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Edelweiss will soon fly with Airbus A350-900

Ermal Muji 6 May 2024 19:21

Edelweiss Air wants to be the first Swiss airline to put an Airbus A350-900 into operation, which will initially be used on short and medium-haul routes. Edelweiss Air wants to be the first Swiss airline to put an Airbus A350-900 into operation. The airline will receive the first aircraft of this type next year. The aircraft will initially be used on short and medium-haul routes before being used on long-haul flights.

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BA158: Evacuation due to bomb threat

Ermal Muji 6 May 2024 17:40

Flight BA158 from Bermuda to London had to be evacuated due to a bomb threat. Flight BA158 from Bermuda to London was evacuated by the airline British Airways. The reason for the evacuation was a bomb threat received via email. The evacuation took place after entering the emergency code 7700 and leaving the runway.

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Batik Air Malaysia is increasingly flying to Australia with A330s

Ermal Muji 6 May 2024 16:35

Batik Air Malaysia is planning to change its flight operations in Australia. The change affects the aircraft to be used; more Airbus A330s are to be used. The airline Batik Air Malaysia is planning to change its flight operations to Australia. Specifically, the airline is planning to expand its flight operations with an Airbus A330, as the Aero Routes portal reports. Specifically, this concerns the flights to Brisbane and Melbourne: the airline plans to operate four out of seven flights to Brisbane with an Airbus A330, and three out of seven flights to Melbourne per week are to be operated with the A330.

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Embraer delivers anniversary jet to Royal Jordanian

Amely Mizzi 6 May 2024 16:32

Embraer has achieved a significant milestone with the delivery of its 1800th E-Jet aircraft to Royal Jordanian Airlines, marking a continued success for the world's preferred small narrowbody aircraft program. This delivery, which also includes the third E2 for the airline, underscores the growing popularity and global success of the E-Jet family. With advances in efficiency, sustainability and passenger satisfaction, the E-Jets have served 90 airlines from over 60 countries, carrying two billion passengers on 26 million flights covering 140 million kilometers. Executives from Royal Jordanian Airlines, leasing company Azorra and Embraer highlighted the strategic importance and ongoing partnership in modernizing fleets and delivering superior aviation solutions. In addition, Embraer's commitment to continuous improvement and upcoming performance enhancements for the E2 underscores its position as a leader in the sub-150 seat aircraft market.

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Norwegian with increased summer flight schedule 2024

Amely Mizzi 6 May 2024 15:34

Norwegian is gearing up for a busy summer season, offering nearly 19 million seats on over 100.000 flights and introducing 47 new routes. Popular destinations such as France, Italy and Turkey are among the highlights of the airline's summer program. This year's summer schedule sees a ten percent increase in capacity compared to 2023, with a particular focus on Denmark and 17 new routes being offered. Despite economic factors such as high interest rates and costs, there remains strong demand for summer travel among Norwegian customers. Magnus Thome Maursund, Norway's Commercial Director, highlights the popularity of new routes to Lyon and Istanbul from Oslo, and to Milan from Stavanger, highlighting the continued appeal of sunny destinations. He underlines the strategic importance of investments in Denmark, Norwegian's second largest market, for the summer season. Norwegian has introduced 47 new routes, of which twelve have already been in operation since April, fourteen will start in May and twenty-one will start operating in June. Total capacity has been increased by 1,6 million seats compared to last year's summer program. Maursund recommends that travelers book early, especially for popular destinations in Spain and Greece, which fill up quickly. In addition, he suggests exploring exciting alternatives in Italy for the summer holidays. The airline's new routes from Norway include a diverse range of destinations, including Istanbul, Lyon, Basel and Montpellier. Sandefjord Torp and Stavanger airports will also see new routes to popular destinations such as Mallorca/Palma, Barcelona and Milan/Bergamo. The airports

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Turkish Airlines begins another flight to Toronto

Ermal Muji 6 May 2024 15:28

Turkish Airlines plans to launch a seventh weekly flight to Toronto. The Canadian Transportation Agency has already approved the plan. Following the recent approval by the Canadian Transportation Agency to launch an additional flight to Toronto, Turkish airline Turkish Airlines has decided to launch a seventh weekly flight to Toronto. The flight will operate on Saturdays and is scheduled to begin on June 8. The seventh flight will be operated with a Boeing 777-300ER.

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Brunei orders six H145M helicopters

Jan Gruber 6 May 2024 14:37

Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with the Brunei Ministry of Defence to procure six H145M helicopters. These helicopters will replace the existing BO105 fleet and strengthen the operational capabilities of the Royal Brunei Air Force, particularly in the areas of close air support and aerial observation. Bruno Even, CEO of Airbus Helicopters, expressed his pride in the selection of the H145M, which is known for its performance and versatility. The H145M is used worldwide for its multi-role capabilities and has a track record of over seven million flight hours.

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Unruly PAX: Ryanair Ibiza flight diverted to Mallorca

Amely Mizzi 6 May 2024 13:38

An incident on 1 May 2024 on Ryanair flight FR9177 from Dublin to Ibiza resulted in the Boeing 737-800, registration EI-EFK, being diverted to Palma de Mallorca after a group of passengers caused disturbances on board. The crew requested police assistance, which led to the removal of the disruptive passengers upon landing in Palma. Although the airline confirmed the incident, witnesses claim that the Guardia Civil intervened and arrested the drunken passengers who had assaulted a flight attendant.

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Condor becomes the new mobility partner of the DATEV Challenge Roth Triathlon

Amely Mizzi 6 May 2024 12:35

Condor, the German leisure airline based in Frankfurt, has announced a partnership with the DATEV Challenge Roth Triathlon, the largest long-distance triathlon in the world. This collaboration will not only benefit the athletes, but also the volunteers in Roth. "In the future, we will support all sports enthusiasts to reach the finish line safely together," said Magdalena Hauser, Director Communications & Marketing at Condor. "We are delighted to be there for the first time in July and to cheer on the athletes. We want to encourage this important target group in their passion for sport during the event and beyond, and offer appropriate support on their travels." The partnership with Condor is also a personal joy for race director Felix Walchshöfer. "I have been following the industry since I was a child and have always loved flying with Condor," said Walchshöfer. "I am all the more pleased that we have been able to gain Condor, an industry leader, as a partner in Roth." Thanks to newly developed routes, Condor makes it easier for athletes from over 90 nations to travel to the DATEV Challenge Roth Triathlon. Condor also offers a "bicycle transport flat rate" on its flights and is giving away starting places for the race. The committed volunteers in Roth will also benefit from the partnership, as Condor is providing flight vouchers.

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TrueNoord buys some aircraft from NAC

Amely Mizzi 6 May 2024 11:33

TrueNoord has entered into a purchase agreement for a further eight aircraft with Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC). This portfolio includes one Dash 8-400 and seven E190s and will increase TrueNoord’s fleet of new and young turboprop and regional jets to a total of 94 aircraft. The transaction includes four aircraft to be operated in the US, three in Europe and one in Australia, further balancing the global distribution of TrueNoord’s fleet. The integration of all eight aircraft is planned for the second quarter of 2024. The signing of this extensive sales agreement is further testament to the positive business relationship the two leasing companies enjoy and follows two significant portfolio acquisitions announced in January and December 2023, for 10 and 11 aircraft respectively. Richard Jacobs, Chief Commercial Officer of TrueNoord, comments: “These are exciting times at TrueNoord as we continue to develop the business and expand our global fleet. We appreciate the professionalism and support of the NAC team and look forward to completing this mutually beneficial transaction as both parties pursue their own strategic growth plans. "It is encouraging to see how buoyant the regional aviation sector is, with values ​​increasing and leasing rates continuing to trend upward. We are already evaluating further portfolio transactions between leasing companies and with our secure financing and a robust team, we are well positioned to explore new opportunities as the market continues to open up."

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