Space Which weather conditions are key for the Christmas Day Webb telescope launch? After another delay due to weather, NASA is now planning for December 25, 2021 for the launch of… December 23, 2021
Airport Got a spare $1.2M? An aerodrome in Spain could be yours Looking for something different in the New Year sales? How about an airfield in Spain? You’re in luck.… December 23, 2021
Aviation Economics & Finance Etihad Airways sells aviation support businesses to focus on airline operations Etihad Airways is selling some of its airline support services businesses in order to focus fully on its… December 23, 2021
Aviation Economics & Finance No Christmas cheer for Ryanair as Omicron prompts profit warning, flight cuts Europe’s largest low-cost carrier, Ryanair, is feeling the effects of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus, issuing… December 23, 2021
Airlines Indian start-up Akasa Air unveils new livery Indian start-up airline Akasa Air has unveiled its new livery, in tones of orange and purple, saying it has taken… December 22, 2021
Business Aviation Superyacht in the sky? Lufthansa Technik unveils ‘EXPLORER’ luxury cabin concept An A330 as a flying superyacht with its own spacious terrace and entertainment area? That’s how Lufthansa Technik… December 22, 2021
Airlines Civil Aviation Is bringing a flight forward just as disruptive as a delay? EU Court says yes Passengers traveling on flights in Europe can claim compensation if their flight is delayed or canceled. But what about… December 22, 2021
Airport Wizz Air picks up Gatwick slots from Norwegian Air Shuttle Wizz Air is continuing its expansion plans, picking up slots at London Gatwick airport (LGW) from Norwegian Air… December 22, 2021
Civil Aviation Singapore restricts vaccinated travel lane tickets over Omicron Singapore is restricting ticket sales via its vaccinated travel lanes in light of the spread of the Omicron… December 22, 2021
Air Cargo Aircraft Boeing caps record year for freighter sales with UPS order for 19 767s Package delivery company UPS has ordered 19 Boeing 767 freighters, adding to a record year for freighter sales… December 21, 2021
Aviation Technology and Innovation Embraer’s electric taxi firm Eve unveils plans to list, announces new orders It’s a big day of announcements for Eve, the urban air mobility company founded by Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer and which is… December 21, 2021
Aircraft Norse Atlantic receives first 787-9 ahead of transatlantic start in Spring 2022 Start-up Norse Atlantic Airways has taken delivery of its first aircraft, a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, ahead of starting… December 20, 2021
Airlines Canada’s WestJet nabs Austrian Airlines boss for CEO role Canadian carrier WestJet has named Alexis von Hoensbroech, currently head of Austrian Airlines, as its new chief executive. WestJet said it made the… December 20, 2021
Space NASA sets Christmas Eve launch date for James Webb space telescope NASA has confirmed December 24, 2021 as the launch date for the delayed James Webb telescope, the world’s… December 20, 2021
Civil Aviation Germany restricts arrivals from Britain over Omicron variant Germany has added the United Kingdom to its list of ‘virus variant’ countries, restricting arrivals from the country over the… December 20, 2021
Airlines Iceland’s PLAY picks Boston & Washington DC as first US routes from April 2022 Icelandic carrier PLAY’s transatlantic ambitions are on, with the low-cost airline revealing its first US destinations. The airline… December 16, 2021
Aviation Economics & Finance IAG terminates $1.1B Air Europa deal, but considers alternatives IAG has terminated a planned agreement to purchase Spanish airline Air Europa, and is instead looking at other… December 16, 2021
Aviation Technology and Innovation SAS offers passengers loyalty points to boost biofuel purchases SAS is rewarding passengers with loyalty points if they purchase biofuel in a bid to improve the use… December 15, 2021