It seems Finnair plans to update its fleet, with its smaller Embraer fleet gaining a refit. Finnair Embraer E190 - Image, Finnair According to the airline, the renewal gives the Embraer fleet a fresh and inviting interior with familiar elements from the previously redesigned Finnair long-haul aircraft cabins.  The renewal will be implemented during 2024–2025. The first … [Read more...]

Something quick before I head into the air. - and it seems that changes are afoot at Qatar Airways, with the shy and retiring CEO Mr. Akbar Al Baker is stepping down as Head of the Group. The move comes after he has spent 27 years building the airline from near enough nothing to a major force in the region - competing with Emirates and Etihad, whilst battling other … [Read more...]

Southampton Airport has been busy, with the airport officially opening its runway extension. The runway is now extended by 164 metres. This now makes the runway 1887 meters long, with the works commended in April 2024, for a rapid conclusion and its official opening on the 21st of September. The works which are valued at £ 17 million are to allow the airport to … [Read more...]

Leisure operator Jet2 is continuing its expansion, with the airline planning to expand its operation out of Edinburgh Airport. Cue Jess Gylnn’s songs. This growth includes four new routes, extra summer and winter capacity, as well as an additional aircraft coming into operation for the Summer 24 season. To support the growth, a 7th aircraft will be based at Edinburgh … [Read more...]

It seems peace is breaking out, with Air France-KLM Group and Etihad Airways having agreed to collaborate together. A happy fleet - Rendering, Air France-KLM and Etihad Airways The airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aiming at enhancing their collaboration across passenger operations, loyalty programmes, talent development, and … [Read more...]

As the A321XLR programme continues to gather pace, Airbus is advancing its industrial system and expanding ramp-up capacity with a new automated A321XLR equipping hangar. The new hanger was opened on the 30th of August by Hamburg’s First Mayor Peter Tschentscher and German Aerospace Coordinator Anna Christmann. Peter Tschentscher, First Mayor of the Free … [Read more...]

On Saturday evening, something.. happened, with the new owners of Monarch breaking cover, with plans to launch a new airline. Looking at the post on the platform formally known as Twitter, it seems the ownership has transferred following the exit of previous owners. Monarch Airlines Limited and Monarch Holidays Limited were yesterday passed into new ownership … [Read more...]

All is not good between the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and Wizz Air (Wizz Air Holdings Plc), with the CAA taking enforcement action following concerns over high volumes of complaints about the airline not paying passengers what they are owed. The regulator has been in contact with Wizz Air for several months after complaints by passengers that their rights had not … [Read more...]