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NewsBird-strike on take-off damaged both engines of Air Transat A330
Canadian investigators have disclosed that an Airbus A330-300 suffered damage to both engines during a bird-strike on take-off from Athens. The twinjet, operated by Air Transat, had been conducting the TS697 service to Montreal on 8 October. Transportation Safety Board of Canada states that the aircraft was passing 100kt on ...
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NewsEurowings’ new Maltese division prepares to commence flights
Lufthansa Group carrier Eurowings has secured an air operator’s certificate and operating licence for a new Maltese arm. The Maltese division – known as Eurowings Europe Limited – will take over a number of aircraft and crew members from the current German Eurowings operation by April next year. Eurowings set ...
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Airline BusinessFirst signs of slowing air travel recovery momentum?
Amid so much economic and geopolitical uncertainty around the world, the first hints of a potential impact on travel demand were seen in the latest passenger demand data.
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NewsChallenger pilots disagreed over ‘go-around’ call after ground-proximity warning
Pilots of a Bombardier Challenger 601 disagreed over their recollections of a go-around call after a ground-proximity warning sounded during an unstable approach to Oxford airport.
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NewsSmartLynx ties up with US lessor Aero Capital on A321 freighter conversions
Latvian wet-lease specialist SmartLynx is establishing an Airbus A321 converted freighter partnership with US lessor Aero Capital Solutions.
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NewsAirbus chief Faury ‘relaxed’ over course of single-aisle ramp-up
Airbus chief executive Guillaume Faury remains confident about the A320neo-family ramp-up, having shifted the trajectory for achieving a monthly production rate of 65 aircraft.
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NewsEasyJet expects full-year EBIT break-even after strong summer quarter
UK budget carrier EasyJet is expecting to break even at EBIT level for the full year, following a strong fourth quarter which encompassed the summer season. Its holidays division achieved a pre-tax profit of more than £35 million. EasyJet is forecasting an overall group pre-tax loss of £170-190 million ($188-211 ...
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NewsCargolux firms order for 10 777-8 Freighters
Luxembourg freighter specialist Cargolux Airlines has ordered 10 Boeing 777-8 Freighters, finalising an agreement disclosed by the companies at July’s Farnborough air show.
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NewsUK takes its penultimate A400M, as Airbus demonstrates tactical progress
The UK Royal Air Force has received the penultimate example of its on-order A400M tactical transports, with Airbus Defence & Space having transferred its 21st Atlas on 11 October.
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NewsUnited Airlines will introduce flights to Dubai, Stockholm and Malaga in 2023
United Airlines is expanding its transatlantic summer flying schedule in 2023 to include new destinations Stockholm, Dubai and Malaga, Spain, in addition to adding flights to six other European cities.
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NewsIcelandic carrier Play names new finance chief
Icelandic budget carrier Play has named Olafur Thor Johannesson as its new finance chief, following the decision by Thora Eggertsdottir to step down. Johannesson will take up the position at the beginning of November, the airline states. He previously served as the chief executive of energy firm Skeljung, a post ...
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NewsBoeing 747-400LCF Dreamlifter sheds wheel on take-off from Taranto
One of the modified Boeing 747-400s used by the airframer for 787 aerostructure transport has apparently suffered a landing-gear malfunction during take-off from Taranto. Video footage circulating on social media purportedly shows one of the aircraft’s main landing-gear wheels detaching and falling, trailing smoke, to the ground as the jet ...
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NewsITA Airways paints first A220 with special sustainability livery
ITA Airways’ first Airbus A220 twinjet will sport a sustainability-themed livery when it enters service in the coming days.
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NewsConsolidation key for European airlines to compete globally: Aercap chief
European regulators and politicians need to pave the way for further consolidation within the airline sector if its operators are going to be able to compete against global rivals, the head of the world’s biggest aircraft lessor argues.
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NewsHeathrow cautions outlook ‘uncertain’ after September signs off strong summer
London Heathrow airport passenger numbers moved to within 15% of pre-Covid levels in September as the strong pick-up in demand at the hub continues.
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NewsNorway retires electronic warfare-roled Falcon 20s after 50 years of service
The Royal Norwegian Air Force has retired its two Dassault Falcon 20 electronic warfare aircraft, bringing to an end half a century of operations with the adapted business jets.
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NewsNorse Atlantic reins-in winter transatlantic capacity
Norse Atlantic Airways is trimming its capacity for the winter season, following its previous indication that it would exercise caution over the next few months and potentially reduce its flying programme. The airline started operating in mid-June and has built a network connecting three European cities – Oslo, Berlin and ...
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NewsAirbus lists A330neo order from unidentified customer
Two Airbus A330neo twinjets have been ordered by an unidentified customer, the airframer’s latest backlog figures reveal. The aircraft, both the -900 variant, are among 13 jets added to Airbus’s gross orders during September. Another undisclosed operator ordered four A321neos, while China’s Sichuan Airlines is taking three A321neos and three ...
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NewsBond brothers to put Loganair up for sale
Long-standing owners of UK regional carrier Loganair, Stephen and Peter Bond, are to appoint advisors for the possible sale of their stake in the airline.
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NewsKLM names new boss for Cityhopper
KLM has named Maarten Koopmans as the new managing director of its regional unit KLM Cityhopper.