All Europe articles – Page 336
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NewsWindtunnel beckons for An-124 successor
Russian researchers have constructed a scale model of the proposed ‘Slon’ outsize freight transporter, put forward as a potential successor to the Antonov An-124.
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Air Baltic completes first in-house A220 C-check
Latvian carrier Air Baltic has completed its first scheduled C-check on an Airbus A220, after deviating from a previous policy of outsourcing maintenance by opting to conduct the work in-house.
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Tarom seeks US service renewal but no sign of own flights
Romanian flag-carrier Tarom has sought an extension to transatlantic operation authorisation, although it has not indicated plans to operate its own aircraft on North American routes.
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NewsDiamond DA50 takes flight with retractable gear
Austria's Diamond Aircraft flew its retractable landing gear-equipped DA50 for the first time on 28 October, and says the new Continental CD-300-powered high-end piston-single remains on track to secure European certification and enter service in the third quarter of 2020.
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Ukrainian ministry accused of Kiev airport 'favouritism'
Ukraine's infrastructure ministry is facing a case brought by the country's anti-monopoly committee over its decision to offer favourable aeronautical fees at Kiev Borispol airport.
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Safran propulsion head selected to succeed chief Petitcolin
French aerospace firm Safran has named its propulsion division head, Olivier Andries, as its next chief executive from 2021.
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Airline BusinessThe logic of IAG's swoop for Air Europa
IAG’s move to acquire Spanish leisure operator Air Europa for €1 billion ($1.1 billion) is billed as an attempt to bolster Madrid’s status as a major European hub.
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Crippled SmartLynx A320 nursed home after runway strike
Investigators have described the extraordinary effort to control an airborne SmartLynx Airbus A320 using stabiliser trim and thrust from its badly-damaged engines, after the aircraft struck the runway with its engine pods during a failed touch-and-go exercise. The A320 suffered elevator failure as it rolled out after touchdown at Tallinn ...
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IAG acquires Air Europa in bid to transform Madrid
Iberia and Vueling parent IAG has agreed to acquire another Spanish operator, Air Europa, for a cash transaction of €1 billion ($1.1 billion).
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Ryanair cuts 737 Max fleet forecast again
Ryanair has cut back further its Boeing 737 Max fleet forecast, expecting only 20 aircraft to arrive in time for the 2020 summer season.
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Ryanair tightens full-year profit range outlook
Budget carrier Ryanair is expecting a slight improvement to the fare situation over the second half, while other contributing elements have led the airline to narrow its full-year net profit forecast to €800-900 million ($890 million to $1 billion).
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Mahan Air further restricted from European operations
Italian civil aviation regulators have limited the authorisation of Iranian carrier Mahan Air, cutting off its route permits just a month and a half into its winter schedule.
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Ural introduces first A321neo
Ural Airlines has received its first Airbus A321neo, the third aircraft from the re-engined family to enter the Russian carrier's fleet.
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Thomas Cook shareholder Fosun picks up brand name
Leisure firm Thomas Cook's brand has been acquired by shareholder Fosun Tourism Group as part of an £11 million ($14 million) agreement to pick up assets from the collapsed company.
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Investigators belatedly detail An-24's fatal loss of stability
Ukrainian investigators have belatedly detailed the deceleration and stall of a heavy Antonov An-24RV which fatally crashed as it attempted to land at Donetsk six years ago.
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Icelandair secures additional 737 Max compensation
Icelandair Group has reached a second agreement with Boeing regarding partial compensation for the 737 Max suspension.
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UK space sector eyes future outside EU
Echoing ongoing speculation about the United Kingdom’s post-Brexit future as an economic and diplomatic player, the county’s future as a space power remains uncertain.
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Spirit acquires Bombardier aerostructures plants
Bombardier is selling its aerostructures business to US-based Spirit AeroSystems, a deal which includes its wing operation in Belfast and other facilities in Morocco and the USA.
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Air France-KLM's third-quarter profit dips on softer unit revenue
Air France KLM has posted a moderate decline in third-quarter profit after higher fuel costs and weaker unit revenue overwrote a steady growth in passenger numbers.