All Europe articles – Page 103
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NewsNorse Atlantic claims ‘clear path’ to profitability after first full year of operations
Norse Atlantic Airways has turned in a $135 million operating loss for its first full year since start-up, but insists it sees a “clear path to profitability” year-round. The Scandinavian long-haul budget carrier, which commenced flights in June 2022, made a net loss of $168 million on revenues of $439 ...
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NewsLilium expects to burn about €350m in 2024
Advanced air mobility developer Lilium expects to spend €340-360 million ($369-391 million) in 2024 as it marches toward preparing to flight test its first production-conforming jet.
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NewsNew operator Lufthansa City unveils initial destinations from Munich
Lufthansa Group’s newly-established operator, Lufthansa City Airlines, has identified initial destinations which will feature on the carrier’s network.
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NewsRoyal Jordanian to open two new routes to UK cities
Royal Jordanian Airlines is to open two new services to the UK, operating to London Stansted and Manchester. The flag-carrier already serves London Heathrow with Boeing 787s. But it states that it will fly to a second London airport with a thrice-weekly route to Stansted from 3 March. The airline ...
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NewsUK launches bidding phase for New Medium Helicopter, with contract due in 2025
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has launched the bidding phase of its New Medium Helicopter (NMH) contest, and expects to sign a production contract during 2025.
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NewsBidders line up for NGRC concept study tender
Prospective bidders for a NATO contract seeking concept design studies for a next-generation rotorcraft are preparing to deliver their responses to the alliance’s latest tender, a process that could see new industrial teams forming.
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NewsCityJet to wet-lease batch of CRJ1000s to Lufthansa Group
Irish-based regional carrier CityJet is to supply five Bombardier CRJ1000s to Lufthansa under a wet-lease agreement.
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NewsNigerian carrier Air Peace to use Norse wet-lease for Lagos-London service
Nigerian carrier Air Peace is to open a route between Lagos and London Gatwick using aircraft wet-leased from Norse Atlantic Airways.
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NewsE195 crew warned over insufficient runway length before collision with structures on take-off
Pilots of an Embraer 195 that hit lighting structures on take-off from Belgrade had been warned to check they still had sufficient runway to depart, after lining up at a different intersection than planned, Serbian investigators have disclosed.
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NewsTAI, Baykar continue to rack up aerospace milestones
Turkey has celebrated several defence aerospace milestones in recent days, including the first flight of the Turkish Aerospace Kaan fighter and continued progress with the Baykar Technologies Akinci unmanned air vehicle.
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NewsPlay seeks further investor engagement as largest shareholders commit to extra funding
Icelandic budget carrier Play is to hold talks with other investors after its largest shareholders subscribed to new shares worth IcKr2.58 billion ($18.7 million). The airline, in early February, stated that it was seeking new share capital of IcKr3-4 billion to reinforce its cash position. It has since secured binding ...
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NewsLoganair names new chief executive
Scottish regional carrier Loganair has appointed Luke Farajallah as its new chief executive following the recent departure of Jonathan Hinkles.
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NewsUnapproved parts scandal spurs creation of aerospace supply-chain task force
Airframers and engine suppliers, as well as other representatives of the aerospace industry, have established a joint organisation intended to tackle the problem of unapproved parts. Airbus and Boeing, along with CFM International partners Safran and GE Aerospace, are among the founding partners of the Aviation Supply Chain Integrity Coalition. ...
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NewsHungary to take four more Gripen Cs under deal with Sweden
Hungary has signed a contract to take another four Saab Gripen C fighters from Sweden, in a move that will increase its fleet of the type to 18.
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AnalysisHigh-flying AALTO preparing to meet stratospheric demand for Zephyr services
After years of development and testing activity, UK-based Airbus subsidiary AALTO is gearing up to meet what it believes will be stratospheric demand for its game-changing Zephyr.
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NewsRAF starts exploring Hawk T2 replacement options to support GCAP fleet
The UK Royal Air Force (RAF) is starting to assess its pilot training needs regarding the future Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), having determined that its current BAE Systems Hawk T2s will not be suitable for the task.
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NewsFinance chief Steenbergen to leave as Lufthansa Group restructures management
Lufthansa Group chief financial officer Remco Steenbergen is to leave the European airline group as part of series of executive changes which also include the appointment for former Airbus and Rolls-Royce executive Grazia Vittadini as its new technology chief.
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OpinionHow additive manufacturing can help to transform the aerospace sector
Additive manufacturing will allow the aerospace industry to tackle supply chain challenges and work towards a greener future, argues John Stretton.
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AnalysisHow reshaped flight simulator market is adapting to change
Despite a consolidation spree in full flight simulator manufacturing, with several big aerospace names exiting the market, there are still small rivals keen to challenge the status quo.
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NewsRussian regulator urges de-icing caution after detailing more 737 engine-surge occurrences
Russian authorities have discovered that at least one other Boeing 737 operator has encountered engine instability arising from blade contamination during winter operations. Federal air transport regulator Rosaviatsia states that a 737-800 of Smartavia was involved in an occurrence on 16 January while undergoing maintenance. It says the aircraft (RA-73654) ...