Author: Vincent Lambercy
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Aviation news on the 23rd of August – Special Oceania
Oceania Aviation News The aviation landscape in Oceania has been buzzing with notable developments from three of the region’s leading airlines, Qantas, Airways New Zealand and Virgin Australia. Qantas’ New Partnership with the Australian Red CrossQantas has recently announced a new three-year partnership with the Australian Red Cross. This collaboration underscores Qantas’ commitment to supporting…
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Aviation news on the 22nd of August
Not every day is busy in the world of aviation news and today was particularly quiet. Nevertheless, here are the items we found for you, so you can stop searching and start reading. Etihad Airways Welcomes UAE Paralympics Team On Board It’s Kick Off Time for the Aer Lingus College Football Classic 2024 as Teams…
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Aviation news on the 21st of August
The news in aviation are quiet today and a bit more on the positive side, so enjoy a nice list today, starting with TAP celebrating 75 years of flights to Sao Tome and Principe as well as SATA Group Celebrating 83 Years of Foundation. The world also gets in the mood for the Paralympic with…
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Aviation news on the 20th of August
We captured a lot of news in aviation today, from Ryanair Calls on Government to Cut Germany’s Access Costs or Risk 10 Further Flight Cuts to new Flights Between Linz and Frankfurt Now Bookable on Austrian but also Qatar Airways acquires 25 per cent stake in Airlink and airBaltic Opens Vacancy for Captains. There is…
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Aviation news on the 19th of August
In the ever-evolving world of aviation, two major airlines have made significant headlines today. airBaltic has opened vacancies for captains and announced the establishment of new crew bases, reflecting its ongoing expansion and commitment to growth. Meanwhile, Austrian Airlines is soaring to new heights with the introduction of sharkskin technology, enhancing the efficiency and environmental…
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The iconic piece of low-tech than Frankfurt Airport keeps maintaining on purpose
Welcome back to our weekend post, where we take a lighter look at some of the quirkier aspects of aviation. Last month, we had a fun dive into Condor’s controversial livery—if you missed it, you can check it out here. Today, I’m turning my attention to another beloved aviation icon: the split-flap departure display in…
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Do Chinese airlines have an unfair advantage? Geopolitics and economics don’t mix better than water and oil
European airlines are facing significant challenges in flying to China due to the ongoing ban on accessing Russian airspace, a situation that has been in place since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. This ban has forced European carriers to take longer, more circuitous routes, increasing flight times and operational costs. In contrast, Chinese airlines,…
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Aviation news on the 16th of August
Here is you final round-up of aviation news for this week. As often on Friday, it is a bit lighter than usual. First of all, EL AL Israel Airlines Finalizes Order for up to 31 Boeing 737 MAX Jets, continuing with fleet renewal and extension, and this is an interesting move considering how many airlines…
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Ryanair is after ATC in Palma de Mallorca for cancellations
ATC in Palma de Mallorca decided to close the airport for arrivals today because of weather, while it was still open for departures. We don’t have additional info about this decision and we can’t comment on it. Ryanair issued a press release in their usual strong language, calling the decision “nonsensical” and putting “weather” in…
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WizzAir introduces an “all you can fly” membership for 499 EUR / year… where is the catch?
You can always count on low cost carriers to come with attempts to disrupt the industry and this time, it is WizzAir’s turn. Their new idea? An “all you can fly” subscription, which they offer at 499EUR / year now and soon at 599 EUR / year. Pay once, pack your bags and go! Or…