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Transavia France expands 2025 summer flight schedule with new routes

Amely Mizzi 25 October 2024 07:04

Transavia France is expanding its route network in summer 2025 with eight new routes, including for the first time connections to Chişinău (Moldova) and Sofia (Bulgaria) from Paris-Orly. From July 7, 2025, Transavia will fly to Chişinău twice a week, with ticket prices starting at 65 euros. Flights to Sofia will start on April 10, 2025, with prices starting at 45 euros. In addition, the airline is increasing its offering from regional airports. Travelers from Bordeaux will be able to reach the Algarve (Faro) in summer, while passengers from Marseille can fly directly to Athens. New international connections are Istanbul from Strasbourg and Brussels from Montpellier. The flights can already be booked, allowing travelers to plan early for the summer.

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SuperNova Airlines: A ray of hope in Ukrainian aviation

Amely Mizzi 25 October 2024 06:37

SuperNova Airlines, a subsidiary of the Ukrainian post and courier company Nova Poshta, recently received a license for regular international air cargo transportation on the Lviv-Prague and Kyiv-Prague routes. This development represents a significant step in the revival of Ukrainian aviation, which has been severely disrupted since the start of the Russian encroachment in February 2022. However, the Ukrainian government stresses that despite this progress, the security situation in the region still prevents a full reopening of airspace for civil aircraft. Security situation remains critical Timur Tkachenko, the Deputy Minister for the Development of Municipalities and Territories of Ukraine, said in a Telegram post that the permission for international cargo transportation should not be confused with a general permission for flights. "Some channels understood this news in their own way and began to announce the 'partial opening of the skies,'" Tkachenko explained. These misinterpretations could give the impression that Ukrainian airspace is once again accessible to civil aviation, which is not the case. The airspace over Ukraine remains closed to civil aviation due to the ongoing conflict. The closure of Ukrainian airspace on 24 February 2022 resulted in the suspension of all commercial flights to and from Ukraine. Since then, the airspace has been unsafe, posing significant challenges for the aviation industry. SuperNova Airlines operators are aware of these challenges and have adapted their strategy accordingly by concentrating their flights to and from European destinations and bypassing Ukrainian airspace. Planned expansion after the conflict Despite

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EU Commission imposes million-euro fine on Ceské dráhy and ÖBB

Amely Mizzi 25 October 2024 06:00

The European Commission has imposed a fine totaling €48,7 million on the Czech railway company Ceské dráhy (CD) and the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB). The reason is the anti-competitive cooperation between the two companies, which aimed to prevent the private railway operator RegioJet from purchasing used wagons. Between 2012 and 2016, CD and ÖBB coordinated their sales processes to block RegioJet's access to these important resources and to protect their own market position on the Prague-Vienna route and in the Czech Republic. The Commission found that the companies manipulated sales timing and exchanged confidential information to ensure that RegioJet could not purchase the wagons already approved for use in the Czech Republic. While ÖBB received a 45% reduction in the fine due to its cooperation with the Commission, CD got nothing. This case highlights the importance of fair competition in the European transport sector, in particular in the context of the Green Deal, which aims to provide attractive and environmentally friendly rail services. The Commission also stressed that affected parties can seek compensation in national courts.

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Boeing struggles with losses: A difficult third quarter of 2024

Amely Mizzi 25 October 2024 05:39

Boeing, one of the world's largest aerospace companies, is going through difficult times. The company's latest quarterly results show significant losses, mainly due to the labor dispute by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) union and previous burdens on its civil and military programs. Boeing reported a net loss of $2024 billion for the third quarter of 6,17 - the second-highest quarterly loss since mid-2018. Despite a total order backlog of an impressive $511 billion, Boeing faces enormous challenges that could have a lasting impact on the company's future. A drastic quarterly loss The net losses of $6,17 billion show the severity of the situation Boeing is currently in. The company's revenues fell 2024% to $1 billion in the third quarter of 17,8. These figures are particularly worrying considering that Boeing still had hopes of stabilizing its business at the beginning of the year. The company had warned early on that a total pre-tax charge of around $5 billion would weigh on earnings. This charge is mainly due to the ongoing IAM strike and problems in the implementation of civil and military programs. The five-week strike by the IAM union, which represents around 33.000 unionized Boeing employees in Washington state, has largely paralyzed production of key models such as the 737 MAX, 767 and 777. This led to production outages and delays that massively affected quarterly earnings. The labor dispute began due to contract negotiations that had initially stalled, but there is hope that

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SAS starts nonstop flights from Copenhagen to Nuuk

Amely Mizzi 25 October 2024 05:08

From June 27, 2025, Scandinavian airline SAS will offer direct flights between Copenhagen and Nuuk in Greenland for the first time in over 20 years. This move will coincide with the opening of the new international airport in Nuuk and is intended to improve Greenland's connection to SAS's global route network via Copenhagen. The new route will be operated three times a week during the summer season, with flights on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. SAS is responding to the increasing demand for adventure tourism and sees Nuuk as an attractive destination for international travelers. The airline is also building on its cooperation with Air Greenland and its membership in the SkyTeam alliance to strengthen Copenhagen as an important hub for international and Arctic connections. Final government approval of the route is still pending.

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A220: Software problems and the crucial update for more security

Amely Mizzi 25 October 2024 04:32

The Airbus A220, a model for short and medium-haul flights, has made headlines in recent years - but not only because of its technical sophistication and efficiency. A series of software errors in the flight control systems have repeatedly led to false alarms and increased safety risks. Now a comprehensive software update is intended to resolve the existing problem and significantly improve safety for both crews and passengers. Error messages and safety concerns: A chronic problem Since the Airbus A220 was introduced into flight operations, pilots have repeatedly had to contend with erroneous error messages. "RUDDER FAIL", "AILERON FAIL", "GND SPOILER FAIL" and "FLT CTRL FAULT" - such warnings occurred during the flight, although the affected systems were actually working perfectly. The aviation safety authorities, including the Canadian Transportation Safety Board (TSB), have collected numerous reports of these misleading alarm messages over the years. What is particularly worrying is that these false alarms significantly increase the crew's workload at crucial moments - especially during take-off and landing. The Canadian TSB stressed in its reports that these errors can "significantly reduce safety margins". In an industry where precision and reliability are crucial, such incidents pose significant risks. The Achilles heel of the A220: The Primary Flight Control Computer (PFCC) The cause of the problems lies in the software of the Primary Flight Control Computer (PFCC), which is responsible for monitoring and controlling essential functions of the aircraft. Airbus, the operating airlines and regulators were aware of the system's vulnerability to errors, but it took a long time before a solution was within reach. In 2023, Airbus announced a major

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Winter flight schedule 2024/2025: New connections from Hamburg

Jan Gruber 25 October 2024 04:08

On October 27, 2024, the new winter flight schedule will come into force at Hamburg Airport and will be valid until March 29, 2025. A total of 55 airlines will offer around 95 direct destinations. New to the program are the Finnish cities of Rovaniemi and Kittilä, which are particularly attractive for winter vacationers. Eurowings will fly to both destinations twice a week from December. In addition, demand for long-haul destinations, especially in Southeast Asia, will be served via international hubs such as Dubai, Doha and Istanbul. The new connection from Hamburg to Nuremberg, which will be offered on weekdays from November, is of particular importance for business travelers. Austrian Airlines is also resuming its direct connection to Klagenfurt.

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TARMAC Aerosave acquires three Airbus A380s for dismantling and parts recycling

Amely Mizzi 25 October 2024 00:29

The European aircraft maintenance service provider TARMAC Aerosave has announced the acquisition of three more Airbus A380s, which will be used as spare parts donors for other aircraft in the future. This is part of a long-term plan to support the world's growing A380 fleet by recycling used but functional components. The A380 is still the largest passenger aircraft in the world and is experiencing a renaissance after the pandemic years. Many airlines are putting their decommissioned aircraft back into service, increasing the demand for spare parts for this iconic aircraft model. Sustainability in focus: TARMAC Aerosave and the A380 TARMAC Aerosave, known for its specialization in the maintenance, repair and overhaul of aircraft, has returned a total of 2023 A2024 aircraft to various commercial airlines between 29 and 380. The three Airbus A380s now acquired, on the other hand, are to be scrapped or recycled after their valuable parts have been exploited. The process is carried out at TARMAC Aerosave's site in Tarbes-Lourdes (LDE), France, where the aircraft are already stored. This strategic decision to dismantle the aircraft on site avoids unnecessary ferry flights and thus also saves additional operating costs and emissions. In addition to operating in France, the company also operates a second facility in Teruel (TEV), Spain. There, an additional hangar specifically for the maintenance of the Airbus A2024 was opened in early 380, considered the largest metal-textile hangar in the world. The site has the capacity to serve either one widebody aircraft or four narrowbody aircraft simultaneously. With this expansion, TARMAC Aerosave strengthens its position as a leading company in aircraft recycling and maintenance in Europe. Strategic partnerships

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Boeing strike: Union rejects new offer

Amely Mizzi 25 October 2024 00:25

The ongoing labor dispute between Boeing and its 33.000 machinists on the U.S. West Coast continues to escalate after the company's latest contract offer was rejected by the union. The strike, now in its sixth week, is the expression of a deep conflict between workers and the aircraft maker that has been simmering for years. At the heart of the dispute are demands for higher wages, better working conditions and the reinstatement of a pension plan that was eliminated in 2014. For Boeing, the dispute comes at a particularly bad time, as the company is also recording a massive financial loss. Background to the strike: A decade of discontent The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), which represents the interests of the striking machinists, made clear that workers have been suffering from increasing stress and financial losses for more than a decade. The loss of the traditional pension plan in 2014 in particular has left deep scars on workers. Many workers feel abandoned by Boeing and complain that the company has increasingly ignored their rights and needs over the past decade. Jon Holden, president of IAM District 751, summed up the mood of the workforce when he said that after years of sacrifice, it was not easy for workers to restore trust in their employer. "We still have a lot of catching up to do," he stressed, making it clear that the union was determined to fight for a fair solution. The latest contract offer: Why the rejection? Boeing's contract offer, presented on October 23, 2024, included some improvements, including

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Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia: A strategic move

Jan Gruber 25 October 2024 00:20

Qatar Airways plans to acquire a 25% minority stake in Virgin Australia, which is subject to approval by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). According to a joint application by Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia to the ACCC, the partnership between the two airlines will not only strengthen Qatar Airways' market position in Australia, but will also establish an exclusive codeshare and interline agreement between the two companies. In concrete terms, this means that Virgin Australia will not operate any codeshare flights with any other airlines in the Middle East, Europe or Africa, except with Qatar Airways. This exclusive partnership would significantly weaken Etihad Airways, as it currently benefits from the codeshare agreement with Virgin Australia to transport passengers to and from Australia. If the plans go ahead as proposed, it would be a major blow to the Abu Dhabi-based airline, as it would lose its only Australian codeshare agreement. Impact on Etihad Airways Etihad Airways, which like Qatar Airways originates from the Middle East, has used its partnership with Virgin Australia in recent years to strengthen its presence in the Australian market. Codeshare agreements give airlines the opportunity to offer their passengers a greater range and more connections without having to operate additional flights themselves. For Etihad, the partnership with Virgin Australia means important access to one of the most important air transport markets in the world. However, with the potential acquisition of shares by Qatar Airways, Etihad would no longer have access to Virgin Australia's connections, which would significantly weaken the company's position in the Australian market.

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