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[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 …

[ad_1] Buoyed by an improved operating performance over the first half of the year, Lufthansa Group-bound Italian carrier ITA Airways today unveiled plans to utlise the Alitalia name as part of its future branding strategy. ITA, which was established as a successor to Alitalia three years ago, acquired its predecessor’s brand as part of the assets it took on. The airline has now disclosed plans for “inspired by Alitalia”, a branding move aimed at complementing its own identity with that of the former flag carrier. ITA chairman Antonio …

[ad_1] A former chief pilot for British Airways (BA) and an ex-finance director for one of the airline's subsidiaries will lead the review into Aurigny's recent flight disruption.Doug Brown and Mark Elliott work for aviation advisors PA Consulting, which was commissioned by the States Trading Supervisory Board (STSB) to carry out the review.The inquiry, which is expected to cost £65,000, will focus on whether the airline's fleet can deliver reliable air links for the island after a series of recent problems.The …

[ad_1] A luxury pioneering aircraft has celebrated its 75th anniversary.Laying the foundation for the development of Concorde, the Bristol Brabazon made its maiden flight from Filton Airfield on 4 September 1949.The ambitious project promised a new era of luxury passenger travel.Video journalist: Elliot DarbyFollow BBC Bristol on Facebook, external, X, external and Instagram, external. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. [ad_2] Source link …

[ad_1] Korean Air will expand its operations to leisure points in its Southeast Asia network, as it looks to fully recover its international capacity by the end of the year. In a network update, the SkyTeam operator will also increase frequencies to Europe and North America for the Northern Winter travel season, which runs from late-October through end-March. During the period, Korean Air says its international capacity will recover to pre-pandemic levels, adding that it “remains committed to adjusting schedules based on seasonal …