A220 uncontained engine failures linked to resonance phenomenon
Airbus A220 operators are being instructed to remove certain full-authority digital engine control software, and install a new version, after a series of engine failures involving fracture of low-pressure compressor rotors.
Tegel airport operator plans temporary closure to cut costs
Berlin’s airports operator is preparing a temporary closure of the Tegel airport, and requires fresh capital to deal with the fallout of the coronavirus crisis
Icelandair to absorb regional Air Iceland Connect operation
Icelandair Group will fold the activities of Air Iceland Connect into its mainline operation and eliminate the position of the regional arm’s managing director.
How consolidation has changed the shape of the European airline sector
Coronavirus has put development of the European airline industry on hold with the grounding of the bulk of fleets, while also raising questions over the shape of the industry that will re-emerge.
British Airways suspends flights from Gatwick
British Airways has suspended operations at its London Gatwick hub, citing “challenging” market conditions caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Engine thrust incidents spur safety alert over biocides
European and US safety regulators are cautioning operators over the potential effects of misapplying biocides to aircraft fuel, including multi-engine loss of thrust control.
Short-time work begins for Lufthansa cabin crew and ground staff
Lufthansa has agreed short-time working arrangements with flight attendants and ground staff after suspending much of its operation amid the coronavirus crisis.
Eurocontrol: All-cargo flights stay level as passenger traffic collapses
Efforts to maintain supply lines during the coronavirus crisis has meant all-cargo flights have barely declined in Europe despite the wipe-out of passenger operations across the continent.
EasyJet founder threatens board over Airbus fleet expansion
UK budget carrier EasyJet’s founder, Stelios Haji-Ioannou, is threatening methodically to dismantle the company’s board if it fails to take action to reduce the airline’s commitment to additional Airbus jets.
Russian low-cost carrier Pobeda halts flights until end of May
Aeroflot low-cost unit Pobeda has suspended all flights until the end of May following the introduction of travel restrictions by the Russian government.