The airline Edelweiss has started flights to the Lofoten Islands. The airline is planning a weekly connection to the Lofoten Islands. The airline Edelweiss will fly from Zurich to Harstad-Narvik in the future. Flight operations to the Lofoten Islands are scheduled to begin on December 21, as the Aero Routes portal reports. The Swiss airline is planning a weekly flight every Saturday.
In the 2024/25 winter flight schedule, Norwegian Air Shuttle will connect the Bavarian capital Munich with Rovaniemi. The first flight is scheduled to take place on December 3, 2024. The flights will be operated on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Medium-haul Boeing 737-Max-8 jets will generally be used. For the time being, this route is limited to March 1, 2024, Norwegian said in a statement.
Croatia Airlines and Discover Airlines have announced the conclusion of a codeshare partnership. Croatia Airlines and the Lufthansa subsidiary Discover Airlines have concluded a codeshare partnership. Discover Airlines stated: "Our two airlines have just signed a codeshare agreement to multiply the choice of travel options for our passengers. The agreement now enables end-to-end booking processes, seamless connections and the choice from an even wider range of destinations and departure times for passengers of both airlines." Which routes will be covered jointly through the partnership has not yet been announced, according to the portal Ex-Yu Aviation News.
Italian regional airline Sky Alps has launched the first two of a total of four new routes from Mostar. The airline inaugurated flights from the city to Verona and Munich yesterday, which will be followed by flights to Rome and Bari tomorrow. All services will be operated with the Dash 8 Q400 turboprop. The flights are subsidized by local authorities to improve the city's connectivity. "We are pleased that the first Sky Alps flights have started operations today as planned. All services will operate twice a week, offering passengers flexibility," Mostar Airport said. Sky Alps will be Mostar's largest scheduled carrier this summer season, both in terms of planned flight operations and available capacity.
The airline China Southern is planning to start flights to Pakistan. Specifically, the airline is planning to start flights to Islamabad. The airline China Southern is planning to start the Guangzhou-Islamabad route. Specifically, the airline is planning three weekly flights, the route is to start from June 25, as the Aero Routes portal reports. The flights are to be operated with Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.
GP Aviation was granted a permit to operate flights between Pristina and Switzerland after a public call was launched to allow a European Union-registered carrier to fly between the two countries and circumvent existing regulatory restrictions. Switzerland is not a member of the European Union and regulates its air traffic rights based on air services agreements. According to the Kosovo Civil Aviation Authority, "in the 2009 Kosovo-Switzerland Air Services Agreement, the two parties agreed that they could designate an unlimited number of domestic air carriers that could fly between the two countries. Since Kosovo does not have a domestic airline, in the bilateral agreement for Kosovo, Switzerland agreed to designate an EU or Swiss operator." GP Aviation has now been selected by the regulator for a period of three years, after which the agreement can be extended. The Bulgarian airline is obliged to start scheduled flights from Pristina to Zurich, Geneva and Basel by June 1 this year.
The airlines Discover Airlines and Croatia Airlines will be working together in the future as part of a bilateral codeshare agreement. The two carriers have already announced the conclusion of the corresponding contract. However, the routes on which they will work together have not yet been announced. Croatia Airlines flies to destinations in Germany from several Croatian airports. Discover Airlines offers flights from Frankfurt am Main to Dubrovnik, Split and Zadar.
Indian airline IndiGo, the largest of its kind in India, has placed a firm order for 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft. The order will help expand IndiGo’s international network to long-haul destinations. India, the world’s fastest growing major aviation market, is poised to experience a boom in international travel as the economy grows and household incomes rise. The A350 is perfectly positioned to serve the country’s aspirations for long-haul travel. The choice of the A350 is an affirmation of IndiGo’s continued confidence in Airbus and further validation of the aircraft as the undisputed leader in long-haul air travel. “This historic moment marks a new chapter for IndiGo and will simultaneously shape the future of the airline and Indian aviation. For IndiGo, the 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft enable a new phase in becoming one of the leading global players in aviation, following a successful pioneering flight through the Indian skies. At IndiGo, we are proud to be India's preferred airline and offer our customers connectivity within and with India. This reaffirms IndiGo's belief in India's growth and our strategic partnership with Airbus," said Pieter Elbers, CEO of IndiGo. "A big thank you to IndiGo for once again placing their trust in Airbus and to our respective teams who negotiated this agreement for 30 A350s. IndiGo's first widebody order opens an exciting new chapter in our close partnership. We are proud that our fuel-efficient, next generation A320 Family has revolutionized domestic air travel in India and that
Latvian airline air Baltic has announced the launch of the new Air Baltic Technical Academy, a leading training initiative for individuals wishing to start or advance their careers in aircraft maintenance. The Academy is now accepting applications for its three specialised programmes in collaboration with Riga Technical University, Liepaja State Technical School and the exclusive Air Baltic Mechanics Programme. The Air Baltic Technical Academy will offer state-of-the-art training facilities in Riga and Liepaja, primarily providing hands-on experience on the Airbus A220-300 aircraft. The programmes are designed to meet the needs of a diverse group of applicants – from secondary or technical school graduates to experienced mechanics – ensuring there is a suitable option for every career ambition. Andris Vaivads, Senior Vice President of Technical Operations at Air Baltic, said: “We continuously invest in the development of our team to ensure Air Baltic maintains the highest standards with the best professionals and innovative technological solutions in technical maintenance. Skilled professionals with sound training are key to the success of any airline, which is why we launched the Air Baltic Technical Academy. This initiative not only equips our students with world-class technical skills, but also directly prepares them for a thriving career in the industry. In addition, the growth of our MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) capabilities clearly demonstrates our commitment to excellence and continuous learning.”
Collecting food from nature is a transformative experience that connects us with nature. The Austrian Hiking Villages emphasize this by presenting the six best herb hikes and most educational workshops. 1. Medicinal herb hike & workshop in the Pillersee Valley: Herb fairy Birgit Schwaiger guides participants through the healing power of wild herbs and teaches how to make ointments, teas, juices & spreads. 2. Lila.Reise in Altenmarkt-Zauchensee: A hike to Austria's highest lavender field, accompanied by lavender farmer Michael Warter, who shares interesting facts about the flowers. 3. "East Tyrolean wild herb enjoyment" gourmet route: After a hike, participants can sample extraordinary herbal dishes at the Strumerhof in the Hohe Tauern National Park. 4. Wild herb hike with Sarah & Laura in Schladming-Dachstein: Experts Sarah & Laura show how herbs can be used. 5. Healing effects of local herbs in Annaberg-Lungötz: Sabine Dorfmeister-Walch explains the healing power of herbs. 6. Wild herb circular hike around the Hintersee in the Fuschlsee region: This hike combines water lovers and herb enthusiasts. The hikes and workshops presented offer a unique opportunity to experience the healing power of nature and learn more about the use of herbs.
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