Month Archives: October 2024

[ad_1] Airline passengers around the world had grown used to strict 100ml restrictions on liquids, pastes and gels, which had to be put in a clear plastic bag.But new scanning machines which use CT X-ray technology should in theory enable larger volumes of liquids to go through, and laptops to stay in bags.Some EU airports, for example in Rome and Amsterdam, had already put them in place and eased their rules. Most had not yet. Some others have been trialling the …

[ad_1] Garuda Indonesia and Japan Airlines will launch a joint-venture arrangement in 2025 following clearance by Japanese authorities. The two airlines signed the joint business agreement after receiving anti-trust immunity from Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MILT), say the carriers. The agreement will see the pair co-operate commercially on flights between Indonesia and Japan from the second half of 2025. It also includes domestic connections in the two countries. “We are excited about the opportunities the joint business provides for both …

[ad_1] The 16th Bournemouth Air Festival has drawn to a close with attention now turning to the future of the event.Hundreds of thousands of people flocked to the town's beaches on Thursday, Friday and Saturday to watch the free displays.BCP Council, which has withdrawn funding for 2025 and beyond, says it is in talks with several potential new organisers.It said a future operator could choose to pause the festival next year while it works to "plan and refresh" the event for …

[ad_1] Struggling Spirit Airlines has sharply reduced its October schedule and is cutting routes across its network amid reports that it is exploring a bankruptcy filing.  The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg both reported on 3 October that Spirit is considering financial restructuring, citing unnamed sources with knowledge of the discount carrier’s financial situation.  Ted Christie, Spirit’s chief executive, maintained that the company was not exploring filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as recently as August. Spirit has in recent weeks touted new fare …

[ad_1] An aircraft made an emergency landing at Bournemouth Airport after one of its engines failed.Emergency crews were called to assist the airport fire service when the private plane arrived at 18:50 BST on Monday.Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue said the aircraft landed safely, no-one was injured and firefighters were only required to collect details.The ambulance service said it was made aware of the incident but did not attend. [ad_2] Source link …

[ad_1] The spokesperson said they were "confident" its strategy of standardised fleet and destinations such as London City and Paris, aimed at supporting both the local finance sector and the visitor economy, was the "right one"."We understand the importance of providing islanders, visitors, and businesses with reliable and resilient air links – these air links have helped Guernsey’s post-pandemic air travel volumes to recover at a rate on par or ahead of other Crown Dependencies," the spokesperson said. "Aurigny has historically, …

[ad_1] Loganair will remain a torchbearer for sustainable aviation, insists new chief executive Luke Farajallah – a mission begun by his predecessor. However, as he enters his second six months piloting the UK’s largest regional airline, the industry veteran who has had stints at Flybe and Wizz Air has been dealing with a more pressing matter: restoring operational resilience and a reputation damaged during a rocky recovery from Covid-19. For years, Loganair was a tiny Scottish airline serving largely public-service obligation (PSO) routes …

[ad_1] Cathay Pacific said the disruptions will continue until at least Saturday."At Cathay, safety of our customers and our people guides every decision we make," the airline said."We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused and appreciate our customers’ patience and understanding."Airbus did not immediately respond to a BBC request for comment.Cathay Pacific took delivery of its first Airbus A350 aircraft in 2016. The planes are equipped with fuel-efficient Rolls-Royce engines.Rolls-Royce told BBC News that "it is committed to working closely …

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[ad_1] IATA director general Willie Walsh has criticised the European Union’s approach to sustainability, accusing the bloc of damaging the competitiveness of its airlines. “The EU is not the model to follow,” he said during a panel discussion at the association’s World Sustainability Symposium in Miami on 24 September. “We should look at what they are doing and not make the same mistakes they are making.” Walsh highlights a recently published European Commission report on the region’s competitiveness from Mario Draghi, the former …

[ad_1] Despite its technical brilliance, the Brabazon - originally known as Type 167 - was a commercial failure. By the time it was ready, the market for expensive luxury travel was shifting towards smaller airlines with high-density seating and lower fares.But it earned a place in aviation history as it laid the groundwork for the Bristol Aeroplane Company's eventual contract to build the world's first supersonic passenger jetThe Brabazon Hangar and Filton runway, specifically built for the Brabazon, would later prove …