Italy’s Treasury has temporarily suspended the sale of a 41% stake in ITA Airways to Lufthansa due to a price disagreement between the two parties. The deal, originally announced in May 2023, stipulated that Lufthansa would acquire the stake for €325 million, marking a strategic move to strengthen its position in Southern Europe. However, Lufthansa…
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest airline, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000, identified by serial number 691. This new addition marks a significant milestone for the carrier, enhancing its long-haul fleet capabilities. Ethiopian Airlines plans to deploy the A350-1000 on major international routes, including destinations such as Washington DC, London, Paris, and Frankfurt, providing…
Avianca, Colombia’s flagship carrier, has added a new Boeing 787-8 to its fleet. The aircraft, identified by serial number 34795, is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines, known for their fuel efficiency and reliability. This addition strengthens Avianca’s long-haul service capabilities, supporting its international route network and enhancing the passenger experience with the Boeing 787’s…
Turkish Airlines has reported a strong financial performance for the first nine months of 2024, achieving a net profit of $2.7 billion on total revenues of $17.0 billion. The airline’s robust cash position, with cash and cash equivalents totaling $1.7 billion at the end of the period, highlights its financial resilience and capacity for continued…
Congo Airways has officially announced that it will resume operations, with its first flight scheduled to take off on November 10, 2024. This marks a significant milestone for the national carrier of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as it re-establishes its presence in the aviation market and aims to meet the travel needs of…
Lufthansa has announced the conversion of its Munich to Johannesburg and Munich to São Paulo routes into winter seasonal services, beginning March 30, 2025. Both routes will be operated with the Airbus A350-900, offering passengers a modern and comfortable long-haul travel experience on these popular routes to South America and Africa.
Iberia, Spain’s national carrier, is set to introduce Airbus A321XLR service on its routes from Madrid to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Stockholm Arlanda by November 7, 2024. This deployment of the A321XLR will enhance Iberia’s connectivity across Europe, offering passengers greater comfort and efficiency on these popular routes.
British Airways has announced the return of its nonstop service between London Heathrow and Kuala Lumpur, set to resume on April 1, 2024. This route, operated by the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, will re-establish a direct link between the UK and Malaysia, catering to both business and leisure travelers seeking convenient travel options between these major…
Air Serbia achieved notable passenger growth in October 2024, carrying a total of 381,386 passengers across its scheduled and charter services. This figure marks a 4% increase compared to October of the previous year, highlighting the airline’s steady recovery and expansion in the regional and international markets.
Air Canada has announced the commencement of a new daily nonstop service between Vancouver and Beijing Capital International Airport, set to launch on January 15, 2025. This route will be operated by the Boeing 787-9, a long-haul aircraft known for its fuel efficiency and passenger comfort, enhancing connectivity between Canada and China.
