EC launches investigation into Lufthansa’s acquisition of ITA Airways
The European Commission (EC) has opened an investigation into Lufthansa’s proposed acquisition of an equity stake in Italian…
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Emirates to increase services to Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires from December
Emirates announced that it will boost its services to Brazil and Argentina to five weekly flights starting December…
Pilots at Lufthansa’s leisure carrier Discover vote to strike following ballot
Pilots employed by the German leisure airline Discover Airlines have voted in favor of strike action following a…
Emirates doubles hugely successful A380 premium economy service to Melbourne
Emirates will double its premium economy seats to Melbourne, Australia, after the service exceeded expectations following its introduction…
IndiGo to reduce consumption of water onboard by 98% by fitting new water jets
India’s biggest airline IndiGo has signed a deal with a Swedish innovation company to fit innovative nozzles that…
Icelandair snaps up two more Airbus A321LRs as it prepares to retire Boeing 757s
Icelandair has confirmed that it will long-term lease two new Airbus A321LR aircraft from lessor CDB Aviation, with…
United Airlines posts $3.3B profit for 2023 but MAX grounding will affect 2024
United Airlines posted a $3.3 billion profit for 2023. However, the airline is warning that the ongoing situation…
Avia Solutions Group expands to Australia with acquisition of Skytrans
Avia Solutions Group (ASG) entered into a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire the Australian airline Skytrans. The finalization…
Virgin Atlantic A330 grounded after passenger notices missing wing panel screws
A Virgin Atlantic flight from Manchester to New York was canceled after a passenger became concerned about the…
Southwest Airlines pilots back new contract for 44% salary increase by 2028
Southwest Airlines pilots have unanimously backed a new contract that will see their pay increase by 44% through…
Air France Airbus A350 suffers damage after tailstrike on landing in Toronto
An Air France Airbus A350-900 suffered a tailstrike upon landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) on January…
US sanctions Iraqi low-cost airline Fly Baghdad for supporting Iranian militias
Iraqi low-cost carrier Fly Baghdad has been added to the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign…
Air France launches new route to Phoenix, Arizona
Air France announced on January 22, 2024, it is launching a new nonstop route between its Paris-Charles de…
Lufthansa Technik and Air India Express sign first time deal for engine overhaul
Maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider Lufthansa Technik and low-cost airline Air India Express have signed their first…
Air India’s first Airbus A350 commercial flight touches down in Mumbai
The first ever Airbus A350-900 to join Air India’s fleet has completed its maiden commercial flight. The A350-900…
‘Confused’ Air Canada passenger tried to open emergency door midflight
An Air Canada passenger onboard a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner bound for Toronto Airport (YYZ) tried to open the…
IPO, new bases and Starlink: airBaltic’s Martin Gauss, shares outlook for 2024
2023 was a rather fruitful year for airBaltic. Not only has the Riga-based carrier seen its passenger count, revenue…
Emirates showcases A380 premium economy product at Tokyo Narita Airport
Emirates has hosted a tour and demonstration of its A380 premium economy product to its guests and customers…