AirlinesNorway keen to provide Norwegian Air Shuttle with support Norwegian Air Shuttle, together with the Norwegian government, announced that the latter is keen to support the airline’s new business plan and grant state support for the ailing carrier.
LinkLufthansa to fly longest passenger flight in its history Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) prepares for the longest passenger flight in its history. The largest German airline plans to complete one of the most unique flights the company has ever carried out.
LinkUnited Airlines takes strict strategy of annual cost-cutting Having burned an average of $33 million per day in Q4 2021, United Airlines plans to cut up to $2 billion of annual costs through 2023 as it prepares for a recovery.
LinkRyanair subsidiary Buzz to take Boeing 737 MAX in Q1 2021 The Polish airline Buzz, a subsidiary of Ryanair Holdings, is set to receive its first Boeing 737 MAX aircraft in Q1 2021.
The carrier expects to receive 6 Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 aircraft by early 2021, showed the latest financial performance report of Ryanair Holdings.
LinkSpirit Airlines Officially Rolls Out New Loyalty Program Spirit Airlines has officially flipped the switch on its brand new loyalty program. Alongside the brand new Free Spirit program, the carrier is also refreshing its $9 Fare Club and rebranding it as the new Spirit Saver$ Club.
LinkLufthansa Would Operate €9 Flights To Keep Its Airport Slots Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr today revealed that he would operate flights that cost passengers just €9 ($11) if it allowed the airline to keep its slots at major airports. Previously Mr. Spohr has been known for calling out such fares offered by his competitors as irresponsible.
LinkairBaltic To Build New Hangar For 7 Airbus A220s airBaltic has revealed plans to build a new maintenance hangar at Riga Airport. The facility, spanning 34,500 square meters, will store up to seven Airbus A220-300 aircraft at any one time. The airline is hoping to finish construction by the end of 2023.
LinkAir Austral's First A220 Leaves The Paintshop With A Stunning Tail Air Austral’s very first Airbus A220 has been spotted outside the paintshop with its paintwork all complete. Along with a beautifully adorned body and azure blue engine surrounds, the aircraft’s tail is something very special. Air Austral plans to launch its first flights with the aircraft in late February.
LinkHawaiian Airlines Will Get Over $167mn In Government Aid Hawaiian Airlines has revealed that it will receive an aggregate of over $167 million in government aid. The airline is latching onto the government support that was passed back at the end of December. This comes as the carrier continues to focus on the way out of the crisis.
LinkCargojet To Buy Five Boeing 767Fs And Two 777Fs Over The Next 3 Years Canada’s Cargojet is in the market for some new planes. The Ontario-based air cargo business has successfully raised approximately US$277 million and now wants extra aircraft to meet the increased demand for air cargo services. On Cargojet’s shopping list are a pair of Boeing 777 freighters and five Boeing 767 freighters.
LinkUnited Airlines Records $7.1bn Loss For 2020 United Airlines has revealed its full-year 2020 financial results. The carrier lost over $7 billion in the year, including a nearly $1.9bn loss for the end of the fourth quarter. The results cap off a difficult year, though it has a lot of hope going forward.
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