All articles by Pilar Wolfsteller – Page 3
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NewsSAS discloses Braathens wet-lease plan
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) will wet-lease “several” aircraft from Sweden’s Braathens Regional Airlines, to expand its network and allow for ”seamless integration” into its existing operations.
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NewsAir Canada and its pilot union tentatively agree new contract
Just days before a potential pilot strike that could have disrupted air travel across North America, Air Canada and its pilots, represented by union Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), have tentatively agreed to new contract terms.
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NewsUnited to offer Starlink service for free wi-fi on all aircraft from 2025
United Airlines will offer customers free wireless internet service on all aircraft as it partners with Elon Musk’s Starlink network.
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Airline BusinessAir Transat hopes for additional lift with ‘Elevation’
Facing a host of issues, Air Transat has launched a new strategic programme that promises to improve pre-tax earnings by C$100 million
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NewsAir Transat CEO blasts Air Canada request to government to prevent pilot strike
Air Transat chief executive Annick Guerard blasted competitor Air Canada for asking the Canadian government to intervene in a conflict with its pilots to avoid a strike set to begin later this week.
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NewsTransat struggles in fiscal third quarter amid lower yields and aircraft groundings
Transat AT, the parent of Canadian leisure operator Air Transat, has posted lower fiscal third-quarter earnings as aircraft availability due to Pratt & Whitney engine issues and lower yields put pressure on the company.
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NewsLufthansa Technik names Vittadini as supervisory board chairperson
Lufthansa Technik has named Lufthansa Group chief technology officer Grazia Vittadini as its new supervisory board chairperson.
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NewsAegean boosts first-half revenue during busy European summer travel season
Aegean Airlines boosted revenue for the first half of the year as both international and domestic networks delivered higher results during the European summer travel season.
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NewsAir Canada prepares to shut down ahead of potential pilot strike
Air Canada is preparing to suspend “most of its operations” as a pilot strike looms amid ongoing negotiations with union the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) over a new contract.
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NewsDirk Hoke to step down as Volocopter chief executive next year
Dirk Hoke will step down as chief executive of German urban air mobility company Volocopter at the end of February 2025.
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NewsAzul in ‘active negotiations’ with stakeholders to return to profitability
Brazil’s Azul has clarified that it is developing a new plan to return to profitability following a media report that it was weighing options for its future, ranging from additional equity support to Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
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NewsBrazilian legislature approves R5bn in credits for the country’s airline sector
The Brazilian legislature has passed a bill that will provide R5 billion ($914 million) in credits for its struggling airlines.
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NewsSwiss on-time performance during summer season lags 70% target
Swiss International Air Lines had a “mixed” summer season as the carrier’s on-time performance rose slightly to 64.2% but remained below the company’s target of 70%.
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NewsPilatus plans new sales and service facility in Southwest Florida
Swiss business jet and military trainer manufacturer Pilatus plans to open a sales, design and service centre in Southwest Florida.
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NewsDiscover Airlines pilots and flight attendants vote for four-day strike
Pilots and flight attendants at Lufthansa Group carrier Discover Airlines have said they will go on a four-day strike later this week to pressure the carrier to negotiate new contracts.
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NewsAir Canada pilots vote to authorise strike
Air Canada pilots have overwhelmingly voted to authorise a strike after its union says the airline’s management has ignored pilots’ concerns as negotiations for a new contract drag on.
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AnalysisLufthansa Technik takes 80% stake in ETP Thermal Dynamics
Lufthansa Technik has taken an 80% stake in ETP Thermal Dynamics, a US-based company that specializes in MRO services for heat exchangers, oil and fuel coolers.
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AnalysisWe try out Pipistrel’s Velis Electro as developer targets pilot training sector
We put Pipistrel’s unique Velis Electro through its paces, to assess its potential as a training aircraft and learn whether range anxiety driven by its limited battery life could hinder operations.
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InterviewHow Stella Filippatos is helping CAE to go electric, while inspiring future engineers
As director of programme management for electric aircraft at CAE, Stella Filippatos is pursuing zero-emission flight training advances – and encouraging a pipeline of future engineers.
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NewsAlaska acquisition of Hawaiian clears major regulatory hurdle
Alaska Airlines says the time period for the US Department of Justice (DOJ) to complete its review of its proposed $1.9 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines has expired, without apparent objections.