Europe – Page 503
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Franco-German FCAS deal points to Dassault leadership
France will take the lead role in the planned development of a joint Future Combat Air System (FCAS) with Germany.
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Aegean firms A320neo order
Aegean Airlines has firmed up an order for 30 Airbus A320neo-family jets.
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Airbus: Orderly Brexit could still disrupt output and raise costs
Airbus's latest risk assessment of the UK's withdrawal from the European Union could still create short-term production disruption even if it takes place with a trade and transition agreement in place.
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OBITUARY: John Farley – the Harrier’s champion
As chief test pilot for Hawker Siddeley, John Farley led development of the UK’s “Jump Jet” in a career covering almost 100 types – and including writing assignments for Flight International
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Investigators detail Azur 757 upset during Antalya approach
Russian investigators have disclosed that an Azur Air Boeing 757-200 experienced an in-flight upset with excessive pitch and roll while attempting to land at Antalya.
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UK outlines plan to nurture domestic links from Heathrow
The UK government has signalled its readiness to reserve slots at an expanded London Heathrow airport in order to establish new public service obligation (PSO) subsides for domestic routes.
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Airbus outlines stark production impact of 'no-deal Brexit'
Airbus has emphasised that disruption to its aircraft production model critically depends on smooth and integrated operational flow, and has outlined the substantial measures it would need to adopt to protect that flow should the UK withdraw from the European Union without an adequate trade agreement.
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Airbus underlines 'Brexit' threats to UK operations
Airbus has again warned that the UK's withdrawal from the European Union could lead to a rethink of its UK investment strategy and its presence in the country.
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Goshawk to buy SKY Leasing’s 51-aircraft Dublin unit
Goshawk has entered a deal to buy Sky Aviation Leasing International Limited (SALI), the core unit of Dublin-based Sky Aviation International L.P. (SKY Leasing).
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Virgin Atlantic names chief executive's successor
Virgin Atlantic chief commercial officer Shai Weiss will take the helm at the UK carrier after Craig Kreeger retires at year-end.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: The influence of engines on aircraft values
David Griffin, senior valuations analyst at Flight Ascend Consultancy, here examines the rising costs of engine maintenance, the relationship of engine values to overall aircraft values, and implications for the future
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UK seeks negotiator to handle Brexit aviation talks
The UK government is recruiting a negotiator to handle EU talks aimed at finalising the post-Brexit aviation regulatory regime.
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A330neo route-proving points hint at target customers
Airbus's route-proving network for the A330neo might indicate particular marketing targets for the airframer as it attempts to generate further interest in the re-engined twinjet.
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Airbus not expecting further MTOW hike on A330neo
Airbus does not foresee a need for a further hike to the maximum take-off weight of the A330neo, following its decision to lift the threshold to 251t.
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Probe opens into incident on A319 carrying Saudi team
Russian investigators are to probe an incident involving a Rossiya Airbus A319 which experienced an engine event while transporting the Saudi Arabian national football team to Rostov-on-Don.
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Pobeda pursues smokers after diversion cost rulings
Russian budget carrier Pobeda has secured several favourable legal rulings after pursuing cost claims against passengers who forced flight diversions by smoking on board.
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Thai air force takes third VIP Superjet 100
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft (SCAC) has delivered the third and final VIP-configured Superjet 100 to the Royal Thai Air Force, from a 2014 order for the bespoke narrowbody, also known as the Sukhoi Business Jet.
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A330neo arrives at Lisbon as route-proving begins
Airbus's third test-flight A330-900, carrying the colours of launch operator TAP Portugal, has landed in Lisbon after commencing the initial stage of route-proving flights.
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Victor launches frequent flyer programme in quest for top spot
Online charter marketplace Victor has launched what is believed to be the first points-based frequent flyer programme for the ad hoc charter market, as it seeks to become the first port of call for web-based business aircraft travel.
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Norwegian confirms Lufthansa as bidder
Norwegian's chief executive Bjorn Kjos has revealed that the field of bidders for the airline includes Lufthansa as well as IAG and is not limited to those two.