Wizz Air CEO Highlights Prolonged Engine Issues

ByAdmin 14/01/202515/01/2025

Wizz Air (Hungary) CEO Jozsef Varadi has raised concerns about the prolonged impact of issues with Pratt & Whitney (P&W) engines affecting the airline’s fleet. Varadi stated that the engine problems could persist for four to five years, significantly impacting operations. The airline anticipates that 40 aircraft will remain grounded through fiscal 2026 due to these ongoing challenges.

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Airlines | Crisis | Governments

Utair Added to EU Sanctions List for Defense Ministry Ties

ByAdmin 17/12/202418/12/2024

Utair, a Russian airline, has been added to the updated sanctions list of the European Union (EU), following accusations of its role as a “contractor for the Russian Ministry of Defense”. The decision reflects the EU’s ongoing measures to impose restrictions on entities linked to Russia’s defense activities.

Airlines | ATR | Delivery | Fleet

Green Africa Airways Acquires First Owned Aircraft

ByAdmin 03/04/202506/04/2025

Green Africa Airways, a Lagos-based carrier in Nigeria, has marked a major milestone by taking delivery of its first owned aircraft, an ATR72-500, serial number 852. The aircraft was acquired from ATRiam Capital, an aviation leasing firm based in Ireland, marking the airline’s transition from leasing-only operations to asset ownership.

Airlines | Governments | Merger

European Commission Approves Remedy Takers for ITA Airways Deal

ByAdmin 01/12/202404/12/2024

The European Commission has granted approval under the EU Merger Regulation for easyJet (UK), IAG (UK), and Air France-KLM as suitable remedy takers. This decision comes as part of the commitments made by Lufthansa (Germany) and the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) to secure joint control over ITA Airways (Italy).

Airlines | Flag Carrier | Management

LOT Polish Airlines Appoints Jerzy Kurella and Piotr Karnkowski to Management Board

ByAdmin 18/11/202419/11/2024

LOT Polish Airlines, the national carrier of Poland, has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Jerzy Kurella and Piotr Karnkowski as new members of the airline’s management board. This strategic move is part of LOT’s efforts to enhance its governance and leadership capabilities as it navigates a competitive aviation landscape.

Eurowings Europe Malta Expands Fleet with Airbus A320 Delivery

ByAdmin 11/03/202513/03/2025

Eurowings Europe Malta has expanded its fleet with the addition of an Airbus A320, serial 7121, powered by CFM56-5B4/3 engines. This latest acquisition supports the airline’s continued growth and enhances its ability to meet increasing passenger demand.

Airbus | Airlines | Network

Conviasa Resumes Caracas-Tehran Flights with A340-600

ByAdmin 29/01/202530/01/2025

Conviasa (Venezuela) has resumed nonstop flights between Caracas and Tehran Imam Khomeini on 29 December 2024, re-establishing direct connectivity between Venezuela and Iran. The service is being operated using a widebody Airbus A340-600, which is well-suited for the long-haul intercontinental route.

Airlines | Crisis | Governments

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