JetBlue updates buyout proposal for Spirit Airlines
JetBlue (JBLU) is showing no signs of dropping its bid to buy Spirit Airlines (S64) (SAVE), raising its buyout proposal… Read More »
SAS Scandinavian pilot strikes and no new funding from Norway
It’s a troubled week for Scandinavian carrier SAS. The airline warns a possible pilot strike will have a big impact… Read More »
Etihad resumes direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Beijing
Etihad returns to Beijing, China with weekly direct flights from Abu Dhabi starting June 29, 2022, almost two years after… Read More »
Lufthansa confirm the A380 will be back in the summer of 2023
Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) has confirmed that the Airbus A380 will return to operation in the summer of 2023, a reprieve… Read More »
Aer Lingus to boost summer capacity with two Airbus A320neos
Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus has announced it has signed a deal to lease two A320neos, helping the carrier to… Read More »
Qantas launches inaugural flight to Rome and announces new international routes
Australian flag carrier Qantas’ inaugural flight from Perth Airport (PER) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) in Rome took off… Read More »
Qatar Airways, Airlink sign codeshare to boost connectivity in Southern Africa
Doha’s Qatar Airways and Johannesburg-based Airlink have signed a codeshare agreement to boost services across Southern Africa. The agreement will… Read More »
Aircraft lessor Azorra to acquire 11 Embraer E-Jet aircraft to expand leasing portfolio
Florida-based aircraft lessor Azorra has signed a deal to purchase 11 Embraer E-Jet aircraft currently leased to four airlines. All… Read More »
El Al to drop three routes due to low passenger demand post-pandemic
Israel’s flag carrier El Al will reduce its network, cutting three routes connecting its home base in Tel Aviv and… Read More »
Russia asks Bermuda to de-register Russian aircraft following safety concerns
Russian airlines have asked the Bermuda aviation authorities to deregister aircraft that have since been re-registered in Russia, the Ministry… Read More »
Spirit Airlines Board of Directors endorses proposed merger with Frontier
Having received improved proposals from JetBlue (JBLU) and Frontier, Spirit Airlines Board of Directors unanimously recommends stockholders vote in favor… Read More »
Ground collision between Air France and ITA Airways at JFK?
On June 17, 2022, two flights operated by ITA Airways and Air France were due to take off from JFK… Read More »
Cypriot airline TUS Airways announces new CEO
Ahmed Aly has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of Cypriot airline TUS Airways, replacing previous CEO, Michael… Read More »
GE Aviation completes testing of Global 8000 business jet engine using 100% SAF
American aerospace engineering manufacturer GE Aviation announced has completed testing of its Passport long-range business jet engine using 100% Sustainable… Read More »
Bombardier expands maintenance station at Paris Le Bourget Airport
Bombardier announced it has expanded its Line Maintenance Station (LMS) facility at Le Bourget Airport (LBG) in Paris, one of… Read More »
Dassault delays entry into service of Falcon 6X business jet to mid-2023
Dassault Aviation is delaying the entry into service of the Falcon 6X business jet to the middle of 2023 due… Read More »
Abramovich’s 787 Dreamliner targeted by US sanctions
The United States Department of Commerce added the private Boeing 787 Dreamliner of Russian businessman Roman Abramovich, former owner of… Read More »
Bombardier launches new Global 8000 business jet with more range and speed
Bombardier is developing a new business jet, which it says will be “the world’s fastest and longest-range purpose-built business jet”… Read More »
Airbus and Linde to develop hydrogen infrastructure for airports
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus and a global industrial gases and engineering company Linde have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (Mou)… Read More »
British Airways workers at Heathrow vote to strike
British Airways workers based at Heathrow Airport (LHR) have voted in favour of strike action in a disagreement over salaries…. Read More »
Norse Atlantic Airways UK applies for US foreign air carrier permit
Norway’s newest long-haul airline Norse Atlantic Airways has applied for a foreign air carrier permit from the US Department of… Read More »
What can pilots do now to help reduce CO2 emissions?
What role can pilots play in helping to make the aviation industry more sustainable and reduce emissions? The European Cockpit… Read More »