Europe – Page 107
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NewsRussian cruise missiles fall across Ukraine as uncertainty swirls around fatalities in Poland
Moscow fired a barrage of 85 air-launched cruise missiles into Ukraine, with strikes in multiple Ukrainian cities.
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NewsUK start-up Hans Airways secures fresh financing in push for AOC
UK start-up Hans Airways has completed a new round of financing which it says satisfies the UK Civil Aviation Authority’s requirements for it to secure an air operator certicate (AOC).
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NewsBoeing delivers final advanced Chinook to Netherlands
The delivery of the 20th airframe marks the completion of the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s fleet upgrade to the CH-47F model of the twin-rotor heavy-lift helicopter.
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NewsAirbus and Qatar joust over regulatory cosiness as trial schedule is left in doubt
Airbus has expressed doubt that a trial to resolve its legal scrap with Qatar Airways over A350 fuselage-skin paint degradation will take place on time in June next year, accusing the airline of shortcomings in the disclosure process. The two sides clashed in court on 11 November during a case-management ...
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NewsAir Astana to lease three Boeing 787-9s
Air Astana has signed a deal take three Boeing 787-9s through lessor Air Lease as it continues with its fleet-upgrade programme.
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Airline BusinessChina’s ‘dismal’ performance weighs on global airline traffic recovery
The latest data from IATA shows how far China is lagging the recovery being seen in other markets around the world, as government policy continues to limit international and domestic travel.
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NewsAegean Q3 profit and revenue top 2019 levels
Greek carrier Aegean Airlines posted revenue and profits above pre-crisis levels during a strong third quarter in which capacity was almost fully restored.
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NewsStruggling Flyr aims to raise NKr700m through revised financing plan
Norwegian carrier Flyr is hoping to raise NKr700 million ($68 million) through a newly launched capital raise after a previous planned private placement was under-subscribed
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NewsAverage passenger weight unchanged despite obesity trend: EASA
Contrary to expectations, the average weight of passengers has not changed significantly since a previous study conducted nearly 15 years ago. Lufthansa Consulting reached the finding after conducting an extensive survey at six airports on behalf of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency. Standard passenger weights are used for aircraft ...
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NewsBoeing and lessors back study into potential Irish sustainable fuel facility
Boeing is linking with Irish lessors Avolon and Orix Aviation, to support energy specialists’ examination of potential sustainable fuel production in Ireland. The feasibility collaboration is being led by Dutch-based future fuel firm SkyNRG and local sustainability partner SFS Ireland. They aim to identify opportunities for a commercial-scale sustainable fuel ...
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Airline BusinessLatest Airline Business Index shows Q3 revenue matched pre-Covid level
The latest Airline Business Index shows the global airline industry’s revenue during the third quarter of 2022 matched that seen in the same month of 2019, marking the first time any of the four measures have achieved that milestone since Covid-19 hit.
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NewsBRA to operate corporate route with maximum-permitted sustainable fuel blend
Swedish carrier Braathens Regional Airlines is claiming to be the first to operate services with the maximum-permitted blend of sustainable aviation fuel. BRA, which uses a fleet of ATR 72s, will conduct two flights weekly between Gothenburg and Lyon, on behalf of automotive firm Volvo Group, from autumn this year. ...
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NewsCyprus Airways expands network to major European capitals
Cyprus Airways is to expand its network to the major European capitals of Paris and Rome, with year-round services from mid-December. The airline currently operates to seven regional destinations from its Larnaca base: the Greek cities of Athens, Thessaloniki, Rhodes and Heraklion, plus Beirut, Tel Aviv and Yerevan. It uses ...
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NewsLondon Southend operator’s review considers possible aviation business sale
London Southend airport operator Esken is undertaking a strategic review of its businesses, which could potentially involve selling activities including its aviation division or its renewables arm. The company’s aviation operations include London Southend and the ground-handler Star Handling, and it also owns Carlisle Lake District airport. Esken executive chair ...
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NewsLufthansa launches Airbus virtual-reality cockpit training for A320s
Lufthansa Group is to serve as launch customer for a virtual-reality procedure trainer for pilots being developed by Airbus. Airbus intends the system to allow pilots to undertake procedures training without the use of a flight simulator or fixed training equipment. The airframer showed off the development at the European ...
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NewsAir Serbia to open Chinese long-haul link despite restrictions
Air Serbia is to open a new long-haul service connecting Belgrade to the Chinese city of Tianjin before the end of the year. The airline is to open the connection on 9 December. Air Serbia will deploy Airbus A330 twinjets on the route. But continuing Chinese restrictions from the pandemic ...
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AnalysisF-16 deliveries near resumption, as Bahrain’s lead Block 70 jet takes shape
Instead of dying out as Lockheed Martin’s fifth-generation F-35 Lightning II scoops up an increasing number of international orders, the manufacturer’s older F-16 is enjoying a late-life revival.
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NewsAirbus records strong single-aisle order activity during October
Airbus recorded a strong month for single-aisle orders during October, including 59 A320neo-family jets for IAG and an agreement for 28 A321neos attributed to an undisclosed customer. Chinese operator Xiamen Airlines booked 25 A320neos and 15 A321neos, while Jet2’s order for 35 A320neos also appeared in the backlog. Air Canada ...
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NewsATR 42-600 secures Chinese certification approval
Chinese civil aviation regulators have validated the type certificate of the ATR 42-600, clearing the turboprop for operations in the country.
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Airline BusinessHow airline transatlantic capacity has returned, a year since US borders reopened
The reopening of few markets from Covid border restrictions was so eagerly awaited and hard campaigned for as routes across the transatlantic.