Egypt is concerned over the recent outflow of Russian and British tourists – about 70 percent of its total visitors. If they don’t return, it would seriously harm Egypt’s economy, as the tourist industry generates more than 11 percent of the country’s GDP. The forecast comes from the Adviser to the Minister of Tourism, Mohamed…
Cabin crew at Lufthansa staged a second day of walkouts on Saturday, but the German airline was expecting a strike-free day on Sunday. On the second day of a planned week of protests over failed pension talks, Lufthansa cancelled 520 short-haul flights, affecting 50,000 passengers, virtually all of the flights operated by its main Lufthansa…
Boeing and Korean Air today finalised the airline’s order of 30 737 MAXs and two additional 777-300ER (Extended Range) jetliners valued at nearly $4 billion at current list prices. The airline also has options for additional 737 MAXs as part of the order, which was previously announced as a commitment during the Paris Air Show…
Batik air 737-900 PK-LBO flight ID6380 from Jakarta to Yogyakarta with 160 passengers and 5 crew on board. The flight landed on the runway but overran and stopped 100 metres off the end as the nose gear collapsed. Passengers were evacuated and there was no injuries, however the aircraft received substantial damage. Indonesia Ministry of…
British Airways is to boost services to Scotland with the start of new daily flights from Heathrow to Inverness, gateway to the Highlands and Islands. The new year-round service will start on May 3rd 2016, connecting Inverness directly with Heathrow’s T5 and British Airways’ global network, serving more than 130 destinations around the world. Details
SriLankan Airlines has initiated its extensive fleet renewal plan for a more luxurious and enhanced travel experience with the arrival of its first brand new A330-300 aircraft last October, allowing passengers the opportunity to enjoy the luxury, on-board comforts of the new aircraft. Progressing with its wide-body re-fleeting programme, SriLankan Airlines will be taking delivery…
Russian officials have suspended all flights to Egypt following speculation the downing an Airbus 321 operated by Metrojet last Saturday. The latest move follows indications the crash near Sharm el-Sheikh was caused by a bomb. Details
The Independent Flight Attendant’s Organization (UFO) has announced strike action for all Lufthansa flights from/ to Frankfurt and Dusseldorf on Friday, 6.11.2015 between 14.00 and 23.00 and Saturday, 7.11.2015 between 6.00 and 23.00 for all flights from/to Dusseldorf and for all flights operated with A319, A320, A321 and B737 from/to Frankfurt. Flights to and from…
The Airbus A350-1000’s new engine –the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97—has completed its first flight-test aboard a dedicated A380 flying testbed, Airbus said in a statement. According to the European manufacturer, the aircraft took off from Toulouse and operated a flight of 4:14 hours, during which the engine “covered a wide range of power settings at altitudes…
Russia’s IAC said on Thursday it was suspending certification of the Boeing 737 until unspecified safety concerns could be resolved. The IAC plays a role similar to the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board as an investigative and advisory panel. Another Russian agency, Rosaviatsiya, has the power to order airplanes grounded, akin the authority of the…
UK investigators are working under the assumption a bomb was placed on board a Russian airliner which crashed in Egypt. According to reports from the BBC, UK government officials suspect a device was placed in the hold shortly before take-off. The UK government has suspended all flights to and from the Egyptian resort of Sharm…
