Airline News
Oslo County Court approves Norwegian financial restructuring
The court reached a positive conclusion after the creditors approved the Norwegian reorganisation plan in a reconciliation period that ended on Friday.
Southampton Airport wins runway extension planning permission
Plans to extend the runway at Southampton Airport have been agreed following a lengthy debate among local councillors. Airport bosses want to extend the runway by 164 metres.
Connect Airlines prepares for Canada debut
Waltzing Matilda Aviation has unveiled plans to launch Connect Airlines in October. The airline will initially be connecting Toronto Billy Bishop City Airport with the north-east and Midwest United States.
London City Airport welcomes new Jersey and Gibraltar flights
British Airways has announced the launch of two new routes to Jersey and Gibraltar from London City Airport. Operating initially over the summer period, the routes will launch on June 25th.
IATA: Aviation sector continues to deteriorate
The International Air Transport Association has found that passenger traffic fell in February, both compared to pre-Covid-19 levels in February 2019, and to the immediate month prior, January this year.
airBaltic joins non-fungible token craze
The airline will issue limited collector NFTs showcasing an individual Airbus A220-300 with its registration as well as a piece of art of one of the most beloved Latvian cities to promote tourism.
Leeds Bradford Airport redevelopment delayed
Proposals to redevelop the airport have hit a snag after the government sought more time to evaluate the plans. Plans to build a new terminal were approved by Leeds City Council in February.
Ryanair cuts expected losses for 2020
Ryanair now expects to report a loss for the year to March 31st of between €800 million and €850 million. The group said full-year traffic was 27.5 million passengers, down from 149 million a year ago.
Williams lands new sales leadership role with Etihad
Etihad Airways has confirmed the appointment of Jonathan Williams as vice president of sales for Europe and North America. Jeremy Pollock has also been appointed country manager for the UK and Ireland.
Air Canada pulls out of Air Transat acquisition
Air Canada has called off a proposed deal to acquire Air Transat after it became clear the move would not be approved by the European Union.
Qatar Airways welcomes first fully Covid-19 vaccinated flight
Flight QR6421 departed Hamad International Airport at 11:00 carrying only vaccinated crew and passengers onboard, with passengers also to be served by fully vaccinated staff at check-in.
Vietjet restarts international flights to Asian hubs
Seats to Bangkok, Tokyo, Seoul and Taipei are currently open to Vietnamese citizens studying, working, or visiting relatives overseas, or foreigners returning home from Vietnam.