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Green deal could mean stricter rules for airlines

The European Union wants to become climate neutral by 2050: The goal is to be achieved with a multitude of measures. Aviation will also be affected. More

13.12.19 - 8:48 | Laura Frommberg 0 Comments

Completion at Lufthansa Technik

First A350 for the German government is taking shape

Next year, German Chancellor Angela Merkel will receive the first of the new government aircraft. Lufthansa Technik reveals some details on the interior of the Airbus A350-900. More

17.11.19 - 13:47 | Stefan Eiselin 0

Cost savings

Austrian Airlines will cut its costs

Due to massive competition by low-cost airlines, the Lufthansa subsidiary has to cut its cost base. Austrian Airlines is reducing its workforce and adapting its long-haul offering. More

07.11.19 - 14:29 | Stefan Eiselin 0

HB-A instead of HB-I or HB-J

Switzerland has to adapt its aircraft registration system

Previously, only turboprops bore HB-A registrations. Now the Swiss authorities are also classifying large commercial aircraft like that. There is a shortage of available registrations. More

06.11.19 - 17:21 | Stefan Eiselin 0

New name, new livery

Blue Panorama opts for new strategy and new look

The Italian leisure airline is working on a new strategy. Blue Panorama will use the changes to feature a new design and a new name. More

02.11.19 - 11:02 | Stefan Eiselin 0

Hamburg

Ryanair is closing a German base

The Irish low-cost airline is cutting back in Germany. Ryanair's base in Hamburg will be closed in January. More

16.10.19 - 21:54 | Stefan Eiselin 0

Iceland

Wow Air’s relaunch has to be postponed

A US investor has been planning to resurrect the failed Icelandic airline. However, the relaunch has been delayed. More

09.10.19 - 15:49 | Timo Nowack 0

Government plan

Air Slovenia replacing Adria Airways?

Shortly after the bankruptcy of Adria Airways, the government of Slovenia has plans for a new national airline. However, this is not the only option. More

05.10.19 - 11:07 | Stefan Eiselin 0

Flüge wieder möglich

Adria Airways gets a grace period of one week

The Slovenian authorities demand a coherent restructuring plan from Adria Airways by October, 2. If this doesn't happen, the carrier will lose its licence. More

25.09.19 - 15:30 | Stefan Eiselin 0

Lack of funds

Adria Airways stops flights temporarily

The situation with the Slovenian national airline is getting worse. Adria Airways suspends operations - for the time being for two days. More

24.09.19 - 0:53 | Stefan Eiselin 0

Difficult situation

Adria Airways loses two planes due to unpaid bills

Because of unpaid bills, a leasing company repossessed two planes from the Slovenian national airline. Adria Airways talks of a «challenging business conditions». More

21.09.19 - 18:51 | Stefan Eiselin 0

More feeder flights from Spain

Tap attacking Iberia on its home turf

The Portuguese national carrier is further expanding its services to Brazil and the USA. Tap wants to fill the additional seats with passengers from Spain. More

19.08.19 - 11:39 | Stefan Eiselin 0