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AirlinesQatar Airways signs agreement with Thales
To equip A-321NX aircraft fleet with FlytEDGE IFE system
Qatar Airways and Thales have signed an agreement to equip its new A-321 NX fleet with FlytEDGE, industry’s Crystal Cabin Inflight Entertainment (IFE) system. The carrier, is the first one to announce t... more
AirlinesIberia restores Madrid-Tokyo flight link
Interrupted in 2020, it will be operated on A-350 plane and in the 1st year will generate € 100 million to the GDP of the two countries
Iberia reinstated yesterday the direct flight between Madrid-Barajas and Tokyo-Narita, marking the resumption of a route interrupted in 2020 following the global health emergency linked to the pandemic.... more
AirlinesQantas bids farewell to Boeing 717 airplane: Sydney-Canberra flight to be finalised on Saturday
After 15,000 connections and 17,000 flight hours, it gives way to the Airbus A-220s
The announcement is dry and concise, which appeared yesterday morning on the social media, Qantas account: "Goodbye to the Boeing 717. Yesterday was the last commercial connection for the 717 operated... more
AirlinesITA Airways: Winter season 2024-2025 presentation
The Italian carrier to be in London for event in November
ITA Airways will attend the "World Travel Market Europe 2024", a leading international leisure travel event, held in London from November 5th to 7th at the ExCel exhibition centre. Now in its 45th edition,... more
AirlinesAeroitalia reports traffic growth of 110% in the 3Q
And it announces 12 new routes for Winter season
Aeroitalia, the fastest growing Italian airline, reports that it transported 800,000 passengers in the third quarter of 2024, recording an increase in its passenger traffic of 110% compared to the previous... more
Airlines2024: a Summer of challenges for European carriers
Due to high costs and complex operations, impact on companies of €3.5 billion
During 2024, the air transport sector in Europe faced unprecedented challenges, exacerbated by a strong growth in air traffic and a travel demand at its highest level since the pandemic. According to a... more
AirlinesAir Ambulances in Australia: Helicorp buys Pel-Air, from Rex Group
Transaction worth over $47 million, pending approval by the Foreign Investment Review Board
Rex Group has announced to investors that it has entered into an agreement to sell its air ambulance business, Pel-Air, to Helicorp Pty Ltd. The agreed transaction amount is approximately $47.1 million... more
AirlinesPlanes and carriers. End of an era: the last flight of Czech Airlines
Farewell to the sky of one of the most historic ones
October 26 will mark the end of the epic of Czech Airlines (Čsa), which will make its last flight from Paris to Prague, closing an important chapter in the history of aviation that lasted over a century.... more
AirlinesSAS restores air link to Nuuk, Greenland, after 20 years
Thanks to the restyling plan, the airport will open to international flights from November 28th
Sas announces today that starting from next June 27th it will reopen direct flights from Copenhagen to Nuuk, Greenland, after the decommissioning of the air connection that lasted over twenty years. The... more
AirlinesFrankfurt Airport to 243 destinations in 93 Countries
New Winter flight schedule takes effect next Sunday
Frankfurt Airport’s new Winter flight schedule takes effect on October 27, 2024. This season, 79 airlines will be offering passenger flights to 243 destinations in 93 countries around the globe. With o... more
AirlinesEmirates orders 5 additional B-777F airplanes
The carrier brings freighter fleet to 21 units by end 2026
The order aims to "reflect Dubai’s growing prominence as a preferred and trusted global logistics hub", said HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group more
AirlinesThe new airport in Nuuk, Greenland, will be inaugurated soon
From the end of 2026, the expansion of Ilulissat and the transformation of the heliport in Qaqortoq will follow
With the development of the existing small airport, Greenland will open a new international airport in its capital, Nuuk, scheduled to open on November 28. This is the first of three new transformation... more
AirlinesWizz Air trials Saf fuels on A-321neo aircraft
In collaboration with Airbus, a step forward towards sustainability in the aviation sector
Wizz Air has announced the launch of a pilot project in collaboration with Airbus for the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). This initiative positions the airline one step closer to complying with... more
AirlinesBerlin: aircraft and transport taxes discussed
Bischof (president of BDL and CEO of Eurowings) calls for its abolition, as in Sweden
The President of the German Aviation Association (BdL) and CEO of Eurowings, Jens Bischof, has expressed the need to eliminate the air transport tax to keep air travel affordable. In a statement reported... more
AirlinesEmirates introduces upgraded B-777 aircraft on routes to Kuwait and Saudi Arabia
The airplanes are undergoing restyling work starting from July
Emirates today announced the debut of its upgraded B-777 aircraft on routes to Kuwait and Dammam, Saudi Arabia. This upgrade is part of a broader plan that will see a growing number of refurbished aircraft... more
AirlinesAirlines and credit cards: El Al gets its hands on Isracard?
Tel Aviv company bids for control of credit card company
El Al Israel Airlines (an Israeli airline led by CEO Dina Ben Tal Ganancia), has made Isracard Chairman Tamar Yassur and CEO Ran Oz a takeover offer through a private share allocation of 45% of shares... more
AirlinesDelta unveils new cabin interiors across its fleet
The debut is planned on a narrowbody B-757 in the fall and then on an A-350 in 2025
New cabin interiors are on the horizon for Delta. The new design, which will debut this fall in anticipation of the airline’s centennial, will bring significant improvements to the airline’s aircraft int... more
AirlinesSicily-USA air links: a transatlantic bridge
New horizons for flights from the island
The expansion of direct air connections between Sicily and the United States marks a new era in air mobility between the two territories. Starting next Summer, 13 direct weekly flights to New York from... more
AirlinesSelf-driving planes: MoU between Wisk Aero and Airservices Australia
Memorandum lays foundation for integrating eVtol air taxis and Aam technologies into national airspace - VIDEO
Wisk Aero, a company that operates in the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) sector and produces electric air taxis, has announced in these hours the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airservices... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines: Qantas' international network grows
The carrier announces 220,000 more seats, new planes and new routes. The A-380 returns in 2025
Qantas today announced it is enhancing its international network with new aircraft and a new destination, as well as schedule changes to better utilise its fleet and meet growing customer demand in key... more
AirlinesAirplanes and civil rights: US Dot fines Lufthansa $4 Million
128 Jewish passengers denied boarding: highest fine ever imposeed by Department for Discrimination
The fine "sends a clear message to the industry: we stand ready to investigate and take action whenever passengers' civil rights are violated", said US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg more
AirlinesAirplanes and airlines. Volotea: positive data for passengers transported
In Italy, in the period April-September 2024. The load factor is also very good
Volotea, a note reports, closes another Summer full of flights and connections in the name of consolidation in the Italian market, confirming the centrality of the Belpaese in its business strategies.... more
AirlinesWizz Air suspends flights to/from Tel Aviv
Temporary precautionary measure until 14 January 2025 inclusive. Refunds
"Due to the ongoing delicate situation in the region, Wizz Air temporarily suspends flights to and from Tel Aviv until 14 January 2025 inclusive", a short statement reports by the airline, which "regrets... more
AirlinesFraport: traffic figures in September; growth for passengers and cargo
Frankfurt Airport welcomes 5,8 million ones last moth
Frankfurt Airport served some 5.8 million passengers in September 2024, a 1.2 percent increase on the same month in 2023. Domestic traffic grew by 1.3% and European traffic by 2.6%. In contrast, intercontinental... more
AirlinesAircraft & airlines: Emirates invests $ 48M in pilot and crew training
"Work in progress" ahead of the expected Airbus A-350s -GALLERY
In preparation for the introduction of its highly anticipated Airbus A-350 aircraft, Emirates has invested approximately $48 million in a comprehensive suite of state-of-the-art equipment and systems to... more
AirlinesMandarin Airlines purchases another ATR-72/600 aircraft
It joins the latest order for 6 airplanes of the same model
Mandarin Airlines, the regional subsidiary of Taiwan's flag carrier China Airlines, and regional aircraft manufacturer ATR, today announced the signing of a firm order for one ATR-72/600 for domestic flights... more
AirlinesMalaria in Europe: risks from airborne Mosquitoes
The Plasmodium parasite can travel in suitcases, packages or on airplanes. The alarm given by Ecd
An alarm has been raised by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), regarding the introduction and spread of the malaria parasite, Plasmodium, in Europe through mosquitoes accidentally... more
AirlinesArmando Varricchio new president of ITA Airways
He will lead the Italian carrier into the Lufthansa era
Armando Varricchio, currently the Italian ambassador in Berlin, has been appointed to take over the role of president of the airline ITA Airways, marking a significant passing of the baton from Antonino... more
AirlinesAirplanes & Airlines. ITA Airways-Lufthansa partnership: starting in January
The Italian-German alliance takes shape
The partnership between ITA Airways and Lufthansa is set to take flight in January, following a plan detailed by the German giant and accepted by its Italian counterpart. A recent development in the story... more
AirlinesDelta Airlines faces profit reduction in 3Q2024
IT failure impacts airline's financial results
Delta Airlines reported a 26% year-over-year decline in profits in the third quarter of 2024, with net income falling to $971 million from $1.31 billion. The decline was driven by a significant computer... more
AirlinesRyanair cuts German operations over high taxes
Impact of tax policies on the aircraft and transport sector
Low-cost carrier Ryanair has announced a significant reduction in its German operations for the Summer of 2025. Motivated by the German Government's failure to reduce air traffic control and security-related... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines Captain dies during flight connection
Emergency landing in New York after pilot falls ill
A tragic event has struck a Turkish Airlines flight from Seattle to Istanbul, forcing the plane to make an emergency landing in New York. The company's spokesman, Yahya Ustun, announced on X that the... more
AirlinesAustralian Federal Court orders Qantas to oay A$100 million
It was selling tickets for flights that it had already decided to cancel
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) today announced that Qantas, Australia's largest airline, was ordered yesterday by the Federal Court to pay AUD 100 million (about USD 67.3 million)... more
AirlinesAdani and Thales revolutionize airport management in India
Modernization and safety in the seven airports
Adani Airport Holdings Limited, India’s leading private airport operator, has entered into a strategic partnership with Thales, a leading technology company. It aims to transform operations and traveller e... more
AirlinesAirplanes and mergers. Philippines: Cebu Pacific buys 100% of AirSwift
Ali Capital Corp's (Zobel de Ayalas) 'boutique airline' changes hands for $30.8 million
Cebu Pacific Air has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of AirSwift through a share sale agreement with Ali Capital Corp (Zobel de Ayalas). The transaction is valued at Php 1.75... more
AirlinesAircraft-train. Agreement to offer connections in a single booking
Trenitalia and SkyTeam sign a MoU for combined itineraries
Trenitalia (FS Group) and SkyTeam, an alliance of airlines, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (Mou) to offer combined “air+train” itineraries in a single booking. The partnership will allow tho... more
AirlinesLas Vegas occurrence: Frontier Airlines plane makes critical landing
Federal Aviation Administration investigation underway
A Frontier Airlines plane was in a critical situation as it was landing at Las Vegas, Nevada, from San Diego, California. The occurrence was caused by a particularly rough landing that caused the plane's... more
AirlinesImpact of flight changes on Sardinian connectivity
There is a risk of a reduction in international connections from the island
Sardinia could lose important connections with international routes from next October 27. This concern was expressed by Ugo Cappellacci, deputy and head of the Insularity department of Forza Italia, and Ivan... more
AirlinesInternal crisis and legality: turbulence in ITA
Tensions and accusations shake the foundations of the airline
Giovanni Naccarato, a member of the board of auditors, resigned about six weeks ago, following internal disputes. Informal sources suggest that the resignation may be related to an alleged agreement between... more
AirlinesRyanair planes: three technical failures in a week
The low-cost airline could end up under the scrutiny of EASA, as requested to the EU Commission by some parliamentarians
In the space of just seven days, Ryanair has been in the spotlight for three separate technical problems on its aircraft. The latest occurred yesterday morning at Brindisi airport, where a plane from Memmingen,... more
AirlinesRussian raids in Ukraine: depots and airports targeted
Employing advanced aviation and drone aircraft in coordinated attacks
The Russian Defense Ministry said it had carried out targeted strikes against strategic Ukrainian targets, including a fuel depot near Odessa and the infrastructure of the Starokonstantinov military airport... more
AirlinesAir Serbia launches Belgrade-Guangzhou direct flight
It expands Asian routes with new connection to China
Air Serbia has launched a new direct route Belgrade-Guangzhou, with the inaugural flight JU988 taking off at 00:20. This new air link marks the second destination in China for the Serbian national carrier,... more
AirlinesRevolution in the management of Genoa airport
Implications of the recent management transition and future prospects
In light of recent events, the situation of the "Cristoforo Colombo" airport in Genoa is complex, involving a series of subjects between public and private entities. The Genoese airport, despite being... more
AirlinesScandal in Brindisi: they made low-quality components for B-787 Dreamliner aircraft
Two companies that produced for Leonardo under investigation. Arrests
The aeronautics sector has recently been rocked by an investigation by the Brindisi Public Prosecutor's Office that revealed the use of non-compliant materials in the production of parts for the B-787... more
AirlinesAircraft and JV: Japan Airlines and Garuda Indonesia reach agreement
Once the antitrust hurdle has been overcome, the cooperation will become effective from the 2Q2025
Japan Airlines (JAL) and Garuda Indonesia have signed a Joint Business Agreement, following approvals from the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) in terms of antitrust.... more
AccidentsPlanes. Request for Ryanair checks at the European Parliament
Through Easa, on compliance with safety and maintenance regulations: low-cost soon under scrutiny?
The Forza Italia members of the European Parliament have asked the Commission to intervene to carry out checks through EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency), regarding Ryanair's compliance with maintenance... more
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