All Europe articles – Page 16
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NewsAeroflot files Rb7.3bn court claim against Yakovlev but reasons unclear
Russian flag-carrier Aeroflot has filed a claim against aerospace firm Yakovlev with the Moscow arbitration court. While the fundamental argument and details of the case have not been revealed, the claim sum disclosed by the court filing is just under Rb7.3 billion ($86 million). Yakovlev is the manufacturer of Superjet ...
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NewsHigher costs dent Turkish Airlines’ second-quarter profit despite cargo lift
Turkish Airlines operating profits slipped 25% in the second quarter to $591 million amid heightened cost and unit revenue pressure, despite reporting a near 10% jump in revenues.
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NewsVirgin trims direct A350-1000 order as it signs for additional A330-900s
Virgin Atlantic appears to have reduced its order commitment for Airbus A350-1000s as it signed for seven A330-900s during this year’s Farnborough air show. The UK carrier originally planned to take 12 A350-1000s – eight on direct order and another four acquired through US lessor Air Lease – through an ...
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NewsNorse claims first Norway-Australia nonstop with chartered 787-9 flight to Darwin
Norse Atlantic Airways has conducted a service between Oslo Gardermoen and Darwin, claiming the first nonstop flight between Norway and Australia. The long-haul budget carrier operated the charter flight with a Boeing 787-9 (LN-FNB) – powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines – which took off at about 06:50 on 3 ...
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NewsDeutsche Aircraft picks more suppliers for essential D328eco systems
Germany’s Deutsche Aircraft has selected UK-based engineering specialist Senior to provide key systems for its D328eco turboprop.
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NewsUkraine announces arrival of F-16s
The first batch of Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters have arrived in Ukraine, a key milestone in the West’s military support for the beleaguered nation amid Russia’s invasion.
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NewsQinetiq lands 10-year aerial training services deal with German military
Germany has awarded Qinetiq an Aerial Training Services contract to support its armed forces by operating a fleet of two turboprop-powered types.
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NewsAdequate Air Europa remedies harder to identify for IAG’s second bid: EU
Air Europa’s improved performance since 2021 made it harder to identify sufficient remedies during IAG’s second failed attempt to acquire the Spanish carrier, according to the European Commission.
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NewsIAG offered to hand over 52% of Air Europa frequencies to secure acquisition
British Airways and Iberia owner IAG was willing to sacrifice 52% of Air Europa’s 2023 frequencies to secure its acquisition of the business, but that was not enough to satisfy the European Commission.
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NewsSlovakia advances on $600m AH-1Z attack helicopter acquisition
NATO member Slovakia has edged a step closer to acquiring an attack helicopter capability, after the US Department of State approved a deal to supply it with 12 Bell AH-1Zs. Worth a potential $600 million, the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programme deal also will provide two spare GE Aerospace T700-401 ...
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NewsPolish flag-carrier LOT to put first E195-E2 into service in mid-August
Polish flag-carrier LOT has received its first Embraer 195-E2 regional jet, one of three it is leasing from US-based company Azorra.
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NewsRolls-Royce begins flight-testing blades to improve Trent 1000 TEN time-on-wing
Flight-testing has commenced for a modified high-pressure turbine blade for the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 TEN engine, intended to double time-on-wing for the powerplant. The Trent 1000 TEN is an option for the Boeing 787 family. Speaking during a half-year briefing, Rolls-Royce chief executive Tufan Erginbilgic said the first test flight ...
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NewsWizz Air seeks early exit from wet-leases as P&W turnaround times improve
Wizz Air is aiming to operate no wet-leased aircraft by the end of October after Pratt & Whitney achieved faster-than-expected turnarounds of some of the PW1000G engine inspections that have been grounding a significant proportion of its fleet
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NewsLarge-engine aftermarket and business aviation lift Rolls-Royce’s civil aerospace arm
Large-engine aftermarket and stronger business aviation activity contributed to Rolls-Royce’s generating an underlying civil aerospace operating profit of £740 million ($946 million) in the first half, up by more than 80%. The manufacturer delivered 120 large engines over the six-month period – including 21 spares – slightly higher than last ...
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NewsCroatia Airlines turns in first-half loss but expects benefits as new A220s arrive
Croatia Airlines is expecting to introduce a second Airbus A220 in December, having newly taken delivery of its first at the end of July. The carrier is replacing its current fleet of 12 aircraft – comprising two A320s, four A319s and six De Havilland Dash 8-400s – with 15 A220s ...
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NewsSwedish air force chief awaits ‘political decision’ on future airlifter
Stockholm’s selection of a new-generation tactical airlifter will be a “political decision”, says Swedish air force chief Major General Jonas Wikman.
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NewsSpohr still optimistic of completing ITA deal in fourth quarter
Lufthansa Group chief executive Carsten Spohr is still targeting completing its deal to acquire a stake in Italian carrier ITA Airways before year-end.
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NewsAirbus chief ‘blindsided’ by sharp Leap delivery drop as Safran strives to recover pace
Airbus chief executive Guillaume Faury says the airframer has been “blindsided” by a sharp drop-off in CFM International Leap engine deliveries, and is waiting to see how soon the powerplant manufacturer can recover. Speaking at a half-year briefing on 30 July, Faury said the Leap delays were “not factored” into ...
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NewsUkrainian F-16s are no “golden bullet”: USAFE chief
A US Air Force leader says that Ukraine’s receipt of Lockheed Martin F-16s is an important step in its fight against Russia but warns that it will not lead immediately to air superiority.
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NewsLufthansa challenges weigh down wider group as profits fall 37% in second quarter
Lufthansa Group adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) fell 37% in the second quarter to €686 million ($742 million) despite revenues passing €10 billion for the first time, as challenges at its German operations in particular took a toll.