corona

Spread of viruses

Airlines are slowly restarting operations after the corona break. Many travellers are afraid of catching a disease on board. The risk of infection is minimal. More

12.05.20 - 13:32 | Stefan Eiselin 0

Testing starts this year

With the help of Airbus, the US start-up Koniku is developing devices for aircraft and airports that detect explosives by smell. The developers also see potential in the fight against pandemics. More

11.05.20 - 15:29 | Felix Stoffels 0

Cost-cutting measures

Austrian Airlines must cut its cost. 1100 jobs are to be lost as a result. But the airline's suppliers will also not get off scot-free. More

07.05.20 - 14:35 | Stefan Eiselin 0

After failed Boeing takeover

The failed deal with Boeing and the covid-19 pandemic are making life difficult for the aircraft manufacturer. Embraer negotiates for financial aid and sets operational priorities. More

07.05.20 - 9:47 | Timo Nowack 0

Alternative to Austrian Airlines

The negotiations of Austrian Airlines on state aid are proving difficult. Now two competitors are apparently offering themselves as alternatives in Vienna. More

06.05.20 - 15:17 | Timo Nowack 0

Flight cancellations

While the negotiations on state aid continue, Lufthansa is spending around 800 million euros a month. And it is faced with high refunds for cancelled flights. More

05.05.20 - 16:23 | Timo Nowack 0

Plans have changed

IAG signed a letter of intent for 200 Boeing 737 Max last summer. Many of the new planes were planned for use at London Gatwick. But the plans for the British Airways base there have changed. More

05.05.20 - 9:50 | Timo Nowack 0

General meeting approves plan

After bondholders and lessors, shareholders also said yes to the rescue plan. Norwegian will receive fresh capital and get rid of high debts. More

04.05.20 - 14:41 | Stefan Eiselin 0

Long-term storage

The Lufthansa subsidiary will not need some jets for a long period of time. It therefore sent five Airbus A320s and two A330s down south. Swiss chose Jordan for aircraft storage. More

04.05.20 - 9:42 | Stefan Eiselin 0

No takeover by Boeing

The Brazilian aircraft manufacturer must build and sell its passenger planes without the planned partner Boeing. What is the next step for Embraer? More

01.05.20 - 11:00 | Timo Nowack 0

Parking spaces in Spain and France

Lufthansa has sent its first A380 to Teruel in Spain for storage. Just as at its French sister location in Tarbes, parking space is becoming increasingly scarce there. More

30.04.20 - 10:59 | Felix Stoffels 0

State credits

The holiday airline is saved. Condor gets new state loans of more than half a billion euros. More

27.04.20 - 10:32 | Stefan Eiselin 0

Isolated island

A special Airbus A318 from Titan Airways has taken Covid-19 tests to the Atlantic island of St. Helena. It was a first for the European aircraft manufacturer. More

24.04.20 - 9:31 | Timo Nowack 0

Cargo in the cabin

Many airlines currently use passenger cabins to transport cargo. There is a long tradition that not only travellers sit in the seats. More

22.04.20 - 11:58 | Timo Nowack 0

At Lufthansa and Co.

Flight attendants not only have to make do with less fixed wages during the Corona crisis. They also lose other payments as examples from Austria, Germany and Switzerland show. More

21.04.20 - 10:55 | Timo Nowack 0

Overview

How long the corona groundings will last is unclear. It is already certain that the variety of aircraft types will decrease - an interim status. More

20.04.20 - 11:17 | Felix Stoffels 0

National Airline

The national airline of Taiwan is often mistaken for its counterpart Air China from the People's republic. The Corona crisis is now causing a debate over renaming China Airlines. More

17.04.20 - 13:00 | Timo Nowack 0