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Austrian Airlines welcomes second Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

Jan Gruber June 20, 2024 21:24

On June 20, 2024, Austrian Airlines' second Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, with the registration OE-LPM, was ceremoniously welcomed at Vienna Airport with a water fountain. The landing marks another significant step in the modernization of the Austrian airline's long-haul fleet, which will be strengthened with a total of eleven Boeing 787-9 aircraft in the coming years. The Dreamliner, which previously received Austrian Airlines' characteristic red-white-red livery in Teruel, Spain, is now ready to enter service. The first Boeing 787-9, with the registration OE-LPL, began its long-haul service on June 15, 2024, flying to New York. The second Dreamliner will initially be operating on the short-haul network in the next few days, heading to destinations such as Düsseldorf, Frankfurt and Berlin, before completing its first long-haul flight to Chicago on June 28, 2024. According to Austrian Airlines, the OE-LPM will be used on the following short-haul routes from Vienna-Schwechat in the next few days: On long-haul routes, the deployment plan for June 2024 is as follows: Significance for Austrian Airlines and the Vienna location The introduction of the new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is a significant milestone for Austrian Airlines. With the introduction of this modern aircraft type, the airline is beginning a comprehensive modernization and expansion of its long-haul fleet. A total of eleven Boeing 787-9 aircraft are to gradually replace the current long-haul jets of the Boeing 2028 and 777 families by 767. This modernization initiative is not only a signal for the renewal of the fleet, but also a clear commitment to Austria as a location and to the Vienna hub. Passengers can look forward to a range of amenities and innovations on board

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Lufthansa Cargo expands freight network with new Munich-Istanbul route

Amely Mizzi June 20, 2024 16:32

Lufthansa Cargo will launch a new cargo route from Munich to Istanbul on July 6, 2024. This route marks the first use of cargo aircraft at the airline's southern German hub. The A321F freighters will be used twice a week to complement the existing belly network from Munich, the company announced. "The new connection will operate on Saturdays and Sundays under flight numbers LH8350 or LH8351 and LH8346 or LH8347," Lufthansa Cargo said. This step is part of the strategy to further expand the cargo network to better meet customer needs. Lufthansa Cargo CEO Ashin Bhat emphasized the importance of Munich Airport for air cargo transport: "Munich Airport offers ideal conditions for fast and reliable cargo transport. With the launch of our cargo operations, we are laying the foundations for aligning our network even more closely with the needs of our customers in the future.” Jost Lammers, CEO of Munich Airport, highlighted the strong growth rates that have established Munich as a major hub for cargo: “This shows that Munich Airport is becoming increasingly important, including for cargo traffic.” Lufthansa Cargo currently operates a fleet of four A321Fs, which are normally based at the main hub in Frankfurt and operated by Lufthansa CityLine. The company is currently examining the possibility of expanding the fleet in order to better serve demand in the domestic German and intra-European short-haul cargo market.

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Air Serbia plans to expand its wide-body fleet and long-haul network

Jan Gruber June 20, 2024 16:05

Air Serbia plans to expand its wide-body fleet to up to eight aircraft in the future and is preparing to take delivery of its third Airbus A330-200, which is expected to arrive in late July or early August this year. The aircraft is currently undergoing maintenance at Lufthansa Technic, where the landing gear will be overhauled. The expansion of the long-haul fleet is part of a long-term five-year plan aimed at expanding the Serbian airline's long-haul network. Future goals include adding new long-haul markets such as Miami in 2025, in addition to the destinations already served such as New York, Tianjin, Chicago, as well as the planned destinations of Shanghai and Guangzhou in late 2024. The new A330-200 aircraft will be equipped with the same cabin interior as Etihad Airways to ensure consistent product quality. Air Serbia plans to equip the entire A330 fleet accordingly. In parallel with the expansion of the long-haul fleet, Air Serbia has also renewed its ATR72 turboprop fleet, reaching the target of doubling with the delivery of the tenth ATR72-600. CEO Jiri Marek stressed the strategic importance of the fleet renewal: "The renewal of the turboprop fleet was one of our main goals. We gradually replaced older models with modern ATR72-600s, which resulted in a significant improvement in operational efficiency." Air Serbia continues to strive to strengthen its position as a leading airline in the region by modernizing its fleet and expanding its route network to meet growing market needs.

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Aegean Airlines adjusts flight schedule for Athens-Ljubljana route

Amely Mizzi June 20, 2024 15:07

Aegean Airlines has announced changes to its flight schedule for the 2024/25 winter season, which begins on October 27, 2024. The Greek airline will convert its seasonal flight service between Athens and Ljubljana to a year-round operation, but the route will be temporarily paused from mid-November to the end of December. According to the new plans, two weekly flights will be operated until November 15, 2024, on Mondays and Fridays. After that, flight operations will be suspended until December 23. From December 24 until the end of the winter season, two weekly flights will be offered again, with the exception of January 6, when no flights are scheduled. Aegean Airlines plans to operate a fleet consisting of A320 and A320neo on the route. This decision reflects the airline's efforts to adapt its capacity to seasonal demand patterns. At the end of last year, Aegean Airlines announced that it would expand the seasonal flight service between Athens and Ljubljana and offer it year-round. The current changes in the flight schedule for the upcoming winter season are intended to optimise operations and continue to offer passengers a reliable connection between the capitals of Greece and Slovenia.

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Trade Air plans fleet expansion due to increased demand

Amely Mizzi June 20, 2024 14:05

Croatian ACMI specialist Trade Air is planning to expand its fleet to meet strong demand for wet leases, CEO Marko Cvijin told TTI Magazine. The fleet currently includes five Airbus A320s and one A319. In the summer, Trade Air already operates one aircraft in Montenegro, another for Croatia Airlines and a third on behalf of a Maltese airline from Bergamo, Italy. The increased demand is partly due to problems with the new Pratt and Whitney geared turbofan (GTF), which is used in A320neo and A321neo and is having an impact worldwide. Trade Air benefits from the fact that its aircraft are equipped with classic CFM International engines. Cvijin expressed optimism about future growth until at least 2025, possibly even 2026. Despite the current geopolitical instability, Trade Air's long-term plans are to continue to expand the fleet. Short-term capacities have been fully booked since October 2023, which underlines the airline's good position for the rest of the year. However, long-term planning is difficult due to the uncertain market conditions caused by geopolitical problems. Trade Air had to terminate the ACMI contract with Israir due to the Middle East conflict, but hopes to resume cooperation once the situation has stabilized. Cvijin emphasized the flexibility of the company, which does not need fixed hubs and can therefore respond flexibly to new employment opportunities.

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Cebu Pacific Air plans large order for Airbus A320neo

Amely Mizzi June 20, 2024 13:36

Philippine airline Cebu Pacific Air is close to placing a significant order for up to 150 Airbus A320neo aircraft, Bloomberg reported, citing informed sources. The order is currently in the final stages, but no final decision has been made. Cebu Pacific, known for its Airbus fleet, confirmed in January that it was considering a fleet order. CEO Mike Szucs had previously expressed interest in offers from other manufacturers, but prefers a consolidated order from Airbus. The upcoming Farnborough Air Show in July could serve as a platform for the official announcement of the order, according to Bloomberg. The potential order, which concerns Airbus A320neo models, would be the largest single order in the history of a Philippine airline. Cebu Pacific currently operates a fleet of 68 aircraft, including various models of the A320 family and A330 models. In addition, the airline has a significant order backlog of A320neo and A321neo aircraft.

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Air Incheon wins bidding war for Asiana Airlines' cargo business

Amely Mizzi June 20, 2024 13:08

South Korean cargo airline Air Incheon has won the contract to acquire Asiana Airlines' cargo business, which is part of its planned merger with Korean Air. Korean Air announced this after Air Incheon emerged as the preferred bidder in a competition with Air Premia and Eastar Jet. The sale of the cargo business was a prerequisite of the European Commission for the approval of the merger between Korean Air and Asiana Airlines. The deal includes 500 cargo aircraft, slots, flight rights and employees. Air Incheon is expected to pay approximately KRW 362,5 billion (USD 15 million) for the acquisition. The decision in favor of Air Incheon was based on several key criteria, including the certainty of the transaction completion, the long-term competitiveness of the air cargo business and the ability to mobilize financing through a competent consortium. The preferred bidder status grants Air Incheon exclusive negotiating rights until July 2024, 31 (extendable until July XNUMX). The financing is supported by Socius Capital, Korea Investment Partners, Inhwa Precision, Korea Investment & Securities Company and Shinhan Securities, among others. The acquisition would make Air Incheon the second largest cargo airline in Korea. The airline currently operates cargo flights from Seoul Incheon to Chengdu, Chongqing, Tokyo Narita, Yantai and Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. Korean Air plans to sign a framework agreement with Air Incheon in July, subject to approval by the European Commission and US authorities.

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KLM plans fleet renewal to secure growth at Amsterdam hub

Amely Mizzi June 20, 2024 12:33

Dutch airline KLM is facing a challenging political environment at its Amsterdam Schiphol hub and is relying on fleet renewal to secure its growth. This was explained by Managing Director Marjan Rintel to “CH-Aviation” during the IATA AGM in Dubai. Rintel stressed the need for the new fleet, including the Airbus A350, to enable future growth. Discussions about slot capacities at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport are still ongoing, but ultimately there will be capacity bottlenecks, which is why larger and more efficient aircraft such as the A350 and A321 Neo will play a key role. In September last year, Air France-KLM announced that it would order 50 Airbus A350s to be delivered between 2026 and 2030. These will be used by both Air France and KLM. The exact distribution within the group was not detailed. KLM also plans to start operating the A321 Neo, but this has been delayed. These aircraft will be used by both the scheduled airline and Transavia Airlines. In addition, KLM is considering using rail transport as a feeder for short-haul flights to free up slots. However, this will require investments in infrastructure and seamless services such as baggage handling. The current KLM fleet includes A330, Boeing 737 and Boeing 777, among others, with older models gradually being replaced by the new Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The retirement of the older Boeing 737 is still being discussed, depending on the supply chain and aircraft arrivals.

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Passengers experience heat-threatening incident on Antalya-Münster/Osnabrück flight

Amely Mizzi June 20, 2024 12:03

A scheduled flight from Antalya to Münster/Osnabrück ended in a disturbing incident for passengers. While still on the tarmac, the interior of the aircraft heated up considerably, which Mavi Gök Airlines said posed a "risk to the safety of the flight, the cabin and the passengers." The airline confirmed that air conditioning was not sufficient to reduce temperatures, and the pilot therefore decided to prevent takeoff. This led to waiting times and unpleasant situations for passengers, the airline said. The incident occurred on June 6, 2024, and was described as stressful by alleged passengers on social media, with temperatures over 52 degrees on board and reports of a lack of support from the airline. Mavi Gök Airlines explained the incident as a "technical problem and other operational reasons beyond our control." A thorough investigation into the circumstances is currently underway.

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Russian airlines report increase in passenger traffic in May 2024

Jan Gruber June 20, 2024 11:01

In May 2024, Russian airlines recorded an increase in passenger traffic. According to the aviation regulator Rosaviatsia, the number rose to 9,3 million passengers. This represents a growth of 6,8 percent compared to the same month last year. The increased number of passengers shows a gradual recovery of air traffic in Russia, which could also be supported by various factors such as an improved Covid-19 situation and eased travel restrictions. According to Rosaviatsia, this increase could also be due to increased demand for domestic and international flights as travel in Russia slowly normalizes after the challenges of the pandemic. Russian airlines are banking on a recovery in air traffic and hope for a further increase in passenger numbers in the coming months.

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