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July 26, 2021

Bierhoff: “DFB will negotiate with Lufthansa”

Jan Gruber July 26, 2021 19:54

After the German Football Association was rejected by Qatar Airways, they are now trying to persuade Lufthansa to extend the sponsorship contract. The DFB is obviously keen to get free flight opportunities with special flights. This is exactly what the airline cut off in the wake of the corona pandemic. Football manager Oliver Bierhoff explained in an interview with “Welt am Sonntag” that the executive committee now wants to negotiate with Lufthansa about a possible extension of the sponsorship contract. The contract ends next year and so far the airline has given the signal that it does not want to continue it. In particular, Lufthansa no longer wants to operate free special flights. This was already evident at the recent European Championships and the DFB switched to Klasjet. Bierhoff also said that they are interested in “long-term partnerships” and want to “jointly design and implement initiatives and projects for football development”. Apparently they had hoped that Bayern Munich sponsor Qatar Airways might also be interested in a cooperation with the DFB. But that is not the case. When asked about the criticism regarding human rights in Qatar, Bierhoff told Welt am Sonntag: "The team stands up for its values, an attitude is important, the players are absolutely aware of their role as role models. It is right to set an example. But we should be careful not to do this in an inflated way, so that the messages can be heard and do not become arbitrary. One thing is clear: we will continue to stand up for human rights. Human rights are non-negotiable."

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Bremen gets a second managing director

Jan Gruber July 26, 2021 19:02

The German airport in Bremen is currently looking for a second managing director. He will be placed alongside Elmar Kleinert. In the future, the company will be relying on a dual leadership. According to a report in the "Weser Kurier", the position has already been advertised. They are looking for a manager with previous experience in the area of ​​corporate restructuring. Bremen was also hit hard by the corona pandemic. Apparently, the owners are aiming for some measures and want to put an expert in charge. A replacement for Elmar Kleinert is not under discussion.

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Germany: Prime ministers call for tightening of entry rules

Jan Gruber July 26, 2021 18:33

In Germany, some state premiers have initiated a debate about a possible tightening of entry regulations. If Markus Söder (CSU) has his way, holidaymakers returning home may face quarantine as early as August 1, 2021. The discussion is almost like a blueprint for last year, when Germany introduced free PCR tests at border crossings. A few weeks later, a debate sparked about whether returning travelers should pay for these themselves, because the free offer actually encourages people to travel. This week, the federal government no longer wants to require quarantine for fully vaccinated people, even those coming from virus variant areas. The next change to the regulations was actually planned for September 11, 2021, but Markus Söder, Manuela Schwesig (SPD), Dietmar Woidke (SPD) and Michael Müller (SPD) do not think that this is happening quickly enough. They are calling for a federal-state conference to be convened at short notice in order to be able to tighten the travel rules on August 1, 2021. The Prime Minister of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania proposes that two tests should be necessary in the future. One should be done abroad and the other in Germany. There should be quarantine until the result of the second test is available. Her Berlin colleague Michael Müller even points out that the "good starting position for the autumn" would now be lost. The state leaders are obviously focusing on unvaccinated people returning from vacation. There are currently no signs that a possible tightening of entry regulations could affect vaccinated people. This can also be seen as a subtle pressure to get vaccinated.

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Lessor: EU Commission approves elephant wedding

Amely Mizzi July 26, 2021 18:04

The aircraft leasing sector is facing a big deal, as AerCap intends to take over competitor Gecas. The EU Commission has given the green light to the 30 billion euro transaction. The two lessors are considered the largest customers of Boeing and Airbus as well as other aircraft manufacturers. After the merger of the businesses, the world's largest lessor is to be created. The US antitrust authority asked the EU Commission to comment by July 26, 2021. According to Reuters, the European competition authorities have not raised any concerns. The transaction to buy GECAS includes around 24 billion US dollars in cash and 1 billion US dollars in the form of AerCap notes or cash. It includes 111 million new shares and will give GE a 46% stake in the company controlled by AerCap.

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Ireland: Amapola Flyg wins PSO tender

Jan Gruber July 26, 2021 16:04

The Swedish airline Amapola Flyg won a tender from the Irish government. From July 26, 2021, the company will fly between Donegal and Dublin twice a week. The aircraft used will be Fokker 50s. This is a PSO route that is subsidized by the state. The carrier operates a total of 12 Fokker 50s, which are used for both passenger and cargo flights. The carrier has experience in operating public service obligations, as it already flies seven subsidized routes in Sweden and Finland. "I am pleased to announce that the Swedish operator Amapola has been awarded the seven-month contract to operate on the state-funded PSO route Donegal - Dublin," said Transport Minister Eamon Ryan. "To ensure continuity of service on the Donegal - Dublin route when this temporary contract expires, I plan to start another procurement process this summer to provide for a longer-term contract of up to four years on the route."

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Ryanair is in no rush with the Boeing 737 Max 10

Amely Mizzi July 26, 2021 15:25

The budget airline Ryanair has long been rumored to have had more than just one eye on the Boeing 737 Max 10. It is the largest variant of the Max series, but so far it has not ordered this model (yet). The company, headed by Michael O'Leary, is considered a loyal Boeing customer, but due to the fact that whenever the US aircraft manufacturer is having problems, Ryanair is keen to place large orders. In order to bring the price down, the airline also likes to publicly announce that it is negotiating with Airbus or Chinese and Russian manufacturers. Ultimately, orders are placed with Boeing at a bargain price. Due to a chain of many extremely unfavorable circumstances, delivery of the 210 B737-Max-200s ordered did not start until June 2021. O'Leary expects the partial fleet to grow to 2012 units over the summer of 12. These will be used by Ryanair DAC, Ryanair UK, Buzz and Malta Air. The last two subsidiaries will also receive their own livery. The Ryanair CEO said that the company hopes to have around 60 aircraft of this type in its fleet by the summer of next year. O'Leary left open whether it will order more Max 200s or switch to the larger Max 10. He said it was a great aircraft, but that it would only be bought if the price was right. It can therefore be assumed that the company is in the middle of negotiations with Boeing, as CFO Neil Sorahan told Reuters that the first of around 100 Boeing 737 Max 10s could be added to its fleet around 2025. However, there is no time pressure.

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Germany: 300.000 passengers affected by flight disruptions in June

Jan Gruber July 26, 2021 15:07

In June 2021, around 300.000 passengers in Germany alone were affected by flight disruptions. An analysis by the Airhelp portal shows that flights to Turkey and the Canary Islands were particularly affected by delays and cancellations. According to Airhelp, for example, around 90 percent of passengers flying from Düsseldorf to Tenerife had to wait longer. To Fuerteventura, the figure was 67 percent. What is striking in the statistics is that Düsseldorf and Frankfurt am Main stand out particularly with delays and cancellations. In general, however, it can be seen that almost half of all flights between Germany and Turkey were affected by flight disruptions. Just a few weeks ago, a commotion at Düsseldorf Airport caused a stir. Pegasus had provided too few ground staff, so that many passengers could not even drop off their luggage. In the following days, the connections were operated from other airports.

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SAA applies for bankruptcy protection for its subsidiary Mango Airlines

Jan Gruber July 26, 2021 14:32

The South African low-cost airline Mango Airlines will be entering into creditor protection proceedings. South African boss Thomas Kgokolo announced this on Monday. It cannot be ruled out that there may be delays in the payment of wages. The board and shareholders of the SAA subsidiary had previously received their consent to the filing for creditor protection. In an interview with Ecna-TV, the manager said, among other things, that they saw this as the only way to restructure the company. It is still unclear how much money Mango Airlines will receive from state aid. Only a few weeks ago, the company was on the verge of ceasing flight operations, but this step was averted after intensive negotiations with the lessors. Reports in local media give the impression that the timing of the filing for creditor protection proceedings may have surprised the board of Mango Airlines. Communication between the parent company and the subsidiary was apparently poorly coordinated. In any case, an urgent application is to be submitted to the court shortly. The unions reacted accordingly and publicly declared that Mango Airlines owed employees up to six months' salary. This is calculated because only a fraction of the claims has been paid out for a long time. The employee representatives criticize the responsible ministry because, contrary to the promise, Mango and other SAA subsidiaries have not been provided with fresh money or have not been provided with enough. South African Airways does not currently have an operating license. Company boss Kgokolo expects this to be granted again on July 30, 2021. In August, the company plans to initially operate pure cargo flights. The resumption of passenger traffic is

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Quarterly figures: Ryanair increases loss to 273 million euros

Amely Mizzi July 26, 2021 14:06

The Ryanair Group posted a loss of €273 million in the first quarter of the current financial year. In direct comparison with the same period last year, this figure increased by around 47 percent. Ryanair’s fiscal year does not coincide with the calendar year, but ends at the end of March. The group had a total of 2021 million passengers on board between April and June 8,1. In the previous year, there were only about half a million travelers. Revenue rose from €125 million to €371 million. As more flights were flown, operating costs rose from €313 million to €675 million. “FY22 remains challenging as Covid-19 travel restrictions prolong uncertainty. Following the introduction of EU DCCs on July 1 (and the easing of UK quarantine rules) for fully vaccinated people, our group recovered strongly in the second quarter (albeit at low fares). With the booking curve remaining very close and well below pre-Covid-19 levels, visibility for the remainder of FY22 is close to zero. Therefore, it is currently impossible to provide meaningful forecasts for FY22. We believe traffic improved to a 22m-90m range in FY100 (previously run at the lower end of an 80m-120m passenger range) and expect (conservatively) the likely outcome for FY22 to be somewhere between a small loss and breakeven. This is dependent on the continued rollout of vaccines this summer and no adverse developments in Covid variants,”

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Aeroground Berlin boss threatens sick employees with expulsion

Jan Gruber July 26, 2021 13:36

Aeroground Berlin's managing director, Simon Batt-Nauerz, seems to have lost his temper due to the increased number of sick days. "I've had enough," he says in a selfie video that he sent to employees. The Business Insider portal reports, citing the video, that the manager accuses around 30 percent of employees who reported sick of not actually being sick. Aeroground Berlin is currently "going under the bus" even though the number of sick days is significantly lower than before the corona pandemic. "We have a very select group of employees to thank for this: namely those who think they can make people sick," Business Insider quotes. "I've had enough. We will take a very close look at this and we will use all legal options to separate ourselves from employees who exploit the system." He also explains that there were days when around 60 employees were planned on the apron. Around 25 reported sick at short notice. Simon Batt-Nauerz also said: “We will hold you accountable. Either you pull yourself together now and take on the shifts that are assigned to you, or you will suffer the consequences!” The company would no longer be able to be saved if the failure rates were so high.

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