United Aircraft appoints new chief as Slyusar moves to regional governorship
Russian aerospace firm United Aircraft is undergoing a leadership change with chief executive Yuri Slyusar set to be succeeded by United Engine head Vadim Badekha.
Wizz Air loses legal challenge over pandemic-related aid to Tarom
Central European budget airline Wizz Air has lost a legal challenge over a capital injection for Romanian flag-carrier Tarom.
EgyptAir A320 inquiry urges review of cockpit procedures to tackle oxygen fires
Investigators analysing the fatal loss of an EgyptAir Airbus A320 are recommending a review of cockpit firefighting procedures – particularly regarding oxygen-fuelled fires – and believe greater research is needed on alternative extinguishing agents to halon.
Turkish keeps AJet capacity flat amid punctuality drive and aircraft shortage
Turkish Airlines will keep growth in check at newly spun-out low-cost unit AJet amid ongoing aircraft availability challenges, after cutting capacity by 5% in the third quarter to help improve the carrer’s on-time performance.
Fraport calls on German politicians to lower fees in Frankfurt as passenger numbers stall
Airport operator Fraport says costs at its flagship airport in Frankfurt are hindering growth and preventing the facility from returning to its pre-Covid-19 passenger figures.
Court stays controversial Dublin capacity cap pending EU consideration
Ireland’s High Court has granted a stay over the controversial passenger cap at Dublin which would have resulted in slot restrictions for summer 2025.
Netherlands signs contract for 12 H225M Caracals
The Netherlands has signed a production order for 12 Airbus Helicopters H225M rotorcraft: two fewer than it had originally planned to acquire for its special forces-support requirement.
Lilium appoints KPMG to handle sale process
Lilium has appointed accountancy firm KPMG to sell the business, as the cash-strapped air taxi developer seeks new investment.
Su-57 shows off poor build quality in Zhuhai debut
The Sukhoi Su-57 has had an inauspicious start to its Zhuhai air show appearance, with a close-up video revealing questionable build quality.
Lufthansa Technik digital IFE venture AerQ to cease operations
Lufthansa Technik’s in-flight entertainment venture AerQ is to close down, five years after its creation, citing difficulties in entering the market.