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The European Commission has issued a Statement of Objections regarding Lufthansa’s proposed acquisition of joint control of ITA Airways, expressing concerns about potential competition restrictions in the passenger air transport market in and out of Italy.
The investigation highlights worries about increased prices or decreas… read more
Etihad Airways will open two new routes in its
northern hemisphere summer 2024 schedule, connecting Abu Dhabi
International Airport (AUH) to the south of France and a Greek island.
From
June 15, 2024, the UAE carrier will launch service from its AUH base to
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) in France,… read more
Norse Atlantic Airways, self-proclaimed as “The Explorer’s Airline“, proudly marked the first landing of its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (registered LN-FNC and named Everglades) at Troll Airfield (QAT) in Antarctica. The historic event unfolded at 02:01 local time on Wednesday, 15 November.
This momentous achievement was the result of a collab… read more
This new route aims to strengthen cultural and business ties between
the two regions, offering convenient connections to Asia and Australia
through Abu Dhabi. Notable attractions in Abu Dhabi, such as Abu Dhabi
World, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, and the Louvre Abu Dhabi, are
highlighted for Danish travellers.
The first flight, E… read more
Global
Airlines aims to provide top-notch commercial flying services, and Hi
Fly’s expertise with the A380 will be instrumental in achieving this
goal. Both companies share a passion for the A380 and its potential.
While the immediate focus is on the first aircraft, the collaboration
may expand to encompass broader initia… read more
Revenue from the global events and meetings industry, as reported by Research Dive, is projected to increase from … read more
Edelweiss is acquiring 6 Airbus A350-900 aircraft, which will join the fleet in a staggered manner from summer 2025. By the end of 2026, the existing 5 Airbus A340-300s will be replaced and Edelweiss’ long-haul fleet will be restored to pre-Corona levels.
Edelweiss CEO Bernd Bauer: “The modernisation of the long-haul fleet is a mil… read more
Airbus A330neo D-ANRB marks another milestone: Condor welcomes its ninth factory-new A330neo in Frankfurt. The aircraft, registered D-ANRB, arrived at Frankfurt Airport at 11.04 on Saturday morning, coming from Toulouse. The commercial maiden flight is expected to take place end of next week to Canada.
This means Condor has welcomed… read more
In the first week of July Qatar Airways increased frequencies between
Doha and Amsterdam from 7 to 11 flights a week. Qatar Airways operates
the route twice daily on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
The global business travel industry has rebounded at a more
accelerated rate than expected just a year ago and is now expected to
surpass its pre-pandemic spending level of $1.4 trillion in 2024 − and
grow to nearly $1.8 trillion by 2027. In 2022, global business travel
spending rose 47% to $1.03 trillion, with strong gains continuing an… read more