Airlines News
Airlines Jambojet expands operations
Kenya’s budget carrier Jambojet will operate a Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 fleet after the airline returned its leased B737 aircraft.
Airlines Wizz Air announces base in Vienna
Today, low-cost airline Wizz Air has announced to open a base in Vienna, Austria. Three aircraft will be based at Vienna Airport, serving 17 new routes.
Airlines British Airways expands Gatwick operations
British Airways has announced to add more than 150 weekly flights to its existing network in London Gatwick.
Airlines Delta retires last Boeing 747-400
Delta Air Lines has retired its last Boeing 747-400. At Pinal Air Park in Marana (AZ), the aircraft lines up with several other retired 747s.
Airlines Easyjet commences operations in Berlin-Tegel
This Friday, Easyjet has started its inter-German flights from Berlin-Tegel. The airline will launch new routes from Berlin throughout the next days.
Airlines JetBlue considers transatlantic flights
The US low cost carrier JetBlue is considering to enter into the long haul market by connecting its West coast hubs with destinations in Europe.
Airlines El Al announces plans to drop Up brand
Israel’s national carrier El Al has announced to drop its European low cost brand Up in 2018.
Airlines Iberia and Binter announce new codeshare agreement
Iberia and Binter have extended their code-sharing agreement. The extension will be mostly applied on flights within the Canary Islands, since Air Europa has started to operate on these routes.
Airlines Thomas Cook acquires Air Berlin Aviation GmbH
Thomas Cook has acquired Air Berlin Aviation GmbH, an affiliate of the former German carrier.
Airlines Ryanair applies for UK AOC
Ryanair has announced the application for a UK subsidiary to secure operations after a possible Brexit.
Airlines Primera Air is considering new transatlantic routes
Primera Air is considering new transatlantic routes for its low cost long haul expansion.
Airlines IAG Group acquires Niki
IAG Group has announced the acquisition of the insolvent Austrian Niki.
Airlines Lufthansa Group in talks to buy Alitalia
Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera reports Lufthansa could take over Alitalia in the next days.
Airlines German pilot union called for Ryanair strike
Several German Ryanair pilots went on strike, following unsatisfactory negotiations between the union and the Irish low-cost airline.
Airlines Uvet Group takes over Italy´s Blue Panorama
Italian Uvet Group has announced it will acquire 100% of Blue Panorama Airlines. The value of the transaction is not known yet.
Airlines SAS Ireland commences operations
SAS Ireland has received its AOC by the Irish Aviation Authority and commenced flights between UK and Scandinavia.
Airlines Italian Meridiana announces new long-haul flights
Italian carrier Meridiana has announced a major fleet renewal and new non-stop flights from Milan Malpensa to New York JFK and Miami.
Airlines Air China and Air Canada conclude further cooperation
Air China and Air Canada have announced to further strengthen their strategic cooperation. The new agreements are another step for realizing a full joint venture.
Airlines Singapore Airlines receives first A380 with new cabin concept
Singapore Airlines has taken delivery of the first of five new A380 aircraft scheduled to join the carrier’s fleet over the coming year, at a special ceremony hosted by Airbus in Toulouse, France.
Airlines Ryanair accepts pilot unions to prevent chaos over Christmas
Ryanair has announced to recognize Pilot unions to prevent potential customer disruptions over the Christmas period.
