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Airlines Akasa Air orders 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
Indian carrier Akasa Air has signed a purchase deal with manufacturer Boeing for 150 more 737 MAX aircraft.
Airports Embraer E190-E2 lands at London City for the first time with Helvetic Airways
The Embraer E190-E2 has made its first commercial flight into London City Airport with Swiss carrier Helvetic Airways.
Airports Hamburg Airport prepares for hydrogen aircraft operations
Several institutions at Hamburg will work together to develop new maintenance processes and ground infrastructure for handling liquid hydrogen at Hamburg Airport.
Airports Berlin Brandenburg officially starts operations
After several delays, Berlin Brandenburg Airport BER has officially started its regular passenger operations.
Industry Lufthansa Group orders 80 new aircraft with Airbus and Boeing
Lufthansa Group has announced that it has signed purchase agreements for 80 new state-of-the-art short- and medium-haul aircraft with Airbus and Boeing.
Freight Boeing announces new aircraft orders from three airlines
Boeing was able to confirm three new orders for its 737 MAX programme, the 777 Freighter programme and the newly launched 777-8 Freighter.
Freight Silk Way West Airlines purchases two Airbus A350F
Silk Way West Airlines has become the latest carrier to purchase the new Airbus A350 Freighter.
Freight Embraer signs first firm conversion contract for 10 aircraft
The Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer has signed its first firm contract for its newly launched Passenger-to-Freighter service.
General Aviation Textron Aviation unveils new Cessna Citation Ascend
Textron Aviation has unveiled the latest aircraft to join the Cessna family: the Citation Ascend.
Start-Ups AirJapan to launch passenger flights with Bangkok service in February 2024
Japanese Start-Up carrier AirJapan has announced, that it will launch operations with long-haul services from Tokyo-Narita to Bangkok, starting in February 2024.
Start-Ups Greater Bay Airlines orders 15 Boeing 737-9 for fleet expansion
Aircraft manufacturer Boeing has announced a new customer for its 737 MAX programme. Greater Bay Airlines has signed an order for 15 737-9 aircraft.
Start-Ups Caribbean Start-Up airline Arajet orders 20 Boeing 737 MAX
Aircraft manufacturer Boeing has announced an order from Start-Up carrier Arajet, a new Caribbean airline.
Helicopters Bell Textron delivers 400th Bell 505
Bell Textron has announced that it reached a new milestone in its successful Bell 505 programe: The delivery of aircraft 400.
UAV Airbus creates Air Mobility Initiative to promote urban air mobility in Germany
Global aviation player Airbus has announced a new Air Mobility Initiative (AMI) to promote urban air mobility in Germany.
UAV Air Greenland orders eVTOL aircraft with Avolon for Zero-Emission operations
Leasing company Avolon and Air Greenland have announced a partnership that sees the operator ordering zero-emission eVTOL aircraft.
UAV Azorra orders 200 eVTOL aircraft from Eve
Eve and Azorra have signed a partnership to develop Urban Air Mobility (UAM) services with eVTOL aircraft.
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Industry New Airbus A330Neo successfully completes maiden flight
On Thursday, October 19, 2017, the new Airbus A330-900Neo has completed its maiden flight. The aircraft has landed at Toulouse Blagnac Airport successfully after completing its first test flight which lasted for four hours and 13 minutes in total.
General Aviation Rolls Royce to Expand Service Network for Business Aircraft
In a press release, the engine manufacturer Rolls Royce has announced that the company would broaden its global network of so called “of Authorized Service Centres (ASC)” for its corporate customers.
Industry Embraer confirmed the delivery date of the first E190-E2 to Widerøe
The Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer confirmed in Athens, Greece that the delivery of the first E190-E2 to Scandinavian regional airline Widerøe is scheduled for April 2018. During the annual general meeting of the European Regional Airline Association (ERA), Embraer announced the news and the plan of delivering the first new generation aircraft in early 2018. Widerøe’s E190-E2 will be configured with a single-class cabin with 114 seats.
Airlines Thomas Cook Group launches new airline in Mallorca
Thomas Cook Group Airlines has launched a new airline, based in Mallorca, to supplement its existing operations. The British global travel company has applied for a new Airline Operator Certificate (AOC) in Mallorca with the aim of scheduling the first flights from early 2018.
Airlines Swiss regional carrier Skywork facing financial problems
After several insolvencies in Germany and the insolvency of the Austrian Intersky in 2015, the Swiss regional airlines were largely spared. But this could also change in the future. Skywork Airlines and the Lugano based Darwin (since June 20, 2017 Adria Airways Switzerland) seem to face financial problems.
General Aviation Embraer Business Jets Phenom 300, Legacy 450 and 500 to set new National Aeronautic Association speed record
In a press release, the Brazilian business jet manufacturer Embraer has announced that three of its aircraft, namely the Phenom 300, the Legacy 450 and the Legacy 500, have set new speed records. The certificates for those records have been officially awarded to Embraer by the US American National Aeronautic Association (NAA) in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 11, 2017 in the frameset of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) 2017 Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE).
Start-Ups VLM Airlines plans to connect London with Antwerp
The Slovenian start-up VLM Airlines has announced plans to connect the Belgium city Antwerp with London City Airport from October 30, 2017. The carrier plans to connect the two cities with three or four flights on weekdays and two flights on Sundays.
Freight Cargolux and Emirates SkyCargo to commence a codeshare partnership
On October 10, 2017, the freight carriers Cargolux and Emirates SkyCargo have announced plans to work together within a codesharing partnership for air cargo transportation. According to the official press release of Emirates SkyCargo “The agreement was signed in Dubai by Nabil Sultan, Emirates Divisional Senior Vice President, Cargo and Richard Forson, President & CEO Cargolux Airlines in the presence of François Bausch, Minister of Sustainable Development and Infrastructure, Luxembourg”.
Airlines Lufthansa is interested in establishing a “New Alitalia”
Lufthansa has announced an interest in parts of insolvent Alitalia. The German carrier that bought parts of Air Berlin days ago would like to create a “new Alitalia”.
Industry Airbus takes majority in Bombardier's CSeries
Airbus and Bombardier are to become partners on the CSeries aircraft programme. A corresponding agreement was signed on Monday. The European multinational aircraft manufacturer acquires a 50,01% stake in CSeries Aircraft Limited Partnership (CSALP). Bombardier and Investissement Québec (IQ) will own approximately 31% and 19% respectively.
Airlines Lufthansa has signed contract for parts of Air Berlin
Germany's largest carrier Lufthansa has signed a contract to buy parts of Air Berlin. The carrier confirmed the signature on Twitter. Lufthansa will take more than half of the fleet of 144 aircraft and 3000 of Air Berlin's 8500 staff.
Industry Indian Jet Airways to order 75 Boeing 737 Max 10
Jet Airways has announced to order 75 new aircraft of the type Boeing 737 MAX 10, with an option for additional 74 aircraft. This order is a follow up for an already existing order of 75 smaller 737 Max 8s. The deal has a value of approximately 9 billion USD, according to current list prices. Significant rebates are, however, common when facing orders of this size.
General Aviation Airbus announces new ACJ319Neo order
Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) has announced a new A319Neo order from an unnamed Asian customer.
Airlines Small Planet Airlines obtains Cambodian AOC
Lithuanian leisure charter operator Small Planet Airlines has announced it has obtained the Cambodian Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) and will now operate flights under LKH callsign, assigned by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
Airlines Airline Portrait: Oman Air
If people are asked to name airlines in the Middle East region, probably only some might say Oman Air. During a meeting with the German Luftfahrt Presse Club in Hamburg, AVIPEO.COM had the chance to chat with Paul Gregorowitsch, CEO of the carrier.
Start-Ups Air Frances announces details for Joon Airlines
Air France has launched its new low cost carrier Joon, which aims at attracting younger travelers. The new airline will be based at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and start operations in December
Start-Ups German airline start-up Sundair receives AOC and commences own operations
The German airline start-up Sundair has started own operations after receiving its AOC by the German German Federal Aviation Authority (Luftfahrtbundesamt).
Start-Ups Canadian WestJet brands new ultra-low-cost airline Swoop Airlines
WestJet has announced the name and logo for its ultra-low-cost airline (ULCC) in Canada. Named Swoop, the ULCC will begin selling flights in early 2018.
Airlines Lufthansa board approves plans to grow Eurowings
The Supervisory Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG has approved an investment framework of around EUR 1 billion for the purchase and leasing of p to 61 aircraft, including 41 Airbus A320 Family aircraft and 20 Dash 8 Q400.
Airlines Air Berlin begins negotiations with Lufthansa and Easyjet and ends long-haul operations
Air Berlin' Supervisory Board has given information about the current status of the bidding negotiations for the sale of the company. The airline will focus on negotiations with Lufthansa and Easyjet. The aim of the talks that will continue until 12 October 2017 is to take over parts of Air Berlin.