Portugal’s TAP Air CEO ousted following severance payment scandal
Following a scandal involving an irregular severance payment at TAP Air, the Portuguese government, which owns the carrier,…
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Lufthansa indicates the Airbus A380 has no long-term future at the airline
While Lufthansa plans to return up to six Airbus A380 aircraft by 2024, its fleet plans do not…
IATA plans to sue Dutch government over Schiphol airport capacity limits
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is taking legal action against the Dutch government over planned capacity limits…
European Commission approves CityJet-Air Nostrum merger
The European Commission approved the merger between two major European regional airlines, CityJet and Air Nostrum. It is the…
Lufthansa: recovery will continue during 2023, despite slight economic growth
Lufthansa, which has announced its full-year results for 2022, expects that recovery will continue, even if economic growth…
Bavarian Airlines 18-year-old founder accused of fraud – and being 15
Bavarian Airlines promised to bring competition, innovative solutions, and a crypto-based loyalty program to Munich Airport (MUC), Germany.…
Russia will divest from the Sukhoi Superjet 100 program
United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), the Russian state-owned aerospace company, will divest from the Sukhoi Superjet 100 program following…
A world first: Two 10-year-old Boeing 787 to be dismantled for parts
After 10 years of service, two Boeing 787-8 aircraft will be dismantled for parts. The aircraft, managed by…
Will Russia’s Sukhoi Superjet 100 be built in the UAE?
United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Markab Capital signed an agreement to form a strategic partnership with Italy’s SuperJet International,…
Viva Air announces immediate suspension of operations, blames authorities
Viva Air has announced the suspension of its operations with immediate effect, blaming the Civil Aviation Authority of…
More than 50 IndiGo and Go First aircraft grounded due to P&W engine issues
More than 50 IndiGo and Go First planes are on the ground in India due to Pratt &…
Emirates exploring codeshare possibilities with Air India
Emirates has been exploring options to codeshare on flights with Air India, as the Indian flag carrier continues…
SpiceJet confirms debt-to-equity swap with lessor Carlyle Aviation
SpiceJet finalized a deal with its lessors, including Carlyle Aviation Partners, to settle its debts during a board…
How airlines buy new aircraft: a mix of price, strategy and in-flight innovation
Behind every successful airline is a fleet of carefully selected aircraft, carrying out an array of operations from…
Market consolidation in Spain, Iberia acquires Air Europa
Major consolidation is coming to the Spanish airline industry. Spain’s flag carrier Iberia, which is part of the…
Is the current passenger-to-freighter aircraft conversion market too optimistic?
The global cargo industry has witnessed a number of interesting changes during the past few years. Unlike yields…
Air New Zealand plans to take 13 aircraft in the next five years
Air New Zealand announced plans to take 13 aircraft in the next five years. This comes after the…
Carlyle Aviation agrees to convert SpiceJet’s debt into equity in the carrier
India-based low-cost carrier SpiceJet has agreed with the aircraft lessor Carlyle Aviation to convert its aircraft lease dues…