All Europe articles – Page 393
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KLM increases E2 order
KLM has ordered six additional Embraer 195-E2s while firming up its commitment for aircraft of the type disclosed at the Paris air show in June.
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Rostec to design new Russian landing-gear for Superjet
Russian state technology firm Rostec is to develop a new landing-gear assembly for the Sukhoi Superjet 100 under the programme to increase domestic components on the type.
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General Atomics to demonstrate MQ-9 maritime patrols for Europe
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems plans to demonstrate its MQ-9 Guardian unmanned air vehicle’s (UAV) maritime patrol surveillance capabilities for European nations in December.
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IAG still finalising 737 Max's place in short-haul fleet plan
IAG has yet to clarify the mix of its future Boeing 737 Max fleet, as it continues discussions to firm up the tentative agreement for 200 of the type unveiled in June this year.
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BA will still have 777-200ERs in 2030
British Airways will turn next year to replacing its large fleet of older-generation Boeing 777s, but indicates it will retain some of the aircraft until at least 2030.
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Ramp staff praised for tackling SkyUp 737 gear fire
Egypt's civil aviation ministry is praising ground personnel for quickly reacting to a landing-gear fire which broke out on a SkyUp Airlines Boeing 737-800 at Sharm el-Sheikh.
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Alliances 'poor substitute' for true mergers: IAG's Walsh
IAG chief Willie Walsh believes airline alliances are still relevant, owing to restrictions in the air transport industry, but that true corporate mergers are a much more preferable course.
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SAS lifts profit expectations after strong end to year
Scandinavia's SAS has lifted its full-year profit expectations following improvements to its unit revenues and stronger passenger numbers.
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IAG needs to rationalise its multiple airline brands: Walsh
IAG has indicated that it is looking at rationalisation of its multiple airline brands, although it intends to maintain the name of its latest acquisition prospect, Air Europa, at least initially.
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IAG's Walsh vows to retire within two years
IAG chief executive Willie Walsh plans to retire within the next two years from his post at the helm of the British Airways and Iberia parent company.
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Jet2 buys Thomas Cook slots at trio of UK airports
UK budget airline Jet2 has purchased slots previously by defunct leisure operator Thomas Cook at Birmingham, Manchester and Stansted airports.
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Starlux switches part of A350-1000 order to smaller -900
Taiwanese start-up carrier Starlux has converted four of its Airbus A350-1000s to the smaller A350-900.
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EasyJet picks up Thomas Cook slots at UK airports
UK budget carrier EasyJet has picked up several slots at London Gatwick and Bristol airports from the liquidators of collapsed leisure firm Thomas Cook Group.
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IAG's Walsh highlights environmental dilemma over tankering
IAG chief Willie Walsh has highlighted the conflict between operational, economic and environmental considerations arising from the policy of tankering fuel.
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Air cargo records eleventh straight month of demand decline: IATA
Air freight demand remains weak, IATA reports in its September 2019 figures.
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IAG pulls back capacity growth forecast
IAG is cutting its medium-term capacity growth targets, slashing the figure to 3.4% per year for 2020-22 from its previous level of 6% for 2019-23.
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Airline BusinessClimate tightens in third quarter for European airlines
Third quarter results and commentary from Europe’s major airline groups illustrate the tighter markets in which they are operating in as softer yields and the sharp decline in air cargo demand curb profits for airlines in the region.
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Airbus logs 12 A330neos as part of October order haul
Airbus has recorded an order for 12 A330neos from an unidentified customer, all of them the -900 variant, part of an agreement for 25 aircraft which includes 13 A321neos.
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InterviewINTERVIEW: Overseeing strategy at London City airport
A accountant and experienced pilot, Richard Hill oversees London City airport’s relations with airlines and has responsibility for implementing the hub’s development strategy as chief commercial officer