The latest winter’s storm to hit the U.S. has seen over 3,600 flights canceled on Thursday, with Newark and Boston airports hardest hit. The majority of canceled flights are domestic, and airports are operating a ‘wait and see’ policy with regard to the cancelation of international flights, many of which were scheduled to depart in
The latest winter’s storm to hit the U.S. has seen over 3,600 flights canceled on Thursday, with Newark and Boston airports hardest hit. The majority of canceled flights are domestic, and airports are operating a ‘wait and see’ policy with regard to the cancelation of international flights, many of which were scheduled to depart in
The global Total Technical Care maintenance and asset management organisation, Magnetic MRO, together with existing shareholders, including majority shareholder BaltCap, have agreed to sell 100% of shares in Magnetic MRO to Guangzhou Hangxin Aviation Technology (Hangxin.) According to Magnetic MRO CEO Risto Mäeots, “Magnetic MRO management has been actively looking for opportunities to expand into
The global Total Technical Care maintenance and asset management organisation, Magnetic MRO, together with existing shareholders, including majority shareholder BaltCap, have agreed to sell 100% of shares in Magnetic MRO to Guangzhou Hangxin Aviation Technology (Hangxin.) According to Magnetic MRO CEO Risto Mäeots, “Magnetic MRO management has been actively looking for opportunities to expand into
It has been announced by the U.S. Commerce Department that any of the Bombardier CSeries aircraft ordered by Delta Air Lines are likely to face a tariff of 292.21% if they enter the U.S. in a partially- or fully-assembled state. This follows on from a preliminary estimate made in September, and is seen as a
Pegasus Airlines, the leading Low-Cost-Carrier (LCC) in Turkey, has placed an order for 25 A321neo ACF (Airbus Cabin Flex configuration). This comes on top of 18 A321neo and 57 A320neos already on order bringing Pegasus Airlines total firm order to 100 Airbus A320 Family aircraft. Pegasus’ selection to move to an all-Airbus fleet reflects its
Brazil Congress’ lower house has approved an Open Skies agreement between the U.S. and Brazil, which in turn means that the way has been further cleared for an intended partnership between American Airlines Group and LATAM Group SA (LATAM). The agreement still requires ratification from the Brazil Senate. Having been signed in 2011, the agreement
U.S. carrier Delta Air Lines has placed a firm order for 100 A321neo ACF (Airbus Cabin Flex configuration) aircraft, the largest of the Airbus single-aisle Family. The aircraft will be powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1133G-JM geared turbofan engines. Delta CEO Ed Bastian is quoted as saying: “This is the right transaction at the right
Air Berlin subsidiary Niki is closing its flight operations, after the take-over by Lufthansa has failed. Niki has filed for insolvency and as of December 14, flights will no longer take off. The European Commission has refused to authorize the airlines’ acquisition by Germany’s largest carrier, Lufthansa. Despite offering to give up a number of
As of March 12, 2018, Airlines in Lufthansa Group are changing how travelers will be rewarded through the Miles & More reward program. This means the number of award miles to be credited will be based on the flight’s price plus any additional fees charged by the respective airline, and on the frequent flyer status
