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April 7, 2023

Netherlands: Court overturns Schiphol restrictions

Jan Gruber April 7, 2023 08:31

A Dutch court has put a stop to the government's plans to reduce the number of take-offs and landings at Amsterdam-Schiphol to 2023 flight movements per year from November 460.000. The IATA and KLM, among others, had filed a lawsuit. Under the guise of "noise and environmental protection", the Dutch government wanted to use the restriction on flight movements to ensure that fewer flights would be made from Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport. A court put a stop to the plan - at least for the time being. Immediately after the plans were announced, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) declared that the plans were not compatible with EU Regulation 598/2014 and Annex 16 of the Chicago Convention of the International Civil Aviation Organization. A court has now ruled that the restriction on flight movements at Amsterdam-Schiphol is unlawful and has repealed the relevant regulation. However, the government can appeal against the decision, so the last word has not yet been spoken. In any case, KLM is pleased with this decision, as it will finalise the capacity for the 2023/24 winter flight schedule at the beginning of May this year. The ruling, which was issued in a preliminary legal protection procedure under Dutch law, now provides a certain degree of planning security. IATA boss Willie Walsh commented on the court's decision as follows: "The judge understood that the Dutch government had breached its obligations by shortening procedures that would have enabled a review of its wish to reduce the number of flights at Schiphol. This decision gives the airlines that use Schiphol Airport the stability they need for this year and preserves the stability demanded by passengers.

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London City Airport: Security scanners arrive ahead of schedule

Ermal Muji April 7, 2023 08:03

London City Airport is introducing new rules to ensure airport security: it is to be the first major airport to install security scanners for all passengers at the airport. After the United Kingdom announced last year that it would improve airport security by 2024, this is already being done. London City Airport is to be the first airport to install security scanners for all tourists. This will save travelers from having to empty their luggage and bags: thanks to the security scanner, tourists do not have to show electronic devices such as liquids. According to the airport, this technology will make it possible to check 30 percent more passengers in the same amount of time.

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Boutique Aviation takes off with Austrian AOC

Jan Gruber April 7, 2023 07:34

Boutique Aviation GmbH is another on-demand airline in Austria. The offshoot of the Swiss Boutique Aviation AG was granted AOC and operating license by the Austrian authorities on Thursday. The first aircraft of the new company is a Gulfstream G550. This is registered in the register maintained by Austro Control as OE-LTC and, according to Boutique Aviation, will soon be available for commercial flights. "Boutique Aviation has undertaken an expansion-oriented restructuring of the company and the management team in order to be prepared for global growth. We are proud to have received our Austrian air operator certificate, which is led by our regional accountable manager Jörg Sabitzer. From today, we are expanding our brand and offering European commercial operations alongside our Swiss counterpart," the company announced the expansion into Austria. Boutique Aviation is also a young aviation company in Switzerland, having only entered the market in April last year. At that time, it was granted AOC and operating license by the Bazl. Flight operations in the Swiss Confederation will not be replaced by those in Austria, but both airlines will be operated in parallel. The reason for obtaining the EU AOC is that it allows easier access to the European Union market. Swiss aviation companies are subject to restrictions in certain areas. Boutique Aviation GmbH is formally 90 percent owned by EJ Capital AG. THECH Management und Verwaltungs GmbH holds 10 percent. Christian Theuermann and Niall Olver act as managing directors.

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Back in Frankfurt: Lufthansa canceled the flight to Miami

Ermal Muji April 7, 2023 07:03

The Lufthansa Boeing 747-8, which was supposed to operate the flight from Frankfurt to Miami, started the return flight to Frankfurt due to a technical problem. The landing took place without any problems and the plane landed safely in Frankfurt. The German airline's jumbo jet operated flight LH462 to Miami as normal, passing over Ireland, until a technical complication arose and was identified. For safety reasons, it was decided to take the return flight: the plane with the registration D-ABYG turned around and landed in the German city of Frankfurt around four and a half hours after departure, Aviation.Direct reports. The landing went smoothly and the jumbo jet landed safely, a Lufthansa spokeswoman explained.

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Nuremberg celebrates 10 years of Ryanair

Amely Mizzi April 7, 2023 06:30

The low-cost airline Ryanair has been present at Nuremberg Airport for ten years. The airport currently has a base operated by Malta Air, which consists of two medium-haul Boeing 737-800 jets. At the same time, Neal MacMahon, Director of Operations, announced the busiest summer to date. Last year, the low-cost airline had around half a million passengers from Nuremberg. In the current year, 2023, the airline is aiming for 1,2 million travelers. Over the past ten years, 5,4 million passengers were transported to/from Bavaria. "A balanced mix of European city connections, tourist destinations around the Mediterranean and family visits offer a wide range of options for travel planning," says Michael Hupe, Managing Director of Nuremberg Airport. "Ryanair's long-standing commitment to Nuremberg shows that our region is an attractive market for the airline." The city of Nuremberg is also singing the praises of the low-cost airline, as incoming guests are particularly important for restaurants, accommodation providers and retail. Michael Fraas, Economic and Scientific Advisor for the City of Nuremberg, said: “Routes such as Bologna, Dublin, London or Venice in particular are a gift for Nuremberg’s hotel, restaurant and retail sectors, as many travellers with high purchasing power come to Nuremberg from these cities.” People with roots in Italy, Greece and Spain also often use Ryanair’s flight offers to visit their homeland. Efficient operations and competitive airport charges form the basis on which Ryanair wants to achieve long-term traffic growth and even better connections from Nuremberg. The airport and airline are working closely together to secure this growth and improve services for those who

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Qatar Airways: Delivery of nine Boeing 737 Max 8

Ermal Muji April 7, 2023 06:09

Qatar Airways wants to fly its short-haul flights with the Boeing 737 MAX 8 in the future. Nine Boeing 737 MAX 8s are to be added to the Qatar Airways fleet in order to operate short-haul flights. Qatar Airways wants to operate short-haul flights with the Boeing 737 Max 8. Nine 737 Max 8 aircraft are to be added to the fleet, but these actually come from an order from the Russian airline S7. The contract for the purchase of these aircraft could not be fulfilled due to the existing sanctions against Russia. Delivery to S7 never took place, and the nine aircraft are now to go to Qatar Airways.

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For “environmental reasons”: Finnair enters the bus business

Amely Mizzi April 7, 2023 05:32

From May 1, 2023, Finnair passengers will travel to Helsinki by coach instead of by plane from Turku and Tampere. The carrier announced that it will be moving feeder flights to the hub to the road. Officially for environmental reasons, but economic considerations are more likely to be behind it. The use of coaches is much cheaper in direct comparison with commercial aircraft. The acquisition and operating costs alone are lower. This is an ideal fit, because according to Finnair, the two domestic routes are only 35 percent full on average. Sometimes a single 50-seater coach is sufficient. Of course, they don't want to admit that the feeder flights are uneconomical, so the Finnish carrier prefers to argue with environmental protection in order to be able to give itself a green touch at the same time. “The flights to Tampere and Turku are very short, and the relatively low passenger numbers – around 35 percent load factor – on these routes mean that they have a higher CO2 emission per passenger than many other short routes in our network,” says Perttu Jolma, Vice President, Network. “Road or rail transport is a more sustainable option for the connections between Helsinki Airport and these cities. We understand that this decision disappoints customers who have used these flights and we regret the inconvenience it causes them. However, we must take into account both economic and environmental considerations.” In summer 2023, Finnair will operate four bus connections per day between Turku and Helsinki Airport, and four bus connections per day between Tampere and Helsinki Airport. From 8 May, these connections will start on the

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Sun Express: Swissport takes over ground services

Ermal Muji April 7, 2023 05:01

In future, Swissport will take over ground services in the flight process on behalf of Sun Express. This includes, for example, check-ins, boarding and baggage services. Swissport will handle the ground services of 25 weekly Sun Express flights on behalf of Sun Express. The Swiss service company will carry out check-ins, boarding, baggage services and loading checks on behalf of the Turkish-German airline Sun Express.

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Missed target: Boeing boss falls over B777X bonuses

Amely Mizzi April 7, 2023 04:34

The board of directors of the US aircraft manufacturer has cancelled a bonus payment to company boss David Calhoun that he should have received for meeting the B777X schedule. The target was not met, although the supervisory board emphasizes that the reasons are also beyond the CEO's control. The long-haul model has already suffered several setbacks. The originally announced date for the first delivery had to be postponed repeatedly. It is now clear that the end of 2023 will not be met either. Not only are numerous airlines and lessors annoyed by this, but it is also costing the Boeing boss a significantly high bonus payment. However, he is not the only one who will not receive a bonus for not meeting the target; numerous other senior employees will also have to make do without bonuses. Regardless of this, Chairman of the Board of Directors Lawrence Kellner is of the opinion: "In 2022, we continued to make significant progress in ensuring that our culture, processes and systems always meet the highest standards. Despite difficult macroeconomic factors, we are overcoming the challenges of recent years, de-risking our business and restoring the operational and financial strength you expect from Boeing. Safety remains our number one priority, and we have taken steps at Boeing to further strengthen our safety culture and meet our commitments to those who depend on the safety of our products.” For the first time since 2018, the US aircraft manufacturer was able to achieve positive cash flow. However, for Kellner, this is just a drop in the ocean, because the most important goal, i.e. commercial launch of the B777X by the end of 2023, is still a major challenge.

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Baggage away: Passengers have these rights

guest Author April 7, 2023 04:02

Luggage is often lost during flights or does not turn up until days after arrival at the holiday destination. In such cases, travelers are entitled to replacement purchases, which they can have reimbursed by the airlines. Julián Navas, legal expert at AirHelp, the world's largest air passenger rights organization, explains what rights affected passengers have: "The loss or delay of a suitcase is a disaster, especially on the way to a vacation when all of your clothes or equipment is missing. To keep the damage as minimal as possible, travelers should follow these steps: First, vacationers should inquire about their luggage at the Lost & Found counter. There they will also receive a form and confirmation of the loss, the so-called Property Irregulatory Report, which they must later present to the airline." Airline must reimburse the costs of replacement clothing "If the luggage has still not arrived more than three hours after arrival, affected passengers are entitled to replacement purchases worth up to 1.600 euros. It is important that all receipts for, for example, replacement clothing or hygiene products are collected and kept. This claim can only be made on the outbound flight, not on the return flight. Often the costs are not fully reimbursed because clothing, for example, can be reused - here airlines usually pay 50 percent of the price. In order to receive the costs, passengers must send a second written damage report to the airline within 21 days of receiving the delayed baggage. If the suitcase has not turned up after three weeks, it is considered lost - then in addition to

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