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Safran to merge with Zodiac Aerospace in a $10.6B takeover

Safran, an international high-technology group, and Zodiac Aerospacea global leader in Aerosafety, Aircraft systems, Seats and Cabins, announced that they have entered into exclusive negotiations for an acquisition of Zodiac Aerospace by Safran through an agreed public offer of €29.47 per share and a subsequent merger on the basis of 0.485 Safran shares for one […]

Etihad CEO denies rumors about Lufthansa merger plans

On the 18th of January, James Hogan, the current CEO of Etihad Airways, denied the recent media reports about a possible investment in German flag carrier Lufthansa. He, however, disclosed that the two companies were in talks to increase co-operation, following the code-sharing agreement they announced in December 2016. The rumors about Etihad buying a […]

Air Transport World Names American Airlines 2017 Airline of the Year

Air Transport World (ATW), the leading media brand serving the information needs of the global airline and commercial air transport communities, announced today that American Airlines is the winner of its 2017 Airline of the Year award. American was selected by ATW’s editorial board in recognition of the phenomenal achievements by American’s leadership and employees […]

Etihad rumored to plan merger with Lufthansa

German flag carrier Lufthansa and Dubai-based airline Etihad are negotiating the possibility of a merger, according to an article in Italian newspaper Il Messaggero published on the 17th January based on anonymous industry sources. According to Il Messaggero, chief executives of both airlines have been discussing the possible merger for the last couple of weeks. […]

Emirates introduces sustainable blankets made from 100% recycled plastic bottles

Emirates has introduced new sustainable blankets made from 100% recycled plastic bottles. The soft and warm blankets are made using ecoTHREAD™ patented technology and is now available in Economy Class on all long-haul Emirates flights. Each Emirates ecoTHREAD™ blanket is made from 28 recycled plastic bottles. With the latest innovation, the bottles are recycled into […]

Boeing, SpiceJet deal for up to 205 aircraft

Boeing and Indian LCC SpiceJet announced a commitment for up to 205 aircraft during an event in New Delhi, on Friday, 13th of December 2016. Booked at the end of 2016, the announcement includes 100 new 737 MAX 8s, SpiceJet’s current order for 42 MAXs, 13 additional 737 MAXs which were previously attributed to an […]

GoAir signs firm order for 72 A320neo from Airbus

GoAir has penned a firm contract for 72 A320neo aircraft following its memorandum of understanding signed during the Farnborough International Airshow. The agreement doubles GoAir’s firm order book for the aircraft type to 144. GoAir took delivery of its first A320neo in June 2016 and now operates a fleet of twenty three aircraft. With the […]