In a move that should be surprising to no-one, Airbus and the Government of Quebec are to take over the ownership of the A220 programme, with Bombardier exiting the partnership. Bombardier, he transferred its remaining shares in Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (Airbus Canada) to Airbus and the Government of Québec. The transaction is effective immediately. This … [Read more...]

It seems that LATAM is going through with its plans to exit oneworld, with the airline from 1st May 2020 Star Wars livered LATAM Boeing 777-300ER at London Heathrow Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond If you're a oneworld frequent flyer, your benefits for LATAM will be offered on oneworld flights up to and including 30 April 2020 - with an exception for between … [Read more...]

After surviving the fallout of Thomas Cook Airways, Condor is set to be purchased by Polish Aviation Group  (PGL) - owners of LOT Polish Airlines. Condor Boeing 767-300ER with the classic Condor tail - Image, Condor. The Group will purchase the airline - which should put an end to the long term uncertainty that surrounds it. Condor will bring PGL a fleet of 50 … [Read more...]

It seems with a new year, change continues to be in the air with International Airlines Group CEO Willie Walsh stepping down from group and retiring. Willie Walsh will step down from the IAG Cheif Executive officer roll from 26th March 2020 and will retire on the 30th June 2020. Meanwhile, Luis Gallego, currently Iberia chief executive, will succeed Willie in the … [Read more...]

It seems we're not even out of December, and the first shut-down of 2020 has been decided, with Italian Authorities planning to suspend Earnest Airlines certificate in the New Year. Ernest Airlines coming into land at Dublin Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Flights and Sales for Ernest Airlines will be halted from the 13th January 2020. The halt in services was … [Read more...]

In emerging news, Emirates airline president Tim Clark is set to to retire at the end of June 2020. The news that he was due to step down emerged from an internal announcement. He will remain with the airline as an advisor after stepping down as CEO. Tim has been with Emirates since 1985, taking the CEO role in 2003 No successor has been identified yet. A time of … [Read more...]

It's all change at the top of Boeing, as Dennis A. Muilenburg has finally decided to resign as President and CEO of the company. In his place, David L. Calhoun has been named President and CEO of The Boeing Company. Meanwhile, Lawrence W. Kellner will become Chairman of the Board. In regards to Dennis A. Muilenburg - he's finally resigned, effective immediately. Boeing's … [Read more...]

Central European carrier Wizz Air is proposing a new venture - Wizz Air Abu Dhabi. Wizz Air's first Airbus A321neo - Image, Airbus.  The new venture is a combination of work with the airline, as well as The Abu Dhabi Development Holding Company PJSC ("ADDH"). This will be the first time. Wizz Air will establish an airline outside Europe. The new airline will be a … [Read more...]