Lufthansa Group said on December 16 it has become the first "to equip aircraft with aerodynamic sharkskin film" by putting it on a Boeing 777 that has been in scheduled service since October. The aircraft surface "sustainability technology", Lufthansa Group said,...
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Dublin Airport marks 15 years of flights to Dubai
Dublin Airport and Etihad Airways are to mark 15 years connecting the Irish capital to Dubai by giving away two business class seats on an upcoming flight. The prize, which includes six nights in a five-star hotel in the emirate, can be contested on social media, with...
SunExpress to open Edinburgh – Izmir route in autumn 2023
The north of the UK is to get a new link to Turkey when SunExpress starts running weekly flights from Edinburgh to Izmir in autumn 2023. Announcing the new route, Scotland's Edinburgh Airport said there would be one flight a week to the coastal city. Previously known...
London City announces new ski and Christmas routes
London City Airport said BA CityFlyer is to launch routes to Salzburg on December 9 and to Chambery the following week, meaning "more choice" for Brits during "the first meaningful skiing season" since before the Covid pandemic, Chambery is less than an hour and half...
BA whispered to be boosting Gatwick presence
British Airways could be about to double its operations at Gatwick Airport, according to The Telegraph. The London newspaper on Sunday reported that the International Airlines Group (IAG)-owned carrier "is understood" to be planning to up the number of aircraft...
AAR reports third quarter fiscal year 2022 results
AAR has reported third quarter Fiscal Year 2022 consolidated sales of $452.2 million and income from continuing operations of $22.6 million, or $0.63 per diluted share. For the third quarter of the prior year, the company reported sales of $410.3 million and income...
Aerologic extends Lufthansa Technik deal
AeroLogic, the joint freight carrier of DHL Express and Lufthansa Cargo, is now continuing its partnership with Lufthansa Technik through a multi-year agreement covering extensive component services. This new contract governs supply for AeroLogic's entire fleet of...
AirBP supplies sustainable aviation fuel to Airbus
Air bp, the international aviation fuel products and service supplier, is collaborating with Airbus to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for delivery flights from Airbus’ facility at Hamburg Finkenwerder Airport (XFW/EDHI). The first aircraft are two Air Transat...
Falko Regional Aircraft expands into engine leasing
Falko Regional Aircraft, an aircraft operating leasing and asset management company focused on the regional aircraft sector is increasing its capabilities, focus and product offering around engine leasing. Falko has an established engine leasing business that has...
Embraer invests in cyber-security firm
Embraer announces the signing of a contract for a capital investment in Tempest Security Intelligence, resulting in a majority interest in the company. The largest cybersecurity company in Brazil, Tempest, positions itself as a provider of complete solutions for...
Slight uptick in May cargo data – IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in May showing a slight improvement in the air cargo market. But capacity remains unable to meet demand as a result of the loss of belly cargo operations on passenger...
Airbus completes successful ATTOL project
Following an extensive two-year flight test programme, Airbus has successfully concluded its Autonomous Taxi, Take-Off and Landing (ATTOL) project. In completing this project, Airbus has achieved autonomous taxiing, take-off and landing of a commercial aircraft...