Airbus revises up jet demand amid higher energy costs
Europe’s Airbus has revised up its forecast for jet deliveries over the next 20 years as soaring fuel bills prompt airlines to speed up taking delivery of new, more fuel-efficient…
German investor Kuehne boosts stake in Lufthansa to 15%
German logistics entrepreneur Klaus-Michael Kuehne has increased his stake in Lufthansa to 15% from 10%, Lufthansa said late on Wednesday, making him the biggest shareholder in the German flag carrier.…
What rights do you have if your flight is delayed or cancelled?
Airline strikes, staff shortages and soaring passenger numbers have created a perfect storm for the travel industry. Airline strikes, staff shortages and soaring demand for holidays after lockdown have created…
Brussels Airlines to cancel around 700 flights over summer holiday
The Belgian subsidiary of Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, is cancelling close to 700 flights over the summer holiday period, around 6% of those scheduled, to reduce workload and avoid strikes, the…
Striking Paris airport workers call new walkout on July 8-10
Striking Paris airport workers said on Saturday they would stage another walkout at the French capital’s main international hub from July 8-10 to press their pay demands, signalling further disruption…
Airport worker strikes ground some flights in Paris
Airport workers went on strike at Paris’ main international airport Roissy-Charles de Gaulle on Friday, forcing the cancellation of about 10% of flights and bringing more disruption to early summer…
Air France negotiating more job cuts -Le Figaro
Air France is negotiating further job cuts with trade unions, Le Figaro reported on Thursday, having already culled thousands of positions through voluntary departures over the past two years. France’s…
IAG converts 14 Airbus options into orders
International Airlines Group said on Thursday it had converted options for 14 A320neo family Airbus jets, announced in 2013, into firm orders for 11 A320neos and three A321neos. The aircraft…
INCIDENT | SAS ATR-72 experienced 90 degree nose gear rotation in Hamburg
An Xfly- Scandinavian AL – SAS ATR-72 experienced nose gear damage when it rotated 90 degrees while landing at Hamburg Airport, Germany. The ATR-72-212, with registration ES-ATE was operating flight…