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Alitalia bankruptcy estate offers aircraft engines and spare parts stock for sale

Jan Gruber 27 May 2025 06:34

The bankruptcy administration of the former Italian airline Alitalia has published public tenders for the sale of aircraft engines and an extensive inventory of components, materials, and spare parts. This follows previous sales efforts during the insolvency of the former national carrier. In separate announcements, the administrators are requesting bids for the acquisition of three General Electric engines – two CF34-8E5s and one GE90-90B. Interested parties can submit binding bids by June 27, which must be valid until December 31, 2025. Furthermore, the entire inventory of a technical warehouse at Rome Fiumicino Airport is up for sale. This includes aircraft components, materials (consumables, wear parts, circulating parts, tools, and repair items), and spare parts. Atitech SpA, which acquired Alitalia's maintenance division in 2022, has a right of first refusal at the final bid price. Binding offers for this stock must be received by July 18 and also be valid until December 31, 2025. Continuation of the sale of assets after insolvency These current sales efforts are part of the liquidation of Alitalia's bankruptcy estate. A tender for the sale of a used Boeing 2024-777ER including two GE200-90B engines was already issued in 94. Alitalia and its regional subsidiary Alitalia CityLiner were placed under court-supervised special administration in May 2017 due to insolvency. The Italian government then appointed administrators to stabilize the airline and search for a restructuring or a buyer. Initially, companies such as easyJet, Ryanair, and Delta Air Lines expressed interest. Establishment of ITA Airways as successor company After failed negotiations and the

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New non-stop flights from Cologne/Bonn to the Black Sea with Electra Airways

Belinda Borg 27 May 2025 06:07

Cologne/Bonn Airport has welcomed a new airline: Electra Airways now offers non-stop flights to the Bulgarian Black Sea coastal cities of Varna and Burgas. The new airline launched its first two routes in the past few days, with flights to Varna on Saturdays and to Burgas on Mondays and Thursdays. The flights are operated in cooperation with SunExpress. Thilo Schmid, CEO of Cologne/Bonn Airport, expressed his delight at the expansion of the flight schedule. He emphasized the continued high demand for tourist travel and highlighted that the new connections to Varna and Burgas are an excellent addition. Electra Airways is providing the aircraft and crew for the flights, while SunExpress is responsible for network planning and sales, among other things. The two Bulgarian cities are popular holiday destinations and offer not only sun and sand but also cultural attractions. Varna attracts with long sandy beaches, the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, and an important Archaeological Museum. Burgas also boasts expansive beaches, a lively city center, and the famous Sea Garden. The flight time to both destinations is approximately two and a half hours, and an Airbus A320 is used.

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FACC relies on augmented reality for more precise aircraft part inspections

Stephen Steiner 27 May 2025 06:06

The aviation supplier FACC AG is introducing a new, digitally supported inspection method based on augmented reality (AR). This innovative solution was developed by FACC's Quality Engineering Team and successfully tested in collaboration with students of the "Smart Production and Management" program at the Upper Austria University of Applied Sciences. The goal is to establish a more efficient and precise inspection method that offers significant advantages over conventional methods, as CEO Robert Machtlinger emphasizes. AR technology enables digital information to be displayed in the user's field of vision in real time. In this specific case, this is done via a tablet that overlays the live image of a component with the digital content of the inspection software. AR software, specially developed for industrial applications, projects the inspection instructions as digital 3D overlays directly onto the object to be inspected. According to Thomas Ecker, Program Engineer and head of the student project at FACC, automatic navigation to the inspection points and the possibility of direct conformance confirmation minimize the risk of errors and deviations. This should ensure early defect detection and thus improved product quality. FACC sees significant potential in AR-supported inspection for faster testing, especially for large and complex components. Furthermore, automated documentation of test results and process structuring are intended to improve overall quality assurance. The company is also considering further applications for this technology in production as well as in maintenance and repair work. The successful project with the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria underscores the potential of application-oriented research for the further development of digitalization in the aviation industry.

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Norse Atlantic resumes seasonal service Berlin – New York JFK

Belinda Borg 27 May 2025 05:39

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) and the airline Norse Atlantic Airways have announced the resumption of the seasonal flight connection between Berlin and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York. The Norwegian airline, which specializes in long-haul low-cost flights, is now serving this route again after a winter pause. Norse Atlantic first launched the Berlin-New York JFK connection in August 2022 and initially aimed for year-round operation. In 2023, however, the airline switched to a seasonal offering, with flights discontinued in October 2023 and resuming in May 2024. After another pause of several months, the route has been active again since May 23rd. Evening departure for a relaxed journey According to information from Berlin Brandenburg Airport, flight NO 601 will depart from Berlin at 19:20 p.m. local time and arrive at New York JFK as scheduled at 22:00 p.m. local time. The airport emphasized in a statement that the late departure allows for a relaxed journey, arriving in New York in the evening, so that passengers can start the next day well rested. Norse Atlantic uses Boeing 787-9 aircraft on this route and operates the service on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Data from flight tracking websites showed that Flight NO 602 already flew from New York JFK to Berlin on May 23. The aircraft, with the registration LN-FND, took off late from New York at 01:02 a.m. and landed in the German capital at 14:15 p.m. Long-standing connection with interruptions. Norse Atlantic serves

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Podcast highlights human factor in aviation safety

Jan Gruber 27 May 2025 05:02

In the latest episode of the podcast "#ON Air," Dr. Peter Malanik, Managing Director of Aviation Industry Austria, and experienced airline pilot and human factors trainer Wolfgang Müller discuss the crucial role people play in aviation safety. Müller, who looks back on 35 years of professional experience with Austrian Airlines and China Eastern Airlines, among others, explains why flight safety goes far beyond pure technology. The conversation highlights the importance of human factors and crew resource management (CRM). These approaches have played a key role in making air travel the safest mode of transport today. Müller emphasizes that people are not primarily a safety risk, but rather the solution. New approaches such as "Safety Differently" require a rethink: away from pure error prevention and towards the analysis of what works well in everyday life. The podcast episode covers key topics such as the definition of human factors, the concepts of Safety Differently and Safety II in contrast to Safety I, and the special aspects of collaboration in the cockpit. The podcast “On Air – The Aviation Podcast with Peter Malanik” is available on platforms such as Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Podcast.

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Negotiations collapse: Lufthansa and Air France-KLM distance themselves from Air Europa stake

Stephen Steiner 27 May 2025 04:31

The Lufthansa Group and Air France-KLM have temporarily suspended their talks about acquiring a stake in the Spanish airline Air Europa due to price differences with the Hidalgo family, the majority shareholders through Globalia. According to consistent media reports, both airline groups considered the one billion euro valuation proposed by the Hidalgos for Air Europa to be too high. Both the Lufthansa Group and Air France-KLM were reportedly interested in acquiring a 25 percent stake in the airline, with previous speculation that the Franco-Dutch company was even seeking a majority stake of 51 percent. China's Hainan Airlines and an unnamed Middle Eastern fund are also said to have expressed interest in Air Europa, but it is unclear whether the high price also deterred these potential investors. Disagreement over Air Europa's valuation Globalia justified the billion euro valuation with Air Europa's positive business performance last year, in which the airline achieved a gross profit of 116 million euros on revenues of 2,9 billion euros. Despite the improved financial situation, Air Europa is still burdened with significant debt. In 2020, Air Europa took out a government-guaranteed loan of 475 million euros from the Spanish sovereign wealth fund SEPI in order to remain liquid during the Corona crisis. This debt is due to mature in 2026, but the government is considering debt restructuring for Air Europa and other airlines due to fears that they will not be able to repay the amounts on time. In addition, Air Europa had a loan of

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AlpiNest holiday village in Salzburg's Lungau region on the rise

Amely Mizzi 27 May 2025 04:00

The AlpiNest holiday village, located at an altitude of over 1.000 meters in the Salzburg Lungau region, is experiencing growing demand, especially among guests from Germany and Austria. The complex, consisting of alpine-style chalets and apartments, offers a wide range of options for those seeking relaxation, nature lovers, and active vacationers alike. The region surrounding the AlpiNest is known for its numerous hiking trails leading to traditional alpine huts, a characteristic feature of the Salzburg Lungau region. A free shuttle bus facilitates exploration of the surrounding area and also offers hikes across various valleys. The spacious living units, which can accommodate up to seventeen people, are increasingly being booked by companies for workations or team-building events. Thus, the AlpiNest serves as a workplace for outdoor projects away from the usual office environment, combined with a wide range of leisure activities. In addition to hiking, cycling tours (with or without electric assistance), golf, climbing, and swimming in the surrounding waters are also very popular. All chalets feature fully equipped kitchens, and breakfast service is available as an option. For bookings made at least 30 days prior to arrival, a 2025 percent discount is available with the code "AlpinestXNUMX."

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