Norwegian, the third biggest low-cost carrier in Europe, is preparing for major expansion in 2018. The airline plans to take “to new heights” by launching new long-haul routes, as well as increasing frequency of current flights to the United States. “This year will see us fly to new heights as the UK will continue to be […]
Bird strikes have become a major threat to airline safety over the last decade, but as awareness grows, new solutions are being implemented. Stronger radars, habitat management and… black plastic balls. Is this enough to prevent tragedies in the future? Sully, starring Tom Hanks, not only put the spotlight on the heroism of captain Chesley […]
IAG intends to purchase the Austrian airline Niki for €20 million ($24 million) as well as provide up to €16.5 million to provide liquidity, Reuters reported on December 29, 2017. Earlier in December 2017, Niki ceased its operations after German carrier Lufthansa scrapped the plans to buy it. The assets of the Austria-based leisure airline […]
On December 15, Airbus announced that its CEO Tom Enders will be leaving the company in April 2019. Enders has been an inseparable part of the company for the last 14 years. Enders has been quoted of saying that Airbus needs more “fresh minds for the 2020s”. The CEO is leaving, as corruption investigations in […]
Lufthansa announced quitting the pursue of Niki as part of the latest concessions made on December 13, 2017 in the course of the intended acquisition of parts of the Air Berlin Group. Consequently, Niki ceased operations. In the so-called Phase One assessment, Lufthansa had already offered commitments such as giving up slots. However, the Commission […]
Singapore Airlines took the delivery of the first of five new A380 aircraft scheduled to join the carrier’s fleet over the coming year. The plane is equipped with widely advertised newly launched on-board cabin products and innovations. “We are proud to deliver the first of five new A380s to Singapore Airlines featuring the carrier’s beautiful […]
The Bulgarian Aircraft Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) is investigating an incident involving Air Serbia passenger aircraft, which allegedly lost several structural parts mid-flight. The incident in question occurred on November 26, 2017, when Air Serbia ATR 72-200 lost “several elements of the structure during its 20 minute flight prior being returned to the take-off airport.” […]
Ryanair pilots have voted in favor of a strike due to an ongoing dispute between the company and its employees about the right to collective bargaining, according to IMPACT trade union. According to the agency, several trade unions across Europe are preparing for strikes in connection with the demand for negotiations on the conclusion of […]
Passenger rights organization FlyersRights.org criticize the US Government decision not to impose the requirement for US carriers to disclose ‘extra’ fees to online travel booking sites. The association believes the lack of requirement is “making comparison price shopping more difficult for consumers”. In a statement released on December 8, 2017, airline passenger organization is arguing […]
Embraer and Belavia, Belarusian Airlines, the national carrier of Belarus, announced a firm order for one current generation E195 jet for delivery in 2018. The firm order, with a list price value of $53.5 million, will be included in Embraer’s 2017 fourth-quarter backlog. “To receive a further order so soon after announcing their last order […]
