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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 Korean Air orders 33 Airbus A350
Korean Air has become the latest customer for the A350 Family after confirming the purchase of 33 aircraft of the type.
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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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.
Industry Turkish Airlines announces intent to order 40 787-9 Dreamliners
Boeing and Turkish Airlines announced the airline's intention to order 40 787-9 Dreamliner. When finalized, the order would be valued at almost $11 billion before the customary discounts for large aircraft purchases.
Industry China's Comac signs 130 orders for C919
China Daily reports the state-owned aerospace manufacturer Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) has signed 130 new orders for its C919 passenger jet.
Industry Airbus inaugurates its A330 Completion & Delivery Centre in China
Airbus has inaugurated its A330 Completion and Delivery Centre (C&DC) in Tianjin, China.
Airlines Condor and Eurowings may operate long-haul flights from Düsseldorf
Some days after struggling Air Berlin has announced the end of its long haul flights to the Caribbean, two major German carriers plan to fill the gap at Düsseldorf Airport.
Airlines Wizz Air launches nameless booking process
The Hungarian low cost carrier Wizz Air has introduced its new “Flexible Travel Partner” service, allowing customers to create a new reservation without including all passengers’ names at the time of booking. This new product has been designed for customers who want to book their trip securing low cost fares in advance, yet are uncertain who their travel partners will be.
Helicopters Luxaviation Helicopters acquires Starspeed
Luxaviation Helicopters, part of the Luxaviation Group, has announced the acquisition of Starspeed, the global helicopter management, charter and training company. The deal, Luxaviation Helicopters’ first acquisition since launching in February 2017, positions the company as the world’s largest VIP and VVIP helicopter operator, according to its press statement.
Industry Malaysia Airlines signs MOU for 16 Boeing aircraft
Malaysia Airlines Berhad and Boeing have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for 16 airplanes during a ceremony at the St. Regis Hotel in Washington D.C.. The announcement includes eight 787-9 Dreamliners by converting eight of Malaysia Airlines' existing order of the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft and eight additional purchase rights of the 737 MAX 8s.
Freight Panalpina completes acquisition of Air Connection
International freight forwarding and logistics company Panalpina announced the completion of the acquisition of Air Connection, a specialized forwarder of flowers and vegetables following the approval by the Competition Authority of Kenya. The move follows Panalpina’s acquisition of Airflo in 2016 and positions the company as a clear market leader in perishables in Kenya.
Start-Ups The Lilium Jet
Lilium Aviation, a Munich based start-up, announced it has raised a $90 million in a new round of financing.
Start-Ups Interview Marcus Loffhagen, Flyt.Club
A German Start Up had the idea of a flight sharing agency. The young team founded the Company Flyt.Club in Leipzig. AVIPEO had the chance to chat with Marcus Loffhagen, one of the founders of Flyt.Club.
Start-Ups Interview Dr. Achim Leder, jetlite
Dr. Achim Leder is the founder of the start-up jetlite. The company with office in Hamburg has developed an innovative concept that can help to reduce jetlag on long-haul flights by the best impact of lighting and nutrition over the whole passenger-journey. AVIPEO took the opportunity to chat with Dr. Leder.
Start-Ups Interview flyiin
flyiin, a start-up from Berlin, wants to reface the common booking process for flights. What is the difference between flyiin and all existing travel search engines?
Airlines First U.S.-built A320 Takes Flight
The first Airbus A320 aircraft to be produced at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Mobile, Alabama, has flown for the first time. The A320 took off from the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley on Thursday. The flight lasted approximately four hours, during which tests were performed on systems, engines and structural performance.
Airlines easyJet in talks with Air Berlin
Several newspaper report, British low-cost carrier easyJet is in talks to buy assets from insolvent German carrier Air Berlin. EasyJet declined to comment on this matter.
Airlines ExpressJet announces strategy changes
ExpressJet Airlines, a Georgia-based capacity provider and wholly owned subsidiary of SkyWest, Inc. has announced a series of changes to contracts with several U.S. major carriers.
Airlines Etihad ends A340-500 operations
Etihad Airways has ended its A340-500 operations. Ch-Aviation reports the last jet was retired after its last flight on July 28. The aircraft was the last of three Airbus A340-500 in the Etihad fleet. All three aircraft were ferried to Spain for storage.
Airports Swiss C Series makes first flight into London City
The Bombardier C Series CS100 completed its first revenue service into London City Airport with a flight by Swiss International Airlines from Zurich, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced Tuesday.
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.