Lufthansa responds to shareholder criticism amid strategy overhaul

December 6, 2024

Lufthansa’s Executive Board has addressed harsh criticism from Klaus-Michael Kühne, a key shareholder owning 20% of the airline. In a November interview with the Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung, Kühne expressed frustration with Lufthansa’s sprawling structure, claiming the airline had become ‘bogged down’ with an incredible number of by-products and airlines under completely different names. He argued

Airbus to cut over 2,000 jobs in Defence and Space division

December 6, 2024

Airbus has announced plans to cut 2,043 jobs across Europe within its Defence and Space division, citing economic pressures and increased competition in the satellite market. The job reductions, affecting around 5 per cent of the workforce, are aimed at lowering the company’s fixed costs, ‘Brussels Signal’ reported. Germany will experience the highest impact, with

SITA and IDEMIA to tackle key challenges in baggage handling and airport operations

SITA and IDEMIA to transform baggage handling with computer vision technology

December 5, 2024

SITA, a global provider of air transport technology, and IDEMIA, a specialist in computer vision, biometrics and digital security, are expanding their partnership to tackle critical challenges in airport operations, particularly in baggage handling. Building on their previous collaboration in enhancing digital travel credentials and biometric solutions for border management, the two companies aim to

MoU signing between Qatar Airways Cargo and JAL

Qatar Airways Cargo and JAL team up to strengthen cargo partnership

December 5, 2024

Qatar Airways Cargo has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Japan Airlines (JAL) to strengthen their partnership and expand cargo services. This follows Japan Airlines’ recent launch of daily passenger flights between Tokyo Haneda and Hamad International Airport in Doha. The MoU aims to enhance product offerings for cargo customers and create operational synergies

Since December 1, SAS has introduced plastic-free food packaging across its flights departing from Copenhagen, Oslo, Arlanda and Gothenburg

SAS to eliminate 37 tonnes of single-use plastics annually

December 3, 2024

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is introducing plastic-free food packaging across its flights departing from Copenhagen, Oslo, Arlanda and Gothenburg. This initiative, launched on December 1, is expected to reduce 37 tonnes of single-use plastics annually. The move reflects SAS’ broader efforts to minimise environmental impact and lead the aviation industry’s shift towards sustainable operations. The innovative

Italian flagship carrier ITA Airways is now part of the Lufthansa Group

EU clears Lufthansa’s acquisition of ITA stake amid concessions

December 2, 2024

The European Union has approved Lufthansa‘s acquisition of a 41% stake in ITA Airways, subject to key concessions, the Handelsblatt reported. This antitrust approval was granted in July, but only after Deutsche Lufthansa agreed to measures designed to ensure fair competition, as confirmed by the EU Commission on Friday, November 29. These measures include providing

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WorldACD: tonnages hold firm while rates continue to build

November 29, 2024

In the final week of November (week 47), global air cargo tonnages remained stable compared to the previous week, while rates continued to rise, reaching the highest levels of 2024. According to WorldACD Market Data, global average rates increased by 2% week-on-week (WoW) to US$2.79, driven by rising spot rates from North America (12%) and

Willis Sustainable Fuels (UK) partners with McDermott on advanced SAF project

November 27, 2024

Willis Sustainable Fuels (UK) Limited (WSFL) has entered into a master services agreement with McDermott, a fully-integrated provider of engineering and construction solutions to the energy industry, to provide early engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services for its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) initiative. The collaboration begins with WSFL’s first planned SAF facility in Teesside, which

Coulson Aviation’s 737 FireLiner to support Chilean wildfire operations

November 26, 2024

Coulson Aviation, a renowned provider of aerial firefighting services, has announced a new contract with Chile’s National Forest Corporation (CONAF) through its strategic partnership with BRYSA. This agreement expands Coulson’s commitment to aiding firefighting operations in Chile with a versatile fleet, including a Boeing 737 FireLiner™, C-130 Hercules, and Citation Air Attack aircraft. A key

A DHL 737 aircraft operated by Swiftair crashed this morning close to Vilnius Airport in Lithuania

Cargo plane crashes near Vilnius Airport, killing one and injuring three

November 25, 2024

A DHL cargo plane has crashed near Vilnius Airport in Lithuania during its final approach and subsequently collided with a house, killing the pilot and injuring three crew members aboard, officials have reported. The crash occurred in the early hours of Monday morning (November 25), causing significant damage to the area and prompting a large-scale

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