Long-haul News

Airlines KLM orders two additional Boeing 777 jets for long-haul operations

Aircraft manufacturer Boeing and KLM have announced, that the carrier will add two further Boeing 777s to its fleet.

Industry Air France-KLM optimizes long-haul fleet

The Air France-KLM group has released, that it intends to change its plans for the respective future long-haul fleets.

Airlines Norwegian Air Shuttle’s Irish subsidiary reports loss

The Irish division of Norwegian Air Shuttle, that operates long-haul flights between Europe, Asia and the United States has reported a €391 million loss in 2017.  

Airlines Qantas starts first direct flights between Australia and Europe

Australia’s flag carrier Qantas has commenced the first direct flights between Europe and Australia.

Airlines Air France strike affects flights

Air France has announced to cancel 50% of its long-haul flights from its hub in Paris.

Industry A321LR successfully completes maiden flight

Airbus’ first A321LR has has accomplished its maiden flight following a mission lasting 2 hours and 36 minutes. 

Airlines TAROM launches tender for three long-haul aircraft

Romanian flag carrier TAROM has issued a request for proposal (RFP) to lease three widebody aircraft. In May, the Romanian transports minister, Razvan Cuc, announced that state-owned TAROM wants to acquire planes for flights to the US and China.

Airlines Primera Air launches transatlantic low-cost flights in 2018

Primera Air, a subsidiary of Primera Travel Group, has announced it will launch transatlantic low-cost flights from three new European bases in 2018. The airline plans to connect the new bases in Birmingham, London Stansted and Paris Charles-de-Gaulle with Newark and Boston.

Airlines Qantas starts first direct flights between Australia and Europe

Australia’s flag carrier Qantas has commenced the first direct flights between Europe and Australia.

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