EU official provides status update for Iberia-Air Europa merger
While the long-awaited acquisition of Spain’s second largest airline, Air Europa, by its larger competitor Iberia (as part…
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Air India unveils first Airbus A321neo aircraft
Air India received its first Airbus A321neo, the first aircraft from a number of the type set to…
The ultimate beneficial owner of GetJet and Airhub Airlines: Alexander Celiadin
In 2016, a new Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance (ACMI) and charter airline entered Lithuania’s aviation market. The carrier,…
Alitalia state aid probe: Italy must recover €400m plus interest, EC says
The European Commission (EC) deemed that the Italian state’s €400 million ($431.1 million) loan to Alitalia in 2019…
Emirates restores Dubai-Sydney-Christchurch daily service on Airbus A380
Emirates has restored its service between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Christchurch Airport (CHC) via Sydney International Airport…
Ultra Air receives additional funds, resumes ticket sales
Colombian airline Ultra Air has received extra funds from its existing shareholders in order to ensure the continuity…
airBaltic blames P&W engine problems for having to wet lease more aircraft
airBaltic said it will lease four additional aircraft from four different airlines for the upcoming summer season, citing…
Lufthansa flights largely at ‘standstill’ due to German airport strikes
Strikes organized by the German union group Vereinte Dienstleistungsgewerkschaft (ver.di, United Services Union) have led to Lufthansa flights…
Where will the Airbus A380 fly during summer 2023?
Are you currently planning your summer vacation and would like to check “flying on a superjumbo” off your…
Delta passenger detained after deploying, sliding down plane’s emergency slide
A Delta Air Lines passenger was detained at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) after opening the aircraft’s emergency…
Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion airport forced to ground departing flights amid protests
Tel Aviv Ben Gurin International Airport (TLV) is halting all departing flights from the airport after Israel’s national…
‘Hydrogen is the future of short-haul flights,’ says easyJet executive
Low-cost carrier easyJet sees the future of aviation for short-haul flights in hydrogen, according to Thomas Haagensen, easyJet’s…
Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) adds 25 new destinations to its network
SAUDIA, the flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has announced that it is adding 25 new destinations to its…
Emirates expands flight training academy with $4.3M worth of new aircraft fleet
Emirates is expanding its flight training academy with an addition of $4.3M worth of new aircraft fleet. The…
Emirates to deploy first-ever A380 service to Bali, Indonesia, by June 2023
Emirates will deploy its first-ever Airbus A380 route to Indonesia, with a daily service from Dubai International Airport…
Vueling fined $32K after female cabin crew staff told to wear high heels
Low-cost carrier Vueling has been fined by Catalonian labor inspectors in Spain after the airline was criticised over…
Nigeria Air 98% complete, take-off set for Q2 says Aviation Minister: report
Nigeria’s Aviation Minster has announced that the project to launch Nigeria Air is nearly complete and that the…
JetSmart drops plans to acquire Colombia-based Ultra Air
JetSmart has said it is no longer interested in purchasing Ultra Air after signing he Memorandum of Understanding…