Lufthansa inks “short-term” cost-cutting deal with pilots
Lufthansa (LH, Frankfurt Int’l) concluded a “short-term agreement” with pilots on August 19 on a package of “initial” cost-cutting measures… Read More »
El Al attracts third potential buyer, extends ops suspension
A third potential buyer has sought a permit to acquire control of El Al Israel Airlines (LY, Tel Aviv Ben… Read More »
Chile’s Aerovias DAP adds first freighter
Aerovías DAP (V5, Punta Arenas) has added its first dedicated freighter, BAe 146-200(QT) N16TA (msn E2089), Skyliner-Aviation has reported. The… Read More »
Nigeria, Ghana to restart international flights
Scheduled international flights from Nigeria will restart on August 29, Nigerian Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika has said. “Glad to announce… Read More »
Calls for inquiry as Fiji Airways nets $215mn gov’t funding
Fiji Airways (FJ, Nadi) has had to turn to taxpayers for FJD455 million Fijian dollars (USD215 million) in assistance, of… Read More »
easyJet raises $771mn in sale/lease-backs, eyes more funding
easyJet (U2, London Luton) has said it “will continue to review its liquidity position on a regular basis and will… Read More »
Brussels backs €133mn state aid for Portugal’s Grupo SATA
The European Commission has approved EUR133 million euros (USD157 million) in Portuguese state aid to bolster the liquidity of SATA… Read More »
Wizz Air to open London Gatwick base in 4Q20
Wizz Air (W6, Budapest) has announced that its British subsidiary Wizz Air UK (W9, London Luton) will open a new… Read More »