February 8, 2023

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February 8, 2023

TAP suspends flights to Zagreb

TAP Air Portugal is finally ceasing regular flight operations between Lisbon and Zagreb. This means that there will be no flights between the two airports this summer. Passengers who have already booked tickets for a flight with the airline in the coming months have already been notified of the cancellation of their flights, the online portal Ex-Yu-Aviation reports. They are being offered alternative flight connections with other airlines. The Portuguese carrier had maintained the connection between the capitals three times a week and only resumed it last year after a five-year break. Both aircraft from the Airbus A320 family and Embraer E190 were used on the route. TAP is just one of many airlines that are now flying less frequently to the Croatian capital. Air France recently canceled the planned second daily connection between Paris and Zagreb, which was to be offered from July to September. Lufthansa has also postponed its second daily connection from Munich to Zagreb, which was originally scheduled to start on March 26, 2023, to July 2023. In addition, British Airways has also cut back on its flight schedule and is only flying to the airport on a reduced basis this summer. The reason is obvious: the airport management has announced that it will increase the fees at the start of the summer flight schedule. The airlines - or so it seems - are not amused.

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Korean Air with higher revenue in the fourth quarter of 2022

Korean Air generated revenue of the equivalent of $2022 billion in the fourth fiscal quarter of 2,846, an increase of 28 percent compared to the same period last year. Passenger demand has recovered and revenues in the cargo business have also been stable. The airline's operating profit fell 410,4 percent year-on-year to $26 million. Revenue in the passenger business rose 339 percent year-on-year, due to growing demand for air travel due to Japan's changed entry and exit regulations and strong seasonal travel demand in Southeast Asia and Oceania, the carrier said in a press release. Revenue in the passenger business even exceeded cargo revenue.

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Lufthansa Technik takes over component service for Azerbaijan Airlines

Azerbaijan Airlines and Lufthansa Technik AG have signed a comprehensive five-year contract for Total Component Support (TCS) for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner long-haul fleet of the national airline of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The airline's first TCS contract, which comes into effect on May 1, will significantly strengthen Azerbaijan Airlines' technical operations. It gives the airline 24/7 access to Lufthansa Technik's global spare parts pool network. The TCS includes, among other things, AOG (Aircraft On Ground) support, which guarantees Azerbaijan Airlines the shortest delivery times for time-critical components. In an important strategic step, the contract has been adapted to provide additional flexibility to easily cover the airline's planned fleet expansion. "We are honored to support Azerbaijan Airlines on its growth path with our proven component support, and it is a particular honor for us to look after their flagship," said Andreas van de Kuil, Vice President Sales Central Europe & CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) at Lufthansa Technik. "With this contract, we are living up to our excellent reputation as a reliable partner in the global MRO industry and are further expanding our market share in the CIS region."

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Airbus: Aircraft deliveries decline in January

The European aircraft manufacturer received orders for 37 aircraft in January. Delta Air Lines ordered twelve more A220-300s, Uzbekistan Airways ordered eight A320 Neos and four A321 Neos, DAE Capital placed an order for an A320 Neo, and an unnamed customer ordered six A320 Neos and six A321 Neos. Airbus, however, had to accept a cancellation of an A320 Neo. This leaves 36 new orders, among other things. Deliveries, however, are declining: in January, the aircraft manufacturer handed over 20 commercial aircraft to its customers, 10 fewer than in the same month last year. In December, despite strained supply chains, Airbus even delivered 98 aircraft in a final spurt. Overall, the European group missed its original target of 661 aircraft last year, with a net delivery of 700 aircraft.

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Boeing 777: Etihad is considering conversion to freighter

Gulf carrier Etihad Airways is considering converting five Boeing 777-300ER passenger aircraft into freighters. These will also serve as a stopgap until the first Airbus A350Fs arrive. The latter aircraft are not expected before the end of this decade. The portal Air Cargo News quotes Tim Isik, Vice President of Commercial Cargo at Etihad Airways, as saying that various options are currently being examined. Among other things, it is conceivable that five of seven B777-200Fs could be converted into freighters. There is no exact timetable yet, as Etihad has not yet made a final decision. Isik: "The question is whether we could consider some conversions to strengthen our freighter fleet while we wait for the delivery of some A350 freighters."

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Amsterdam fears renewed capacity bottlenecks

At the Dutch airport Amsterdam, there are fears that the acute shortage of staff will not be resolved before the peak holiday season. An airport spokesperson told the daily newspaper "De Telegraaf" that there could be further capacity restrictions. Hundreds of vacancies are still unfilled, particularly in the areas of baggage handling and security personnel. In addition, many employees still have annual leave left. Of course, they want to take the time to relax, so the already thin staffing levels could become even thinner. If the problems cannot be solved, according to Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport, the airlines and service providers operating there will have to reduce capacity again. "The staff shortage at some handlers could lead to a plane being delayed, which could also lead to a delay in one of our planes and thus affect our operations," a KLM media representative is quoted as saying.

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Norwegian leases six more Boeing 737-Max-8s

Low-cost airline Norwegian Air Shuttle will lease six more Boeing 737 Max 8s through Air Lease Corporation. The two companies have signed a letter of intent. The additional aircraft will join three B737 Max 8s, one of which has already been delivered. The carrier currently expects the leased aircraft to be handed over before mid-summer 2023. "The acquisition of these modern and fuel-efficient aircraft fits well with our fleet strategy. It will also help to offset delays by Boeing with other aircraft that were due to be delivered to Norwegian this spring," said Geir Karlsen, CEO of Norwegian.

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Unruly Pax: Belgian couple gets flight ban from Tuifly Belgium

A Belgian couple has been banned from flying for three years by Tuifly Belgium because, in the airline's view, they ignored the crew's instructions regarding their Chihuahua. The travelers said they took their pet out of a transport bag during a long-haul flight. The crew had expressly forbidden this. A loud argument is said to have broken out. This is why Tuifly Belgium has imposed a three-year flight ban. Those affected consider this to be a "harsh punishment". The consequence of this was that they were denied boarding on their return flight and had to look for another airline. "We do not take this measure lightly," said Piet Demeyere, spokesman for TUI, "shouting and insulting the staff and thereby disrupting the flight is really unacceptable."

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Heathrow must look for a new boss

London Heathrow Airport must start looking for a new chief executive as John Holland-Kaye is to step down later this year. The manager has been at the helm of the UK's largest airport for nine years. Holland-Kaye clashed with airlines for restricting flights and drastically increasing landing fees during last summer's travel chaos, and he also had to fight back against plans to build a third runway at Heathrow. After nine years as CEO of Heathrow Airport, John Holland-Kaye has informed the board of directors of his intention to step down as CEO in 2023.

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Zurich Airport with a new online magazine

With a new online magazine, Flughafen Zürich AG has created a digital platform on which new multimedia stories, portraits and tips from the airport world are constantly published. The magazine is divided into five sections: The "Aviation" section examines airport operations, explains complex relationships and introduces the fascination of airports and flying, for example with tips on how to become a successful spotter. The "Sustainability" section presents environmental projects and explains new developments such as alternative fuels. The "Experiences" section primarily offers recommendations for Zurich Airport as a day trip destination and a better travel experience. In the "People" section, exciting personalities talk about their diverse working environments. Political framework conditions and the development of the airport as a business location are among the topics in the "Politics" section.  

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