Luke Peters
347 articles
Journalist
Luke has been an aviation journalist since 2021. Having previously worked for several airlines as well as for Airbus, Luke developed a comprehensive knowledge of the commercial aviation industry and airline operations. He subsequently re-trained as a lawyer specializing in aviation law and aircraft finance. A qualified pilot himself, Luke spends his spare time as part of a team keeping one of the world's last remaining Catalina flying boats airworthy. Based in Cambridge, UK.
Luke has been an aviation journalist since 2021. Having previously worked for several airlines as well as for Airbus, Luke developed a comprehensive knowledge of the commercial aviation industry and airline operations. He subsequently re-trained as a lawyer specializing in aviation law and aircraft finance. A qualified pilot himself, Luke spends his spare time as part of a team keeping one of the world's last remaining Catalina flying boats airworthy. Based in Cambridge, UK.
FlySafair 737 loses main landing gear wheel on take-off from Johannesburg
A FlySafair Boeing 737 has sustained damage after a main landing gear wheel detached from the aircraft as…
British Airways returns to Abu Dhabi after four-year hiatus with daily flights
British Airways returned to Abu Dhabi on April 21, 2024, with the restart of daily services that were…
French regional airline Chalair announces new Normandy to Southampton services
Chalair Aviation, a French regional airline has announced an extension to its small route network, adding seasonal flights…
Etihad restarts Airbus A380 services to New York-JFK with a new daily flight
Etihad Airways has brought its Airbus A380 superjumbos back to New York-JFK Airport, with the first flight departing…
End of an era: The last four Air India Boeing 747s leave the carrier’s fleet
After over a quarter of a century, the last four Boeing 747-400s have finally left Air India’s fleet.…
The Aviation Traders Carvair: History’s curious-looking airborne car ferry
It’s now almost 121 years since the Wright Brothers successfully flew the first powered aircraft. Since that momentous…
Heading to Wales – Iceland’s PLAY announces new series of flights to Cardiff
Icelandic low-cost operator PLAY Airlines has opened ticket sales for a new series of flights to Cardiff, the…
Fiji Airways announces new interline agreement with Porter Airlines
Fiji Airways, the national airline of the Pacific island nation of Fiji, has announced it has signed an…
El Al passengers on flight from Tel Aviv endure a nine-hour trip to nowhere
Following the unprecedented rainstorms that lashed the Gulf state of Dubai on April 16 and 17, 2024, passengers…
Multiple flights from Malaysia to Borneo canceled following volcanic eruption
Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia have announced multiple flight cancellations to airports in East Malaysia (also known as Malaysian…
Alaska Airlines faces FAA systemwide ground stop after software upgrade issue
Alaska Airlines has resumed full service across its network following a computer glitch that caused the Federal Aviation…
Aegean invests in four extended-range A321neos to serve longer routes
Greek carrier Aegean Airlines will invest in four Airbus A321neos with extended range capabilities to serve yet-unconfirmed non-EU…
Two deals in a week: SkyUp wins ACMI deals with Wizz Air and US-Bangla Airlines
April 2024 is proving to be a successful month for Ukraine’s SkyUp Airlines. The carrier has announced the…
Boeing makes its largest-ever sustainable aviation fuel purchase
Boeing has announced its largest-ever purchase of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The company has committed to buying…
Hawaiian Airlines inaugurates Boeing 787 services with flight to San Francisco
Hawaiian Airlines has finally inaugurated scheduled passenger flights with its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, delivered to the carrier…
Air France unveils new advertising campaign ahead of Paris 2024 Olympics
In its capacity as an official partner of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Air France has…
United posts $164m 1Q24 loss, will lease 35 A321neos in place of 737 MAX 10s
United Airlines has reported its first-quarter 2024 (1Q24) financial results, declaring that it has incurred a pre-tax loss…
easyJet cancels UK to Israel flights, Wizz Air and British Airways give updates
easyJet has extended the suspension of its entire program of flights to and from Israel for a further…