Airlines

Dispute with unions

The flag carrier of Luxembourg has adopted tough cost-cutting measures amid the current crisis. Trade unions accuse Luxair's management of acting alone. More

17.09.20 - 10:51 | Felix Stoffels 0

Milan

It is a symbolic step: Alitalia will no longer fly to Milan's largest airport. More

15.09.20 - 23:02 | Felix Stoffels 0

Leasing instead of purchase

The company will soon decide whether or not to decommission remaining Airbus A380 and Boeing 747-400. In return, Lufthansa is considering speeding up and increasing Airbus A350 deliveries. More

15.09.20 - 19:53 | Stefan Eiselin 0

No expansion

Rwanda's national airline is putting the brakes on an expansion of its fleet. In future, Rwandair could lease aircraft from Qatar Airways. More

12.09.20 - 23:27 | Timo Nowack 0

Airbus and Boeing

Due to sanctions, the Iranian national airline is forced to operate partly ancient aircraft types. However, Iran Air now wants to sell off some of them. More

12.09.20 - 4:23 | Felix Stoffels 0

Coronavirus crisis

The Hong Kong-based airline expects a slow recovery in long-haul passenger numbers. That is why Cathay Pacific wants to put dozens of planes into long-term storage. More

10.09.20 - 19:07 | Felix Stoffels 0

Antonov An-2 and An-24

Yakutia Airlines' subsidiary for remote regions in Russia is modernising its fleet. The 40-year-old Soviet aircraft make way for new local developments. More

07.09.20 - 7:13 | Felix Stoffels 0

Boeing 737-700

The Coronavirus crisis and the severe economic crisis in Lebanon had a huge impact on the airline. Wings of Lebanon now had to close down after returning its only Boeing 737. More

03.09.20 - 21:15 | Felix Stoffels 0

Brazil and Peru

The Chilean low-cost carrier sees great opportunities in the Coronavirus crisis. Armed with fresh capital, Jetsmart wants to expand into Peru and Brazil. More

02.09.20 - 23:02 | Stefan Eiselin 0

Israel - UAE

El Al operated the first flight from Israel to Abu Dhabi. Now, more are set to follow as Saudi Arabia is opening its airspace for this route. More

02.09.20 - 19:30 | Timo Nowack 0

Recovery

The Covid-19 pandemic broke out in China and hit airlines there first. In the meantime, the domestic market in the Asian country has recovered. But the big test is yet to come. More

01.09.20 - 6:37 | Stefan Eiselin 0

Loans guarantee

Five years ago, Delta Air Lines guaranteed a loan for its Brazilian partner Gol. This could now become a burden for the American airline. More

31.08.20 - 21:28 | Timo Nowack 0

First flight to UAE

Today a historic flight ist taking place. El Al is officially flies to the United Arab Emirates for the first time. More

31.08.20 - 7:59 | Stefan Eiselin 0

Coronavirus crisis

The gulf airline has put 13 superjumbos back into operation. But Emirates is far from being able to fully utilise those active A380, as an analysis of flight hours shows. More

30.08.20 - 21:34 | Timo Nowack 0

Effects of the pandemic

The airline is selling off its fleet. However, Palestinian Airlines is not ceasing operations and plans future flights. More

27.08.20 - 21:40 | Stefan Eiselin 0

Additional cargo capacity

Spicejet has received an Airbus A340 for cargo transport. Now it is clear where the aircraft is coming from. More

26.08.20 - 21:23 | Stefan Eiselin 0

Football sponsorship

After winning the Champions League, German football club FC Bayern Munich flew home with Lufthansa instead of sponsor Qatar Airways. How it came about. More

26.08.20 - 14:53 | Stefan Eiselin 0

World 2 Fly in Spain

Spanish hotel company Iberostar is planning to launch its own long-haul airline. It will start with an Airbus A350. More

25.08.20 - 16:45 | Timo Nowack 0