Tags: Airline News

Embraer Phenom 300E becomes the first single-pilot jet to reach Mach 0.80 and receives enhancements

Embraer’s Phenom 300 series, the most successful business jet of the past decade, is made even better with enhancements in performance, comfort and technology. In the Embraer tradition of constantly striving to deliver even more value to customers, the Phenom 300E is now the first single-pilot jet to reach Mach 0.80, offering a quieter cabin […]

The Power of Choice for Cargo Customers as Air France-KLM, Delta and Virgin Atlantic launch trans-Atlantic Joint Venture

Air France-KLM Cargo, Delta Air Lines Cargo and Virgin Atlantic Cargo are promising cargo customers more connections, greater shipment routing flexibility, improved trucking options, aligned services and innovative digital solutions with the launch of their expanded trans-Atlantic Joint Venture (JV). The new partnership, which represents 23% of total trans-Atlantic cargo capacity or more than 600,000 […]

South African Airways Cancels Routes, Secures Funding as Future Remains Uncertain

On Tuesday 28th January, the SAA business rescue practitioners secured further post commencement funding (PCF) of R3.5 billion from the Development Bank of Southern Africa.   The purpose of the funding is to provide a bridge to facilitate the development and publication of the Business Rescue Plan by the Business Rescue Practitioners by the end […]

Eurowings launches interactive, personalized entertainment platform “Spafax Profile”

Simple and convenient film selection: Eurowings customers can now discover the current entertainment programme on board online before boarding. Together with Spafax, a global content agency, Eurowings is introducing the interactive entertainment platform “Spafax Profile”: Eurowings passengers can now discover online and browse the entertainment programme on board their flight via https://inflightentertainment.eurowings.com/en/ and get an […]

British Airways Suspends All Flights To and From China

British Airways has confirmed it has suspended all flights to and from China due to Foreign Office advice following the Coronavirus outbreak which has now claimed 132 lives in China with nearly 6000 infected. A notice on their website BA.com read as follows: ‘Following Foreign Office advice against all but essential travel to mainland China […]

Indian Government Makes Second Attempt to Sell Off Air India

Today, 27th January 2020, the Indian government released a 220-page preliminary information memorandum (PIM), beginning the sale process of Air India for a second time. This time however they are offering 100% of the airline, having only offered 76% in the previous offering in 2018. Within the document it states ‘The Government of India (GOI) […]

PGL, Owner of LOT Polish Airlines Acquires German Leisure Airline Condor

Future of Germany’s most popular leisure airline fully secured. Polish Aviation Group (PGL), the owner of LOT Polish Airlines (LOT), announces the acquisition of Condor, putting a successful end to the protective shield proceedings. PGL will ensure continued stability and certainty for customers, partners and employees The combination of LOT and Condor within PGL creates […]

Jet2.com celebrates opening of Jet2Suite at Leeds Beckett University

Over 40 delegates gathered at Leeds Beckett University’s School of Events, Tourism and Hospitality Management as the two new teaching classrooms were unveiled for the first time. During the grand opening, attendees witnessed a ribbon cutting, before receiving a tour of the Jet2Suite, a brand-new facility designed to give students the skills needed to succeed […]