ITA Airways continues to expand its network with new destinations courtesy of its partnership with German Airways. Starting 28 March 2022, and following this agreement, ITA Airways customers will be able... more
AirlinesAir France reduces losses in 2021
It announced 4.5 billion capital increase to give back pandemic aid
The French airline Group Air France-Klm has announced its results for the fourth quarter of 2021 and for the whole year: in the latest quarterly report it recorded a net loss of 127 million Euros, much... more
AirlinesUSA: zero tolerance on unruly passengers on aircraft
After recent episodes there is talk of establishing a no-fly list
The establishment of a no-fly list for harassing passengers, whose inappropriate behavior has been reported on board aircraft and at airports, is an issue that has been gaining media attention in the United... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines purchases engines from GE
Agreement for 22 ones worth 2.8 billion dollars
The Asian carrier Singapore Airlines ordered 22 aircraft engines model GE9X in recent days, developed by the US company GE Aviation, a division of the General Electric Group, which will be used to power... more
AirlinesThailand bets on Paris for its helicopter engines
12 Arrius and 24 Makila ones purchased for Airbus
The helicopter fleet of Thailand's Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) will be equipped with new engines and maintained thanks to an agreement signed between Safran Helicopter Engines and Thai Aviation Industries... more
AirlinesUSA: 80 passengers reported to the FBI
To date 499 cases of unruly travellers since the beginning of 2022
The number of unruly passengers reported over the past two years has risen sharply in the United States, mainly due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which exacerbated tempers on board aircraft and at the airports.... more
AirlinesAir Asia's shared aircraft
Agreement to lease 100 eVtol VX4s in service by 2025
Low-cost carrier AirAsia has announced the launch of an air-sharing service for the Southeast Asian market based on the use of at least 100 electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, VX4, manufactured... more
AirlinesHainan Airlines focuses on safety
It will equip fleet with sensors developed by Collins Aerospace
The Chinese Hainan Airlines will equip its fleet of aircraft with Total Air Temperatures (Air Data Sensors) and Pitot 0851MC sensors developed for differential pressure monitoring by the US company Collins... more
AirlinesJetBlue orders 30 additional A-220/300 aircraft
Raising its firm order to 100 units
JetBlue Airways has signed a firm order with Airbus for an additional 30 A-220/300 aircraft. This takes the airline’s firm commitment for the A-220/300 to 100 airplanes. This latest agreement lifts the t... more
AirlinesSingapore. ACG finalises order for 20 A-220 airplanes
Following that one for 40 A-320neo aircraft
Global full-service aircraft lessor Aviation Capital Group (ACG), wholly owned by Tokyo Century Corporation, has signed a firm contract for 20 A-220s following its order for 40 A-320neo Family aircraft... more