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05/08/2024

F-16 fighter jets have been delivered to Ukraine by Western countries, the Ukrainian Air Force's F-16 fighter jets took flight in an undisclosed location in Ukraine on Sunday, 4 August and will be flying sorties in Ukrainian skies and helping the country's current fleet of Soviet-era jets to counter Russia's invasion. Ukraine has been asking for the fighter jets for a long time....

F-16 fighter jets have been delivered to Ukraine by Western countries, the Ukrainian Air Force's F-16 fighter jets took flight in an undisclosed location

04/08/2024

European airlines are increasingly cancelling flights to and from Israel due to concerns over a potential conflict with Hezbollah and possible Iranian retaliation following the killing of Ismail Haniyeh. While major U.S. airlines like Delta and United had already announced cancellations, the trend extended over the weekend with more European airlines following suit. Despite the cancellations, most Israeli airlines are operating normally, with exceptions like Arkia and Israir, which have cancelled flights on leased aircraft but continue operations with their own planes....

European airlines are increasingly cancelling flights to and from Israel due to concerns over a potential conflict with Hezbollah and possible Iranian

02/08/2024

Lufthansa flight LH682 from Munich to Tel Aviv (A321neo registered D-AIEE) unexpectedly diverted to Larnaca, Cyprus, leaving passengers stranded. The crew reportedly refused to fly to Israel, initially citing "technical reasons" for the diversion. After some time on the ground, passengers were informed that the plane would return to Germany. They were given the option to disembark in Cyprus without their luggage, which would remain on the plane....

Lufthansa flight LH682 from Munich to Tel Aviv (A321neo registered D-AIEE) unexpectedly diverted to Larnaca, Cyprus, leaving passengers stranded. The crew

02/08/2024

NASA is currently deliberating whether to bring back astronauts aboard Boeing’s Starliner capsule, which has been in space for 59 days, or to use a SpaceX Crew Dragon craft instead. This discussion stems from unresolved issues with Starliner’s thrusters, which failed during docking with the ISS. NASA and Boeing have extended the mission multiple times to investigate these problems, but confidence in the spacecraft's safety remains low internally....

NASA is currently deliberating whether to bring back astronauts aboard Boeing’s Starliner capsule, which has been in space for 59 days, or to use a SpaceX

02/08/2024

Copenhagen Airport experienced its busiest month ever in July, with over three million passengers passing through its terminals. The airport broke its previous single-day passenger record six times, with over 115,000 passengers on July 22, setting a new all-time high. Despite the increase in passenger numbers, there were nine percent fewer flights on the busiest travel day this year compared to the peak day in 2019....

Copenhagen Airport experienced its busiest month ever in July, with over three million passengers passing through its terminals. The airport broke its

02/08/2024

Budapest Airport, managed by VINCI Airports, has further strengthened its connectivity by launching a new route to Shenzhen with Hainan Airlines. This addition enhances the airport’s status as a leading hub in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region. The inaugural flight from Shenzhen, operated by Hainan Airlines' 787 Dreamliner, marks a significant milestone, commemorating the airline's 20th anniversary of its first European operation....

Budapest Airport, managed by VINCI Airports, has further strengthened its connectivity by launching a new route to Shenzhen with Hainan Airlines. This

02/08/2024

ITA Airways has expanded its presence in Saudi Arabia with the launch of a new direct flight between Rome and Jeddah. This marks the airline's second destination in the country for the 2024 summer season, following the introduction of flights to Riyadh in June. The inaugural flight, operated by an Airbus A321neo, landed at King Abdulaziz International Airport yesterday at 09:10 local time and was celebrated with a water arch salute....

ITA Airways has expanded its presence in Saudi Arabia with the launch of a new direct flight between Rome and Jeddah. This marks the airline's second

02/08/2024

Air Serbia is preparing to welcome its third Airbus A330-200 aircraft, currently undergoing maintenance in Lisbon. The aircraft, expected to be delivered by the end of August, is registered as OE-LAC and will be re-registered as YU-ARD, pending final approval from the Serbian Civil Aviation Directorate. The ten-year-old jet, previously operated by Air Belgium and originally delivered to Etihad Airways in 2014, features Etihad's cabin layout....

Air Serbia is preparing to welcome its third Airbus A330-200 aircraft, currently undergoing maintenance in Lisbon. The aircraft, expected to be delivered

02/08/2024

AerCap Holdings N.V. announced the delivery of the first three of fifteen new Airbus A321neo aircraft to AirAsia Group. The remaining twelve aircraft are scheduled for delivery in 2024 and 2025. To celebrate this milestone and the expansion of AirAsia’s fleet to 200 aircraft, a special ceremony was held at AirAsia's headquarters, RedQ in Malaysia. The event was attended by notable figures including Malaysia's Deputy Minister of Transport, Yang Berhormat Datuk Haji Hasbi bin Haji Habibollah, and senior representatives from AirAsia and Airbus....

AerCap Holdings N.V. announced the delivery of the first three of fifteen new Airbus A321neo aircraft to AirAsia Group. The remaining twelve aircraft are

02/08/2024

Brussels Airlines has been recognised for its exceptional wine offerings in Business Class, winning first place for "Top Red Wine International Business Class" and third place for overall "Top International Business Class Wines" in the Wines on the Wing competition by Global Traveler. Brussels Airlines prioritises unique wines from smaller producers, serving up to 900 bottles per reference monthly in long-haul Business Class....

Brussels Airlines has been recognised for its exceptional wine offerings in Business Class, winning first place for "Top Red Wine International Business

02/08/2024

Ryanair Holdings plc announced today that it carried a record number of passengers in July 2024, marking a significant milestone for the airline. For the first time, Ryanair transported over 20 million guests in a single month. July 2024 Traffic Highlights In July 2024, Ryanair welcomed 20.2 million passengers, representing an 8% increase from the 18.7 million passengers carried in July 2023....

Ryanair Holdings plc announced today that it carried a record number of passengers in July 2024, marking a significant milestone for the airline. For the

01/08/2024

Lufthansa Technik AG will provide long-term component support for Austrian Airlines' Boeing 787 fleet, similar to its arrangement with Lufthansa Airlines. A recently signed contract details Total Component Support (TCS) for up to eleven 787s until the end of 2032. TCS includes maintenance, repair, and overhaul of aircraft parts and immediate replacement of defective components from Lufthansa Technik's global parts pool, minimising aircraft downtime....

Lufthansa Technik AG will provide long-term component support for Austrian Airlines' Boeing 787 fleet, similar to its arrangement with Lufthansa Airlines.

01/08/2024

Air Europa asserts that it remains a profitable company and will continue with its strategic plan following IAG's withdrawal from the purchase due to stringent requirements from Brussels. The airline, part of the Globalia group, is committed to maintaining its role in connecting Europe and America. IAG announced to the Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores (CNMV) that it would terminate its agreement to acquire the remaining 80% of Air Europa, citing that proceeding would not benefit its shareholders....

Air Europa asserts that it remains a profitable company and will continue with its strategic plan following IAG's withdrawal from the purchase due to

01/08/2024

Transavia cancelled 32 flights last week, more than double the 14 weekly cancellations at the start of July, even after accounting for a mid-July global CrowdStrike/Microsoft outage. The KLM leisure subsidiary is facing challenges with phasing in new Airbus planes and training pilots amidst staff shortages. The airline cited damaged aircraft at remote stations and a technician shortage as reasons for the disruptions....

Transavia cancelled 32 flights last week, more than double the 14 weekly cancellations at the start of July, even after accounting for a mid-July global

01/08/2024

Iberia has decided to abandon its acquisition of Air Europa, citing the current regulatory environment which does not favour the operation benefiting shareholders. This decision was communicated to the National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) on Thursday. International Airlines Group (IAG), which includes Iberia, British Airways, Vueling, Aer Lingus and Level, had proposed giving up 52% of the routes operated by Air Europa in 2023 to gain approval from EU competition authorities....

Iberia has decided to abandon its acquisition of Air Europa, citing the current regulatory environment which does not favour the operation benefiting

01/08/2024

The Farnborough International Airshow 2024, held from July 22-26, marked a significant milestone in the aerospace calendar with record attendance and commercial success. The event saw a 33% increase in visitors and a 57% rise in delegation attendance compared to previous years. More than 100,000 visitors and 1,500 exhibitors from over 60 countries attended, showcasing 90 civil and military aircraft. Over 390 civil, military, and space delegations participated....

The Farnborough International Airshow 2024, held from July 22-26, marked a significant milestone in the aerospace calendar with record attendance and

01/08/2024

LOT Polish Airlines has received its first Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, less than three months after signing the lease deal with Azorra. The first of three jets will soon arrive in Poland, with all expected to be delivered by October. The addition of the E195-E2 to LOT's fleet aims to boost operational flexibility and support network expansion. The E195-E2 offers significant sustainability benefits, including 12.5% lower fuel burn and emissions, and reduced noise levels compared to its competitors....

LOT Polish Airlines has received its first Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, less than three months after signing the lease deal with Azorra. The first of three

01/08/2024

Brussels Airlines has suspended its flights to Tel Aviv until at least 8 August due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East. This decision aligns with the Lufthansa Group's suspension of flights to Israel. The suspension follows the killing of Palestinian Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran, an act attributed to Israel, which has heightened regional tensions. Brussels Airlines prioritizes passenger safety and is closely monitoring the situation to determine the resumption of flights. Affected passengers can rebook their flights or request a refund.

Brussels Airlines has suspended its flights to Tel Aviv until at least 8 August due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East. This decision aligns

01/08/2024

ACI EUROPE reports on the recent amendments to the EU Aviation Security Regulation, introducing severe restrictions on the use of C3 cabin baggage scanners across EU airports, as well as those in Iceland, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Norway. Starting 1 September 2024, passengers will face a 100 ml limit on liquid containers, negating the primary advantage of C3 scanners which allowed unrestricted liquids and electronics in hand baggage....

ACI EUROPE reports on the recent amendments to the EU Aviation Security Regulation, introducing severe restrictions on the use of C3 cabin baggage

01/08/2024

ACI EUROPE reports that European airport passenger traffic in H1 2024 has finally exceeded pre-pandemic levels by 0.4%, marking a full recovery from COVID-19. H1 saw a 9% increase in passenger traffic compared to last year, driven primarily by international traffic (+10.3%) versus domestic (+4.2%). Q2 growth was 8%, slightly down from 10.2% in Q1. Despite this overall recovery, only 53% of airports matched or exceeded their 2019 passenger volumes in June, with significant variation across regions....

01/08/2024

easyJet announces a new route between Bordeaux, France, and Rabat, Morocco, starting October 29, 2024. The service will operate twice a week on Tuesdays and Saturdays. This new route expands easyJet's offerings from Bordeaux to 36 destinations, reinforcing its presence in the region and enhancing connectivity to Morocco, where it has been operating since 2006. The airline aims to boost leisure and VFR tourism through this new service, alongside its existing routes to Essaouira and Marrakech from Bordeaux. Reginald Otten, Deputy Managing Director of easyJet for France, highlighted the collaboration with Bordeaux airport to provide diverse travel options to passengers.

easyJet announces a new route between Bordeaux, France, and Rabat, Morocco, starting October 29, 2024. The service will operate twice a week on Tuesdays

01/08/2024

Effective September 1, 2024, Amsterdam Schiphol, Rotterdam The Hague, and Eindhoven airports will reintroduce the 100 ml limit for liquids in hand baggage, aligning with international standards. Despite previous relaxations due to CT scanner use, this adjustment follows new European Commission guidelines and is not linked to threat level changes. Other rules remain the same; electronics can stay in hand baggage....

Effective September 1, 2024, Amsterdam Schiphol, Rotterdam The Hague, and Eindhoven airports will reintroduce the 100 ml limit for liquids in hand

01/08/2024

A group of climate activists entered Leipzig/Halle airport, in eastern Germany, on Thursday night. Several of the activists glued themselves to the tarmac, confirmed a spokesperson for the airport. As a result of the protest, cargo traffic at the airport was halted for about three hours starting at approximately 12:30 AM. By the morning, one of the two runways was reopened....

A group of climate activists entered Leipzig/Halle airport, in eastern Germany, on Thursday night. Several of the activists glued themselves to the

31/07/2024

Two U.S. carriers, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, are canceling flights to Tel Aviv, Israel amid rising tensions in the region. Hamas said on July 31, 2024 its political leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in an Israeli strike in Iran, where he was attending the swearing-in of the new president, and vowed the act "will not go unanswered…...

Two U.S. carriers, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, are canceling flights to Tel Aviv, Israel amid rising tensions in the region. Hamas said on July

31/07/2024

Tomorrowland, one of the world's premier music festivals, marked its 20th edition in Boom, Belgium, over the last two weekends of July. The festival attracted 400,000 attendees from over 200 countries, making safety a top priority for all involved. To enhance security, a temporary GeoZone was established around the festival site, requiring drone operators to obtain flight authorisation. Only drones operated by the police and festival organisers were permitted within this zone, and possession of drone equipment was prohibited nearby....

Tomorrowland, one of the world's premier music festivals, marked its 20th edition in Boom, Belgium, over the last two weekends of July. The festival

31/07/2024

Budapest Airport, managed by VINCI Airports, has announced that Wizz Air will launch four new year-round routes starting this winter. These routes, operated by the Airbus A321neo aircraft, include two new destinations and the revival of two previously served connections, expanding the airport's travel options. Marrakech: Starting late October, this route will operate twice weekly on Tuesdays and Saturdays, re-establishing a direct connection to Morocco that was last available in 2019....

Budapest Airport, managed by VINCI Airports, has announced that Wizz Air will launch four new year-round routes starting this winter. These routes,

31/07/2024

Alpine Air Express, a leading US regional air freight carrier, has signed a Letter of Intent to purchase up to 75 hybrid-electric ERA aircraft from French manufacturer AURA AERO. This move aims to decarbonise Alpine’s operations and enhance efficiency. Based in Provo, Utah, Alpine operates over 100 daily flights, transporting packages for major delivery companies like UPS, Amazon, and the United States Postal Service....

Alpine Air Express, a leading US regional air freight carrier, has signed a Letter of Intent to purchase up to 75 hybrid-electric ERA aircraft from French

31/07/2024

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported a significant 14.1% increase in global air cargo demand in June 2024 compared to June 2023. This surge has contributed to a strong performance in the first half of the year, surpassing the volumes of 2023, 2022, and the record-breaking 2021 levels. Key highlights include: Total Demand: Cargo tonne-kilometres (CTKs) increased by 14.1%, with international operations up by 15.6%....

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported a significant 14.1% increase in global air cargo demand in June 2024 compared to June 2023.

31/07/2024

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported a 9.1% increase in global passenger demand for June 2024 compared to June 2023. Key highlights include: Total Market: Total demand (RPK) increased by 9.1%, capacity (ASK) by 8.5%, and load factor reached 85.0%. International Market: Demand rose by 12.3%, capacity by 12.7%, and load factor was 85.0%. Domestic Market: Demand increased by 4.3%, capacity by 2.1%, and load factor was 85.0%....

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported a 9.1% increase in global passenger demand for June 2024 compared to June 2023. Key highlights

31/07/2024

Portugal’s National Union of Civil Aviation Flight Personnel (SNPVAC) has announced a three-day strike by easyJet cabin crew from August 15-17, citing unresolved labour issues. The strike will affect all easyJet flights and related services in Portugal. Approved by 99% of union members, the strike highlights the crew's dissatisfaction with the company's disregard for their professional dignity and unresolved labour and financial issues....

Portugal’s National Union of Civil Aviation Flight Personnel (SNPVAC) has announced a three-day strike by easyJet cabin crew from August 15-17, citing