Luke Peters
393 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.
Turkish Airlines and Rolls Royce celebrate ongoing strategic partnership
Turkish Airlines and Rolls Royce discussed the companies’ ongoing cooperation to support and grow Turkey’s position in the…
Embraer bets big on Brazil, to invest $390M and hire 900 new staff in 2024
Brazilian-based aircraft manufacturer Embraer has announced an ambitious plan to invest approximately $390 million and hire 900 additional…
China Southern joins the queue at COMAC and orders 100 C919 narrowbodies
China Southern Airlines has become the latest Chinese carrier to enter into an agreement with aircraft manufacturer COMAC…
Australia’s Bonza suspends all operations, Boeing 737 MAX 8 fleet repossessed
On the morning of April 30, 2024, Australian low-cost carrier Bonza announced that it would be suspending all…
KLM Air Cargo transports three koalas and two lions in the same week
Assisted by wildlife transportation specialists from KLM Air Cargo, Ouwehands Zoo in the Netherlands has welcomed three koalas…
A remarkable record–no lost bags at Kansai Airport after 29 years of operations
Kansai International Airport (KIX) near Osaka, Japan has reported a feat that other international airports can only dream…
Lufthansa Technik Malta completes its first 787 Dreamliner heavy check
On April 29, 2024, Lufthansa Technik Malta (LTM) announced the completion of its first heavy maintenance check on…
Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 makes heavy landing in Los Angeles: video
A Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental operating a scheduled flight from Frankfurt (FRA) to Los Angeles (LAX) has become…
AirAsia X reveals further plans regarding acquisition of AirAsia airline group
In a filing made at the Bursa Malaysia (Malaysian Stock Exchange) on April 26, 2024, the board of…
Delta Air Lines resumes JFK-Lagos flights, upgrades other US to Africa services
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is stepping up its services from the United States to the continent of Africa…
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…