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New leadership for Singapore Airlines in UK & Ireland
Singapore Airlines has announced the appointment of Mohamed Rafi Mar as general manager for the United Kingdom. Mar replaces Sheldon Hee, who has been posted back to head office in Singapore.
Airbus uses sustainable fuel to power Beluga for first time
Airbus has taken the next step in reducing its industrial carbon footprint with the maiden flight of a Beluga super-transporter using sustainable aviation fuel.
Aegean slumps to full-year loss in Greece
Aegean has reported a pre-tax loss of €297 million for financial 2020 as the Covid-19 pandemic took a toll on the aviation sector. The Greek airline is, however, expecting a change of fortune in 2021.
Eurowings adds new Russia and Georgia connections
The airline will launch three new direct connections starting in July, flying passengers from Düsseldorf to Ekaterinburg in Siberia, Krasnodar in southern Russia and Tbilisi in Georgia.
airBaltic sees passenger numbers slip in March
airBaltic carried 29,200 passengers in March, a fall of 79 per cent on the year before. In total, the Latvian airline performed 660 flights last month.
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.