Braathens has two divisions - its ATR division and its Airbus division Sadly, the money monster has claimed another airline, Braathens, flying its Airbus operation, Braathens International Airways, along with Braathens Crew AB, filing for bankruptcy. Braathens has been forced to file for bankruptcy for its Airbus operations in the company Braathens International … [Read more...]
No more playtime for Play – Play Airlines ceases operations
Icelandic operator PLAY has thrown in the towel and has ceased services. The airline - Fly PLAY hf. - has ceased operations. As such, all flights operated by the airline have been cancelled. The move comes after attempts to restructure both its network (by cutting back its US Network and focusing on Iceland as an origin and destination traffic), whilst moving aircraft … [Read more...]
Lufthansa Technik to bring AeroSHARK to the Airbus A330
In trade shows, we've seen Lufthansa Technik show off its AeroSHARK technology developed in collaboration with BASF Coatings. To expand the use case of AeroSHARK, it is going through the certification process for use on the Airbus A330ceo family. | AeroSHARK film being installed - Image, BASF Coatings/Lufthansa Technik. AeroSHARK is a film that is applied to an aircraft … [Read more...]
Heathrow Airport unveils its grand expansion plan.
It's that time again - with Heathrow Airport unveiling what it calls a "shovel-ready" proposal for a third runway as well as the expansion of the Heathrow Airport Campus. The grand vision for the "new" Heathrow - Image, Heathrow Airport The blueprint submitted to the UK Government today includes: A north-western runway up to 3,500m – a design that already has … [Read more...]
Wizz Air to fold its Abu Dhabi operation
It appears that Wizz Air is abandoning its Abu Dhabi subsidiary, with the group planning to suspend its operations. Wizz Air Abu Dhabi Airbus A321neo - Image, Wizz Air Instead, Wizz Air Holdings is to focus on Central and Eastern Europe and select Western European markets. This decision follows a reassessment of market dynamics, operational challenges, and geopolitical … [Read more...]
Air France-KLM Group to take a majority ownership in SAS Group
Airline consolidation continues to be a thing in Europe, this time with Air France-KLM Group moving to become the majority owner in Scandinavian Airlines System Group (SAS). Air France-KLM Group currently holds a 19.9% stake in the Scandinavian carrier, which it acquired a stake in. Since the summer of 2024, commercial cooperation between SAS, Air France and … [Read more...]
Oman Air joins oneworld alliance
The alliance's memberships shift again, with Oman Air joining the oneworld alliance. Oman Air becomes the 15th member of oneworld, providing the alliance with a new hub in the Middle East and creating new opportunities for global travel. It will be a full member of the oneworld alliance. The airline, with its hub at Muscat International Airport, serves 42 destinations … [Read more...]
Brussels Airlines gears up for a busy summer
Belgian carrier Brussels Airlines is set for a busy summer, with it having aircraft and people to support its operation. The airline is expecting nearly 2 million passengers over the peak period of July and August. To support this growth, the airline will operate a fleet of 50 aircraft, compared to 44 aircraft in summer 2024. In terms of destinations, Spain is the … [Read more...]
Iberia plans towards 2030 with a lot of annoucements and fleet growth
IAG's Spanish arm - Iberia - is planning a lot for its growth and has presented its plans for the next few years. Its new blueprint - 2030 Flight Plan - calls for a fair amount of investment, with €6000 million being invested to deliver it. Let's break down what they plan to do. Fleet Growth is the name of the game, with Iberia intending to increase its long-haul … [Read more...]
ITA Airways and Lufthansa Group annouce codeshares
As ITA Airways is further consumed by Lufthansa Group, the ties deepen - this time with long-haul codeshares. Passengers will be able to combine flights from Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, and Brussels Airlines with long-haul flights from ITA Airways in a single booking. The codeshare offering will go into effect from 1st July 2025. Lufthansa … [Read more...]
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