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September 16, 2024

Near-collision at Nashville Airport: Alaska Airlines has to abort takeoff

Jan Gruber September 16, 2024 11:02

On September 12, 2024, a dangerous incident occurred at Nashville Airport: An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 had to abort takeoff when a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 crossed the runway without clearance. The Alaska Airlines plane, which had already accelerated to 104 knots, was forced to make an emergency stop, causing several tires to burst. Fortunately, the passengers were uninjured. The incident is one of a series of near-misses at US airports and is currently being investigated by the US Air Traffic Control Board (NTSB).

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Zurich Airport approaches 2019 passenger numbers

Amely Mizzi September 16, 2024 10:04

In August 2023, Zurich Airport almost reached the passenger level it had before the Corona crisis. With 3,1 million travelers in August, the number was 99,5 percent of the value for the same month in 2019. Flight movements also reached 96 percent of the pre-crisis level. Airport boss Lukas Brosi expects a total of around 31 million passengers by the end of the year, close to the previous record of 31,5 million in 2019. The airport has also left the crisis behind economically, recording sales of 2024 million francs and a net profit of 631,1 million francs in the first half of 151,8. However, the punctuality of flights remains a problem.

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Helvetic Airways completes fleet expansion with fourth Embraer E195

Amely Mizzi September 16, 2024 09:00

Helvetic Airways has completed the expansion of its fleet with the acquisition of a fourth Embraer E195. The aircraft was transferred from the USA to Zurich via Keflavik on September 10, 2024. According to Helvetic, this step was necessary to compensate for the effects of the current engine problems at Pratt & Whitney and to maintain flight availability. The new aircraft are intended to replace the affected aircraft in the fleet and ensure smooth operations.

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Ryanair boss warns of impact of Boeing strike on aircraft deliveries

Jan Gruber September 16, 2024 08:32

The current largest strike in Boeing's history, involving around 33.000 workers, could have far-reaching consequences for the US aircraft manufacturer's aircraft deliveries and production of new models. Michael O'Leary, CEO of the Ryanair Group, recently expressed concerns that a prolonged industrial dispute could affect planned deliveries of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to Irish ultra-low-cost airline Ryanair. Strike and its possible consequences The strike, which began on September 12, 2024, came about after an overwhelming rejection of a new employment contract by Boeing workers. Union members rejected the contract by a majority of 94,6 percent, while 96 percent voted in favor of the strike. The disputes revolve around issues of working conditions and pay and have led to one of the most serious work stoppages in the last 16 years. Michael O'Leary, who heads one of Boeing's biggest customers, has expressed his concern in an interview with Newstalk Radio. He explained that the strike could have a significant impact on the schedule of aircraft deliveries to Ryanair. Originally, Ryanair was scheduled to receive a total of 2025 Boeing 30 MAX aircraft by the summer of 737. Due to production bottlenecks and delays, this number has already had to be reduced to 25. If the strike lasts three to four weeks, O'Leary fears, the number of aircraft delivered could even drop to just 20. Impact on production and the Boeing 797 However, the strike could not only affect deliveries to Ryanair. The production of the new Boeing 797 airliner, which is manufactured in a unionized plant

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American Airlines: Flight attendants agree to new collective agreement with wage increases

Amely Mizzi September 16, 2024 08:09

American Airlines flight attendants have agreed to a new collective bargaining agreement that runs for five years and provides for immediate wage increases of up to 20,5 percent. With a voter turnout of 95 percent, 87 percent of employees voted in favor of the agreement, the airline said. The agreement is intended to improve working conditions and offers employees long-term financial stability.

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International freight operator admits violating US sanctions against Russia

Amely Mizzi September 16, 2024 07:33

Israeli businessman Gal Haimovich has pleaded guilty to violating United States sanctions, according to a recently published report by the US Department of Justice. Haimovich, owner of an international freight company, was accused of organizing approximately 2022 shipments of sanctioned goods between March 2023 and March 160. These exports, which included both civilian and potentially military aircraft parts, were channeled to Russia via the United Arab Emirates and the Maldives. The revelation of the scandal highlights the complexity and challenges of international trade, as well as weaknesses in the sanctions monitoring system. Details of the charges According to the US Department of Justice investigation, Haimovich organized the exports to the Russian Federation in evasion of US sanctions. The evidence shows that Haimovich deceived US companies about the true destination of the goods and presented counterfeits to circumvent strict US sanctions. This particularly concerns the delivery of spare parts, some of which could be used for military purposes. For these illegal activities, Haimovich invoiced Russian customers a total of at least 2 million US dollars. The mechanism of the fraud involved reloading the cargo in the United Arab Emirates and the Maldives before the goods were shipped to Russia. The court documents cite emails that prove that Haimovich was specifically instructed to deceive US authorities and companies about the actual destination of the cargo. What is particularly striking is that Haimovich was instructed by his Russian customers to keep the true destination secret in order to circumvent the sanctions. Consequences and legal action As a consequence of his confession,

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United Airlines signs contract with Starlink for in-flight internet

Amely Mizzi September 16, 2024 07:01

United Airlines has entered into an agreement with Starlink to offer high-speed internet on its flights. The first tests of the internet service are scheduled to begin in early 2025, with the first passenger flights with Starlink connection expected late next year. In the long term, the airline plans to integrate Starlink into all aircraft in its fleet.

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Brussels Airlines strengthens long-haul fleet and invests in new cabin equipment

Amely Mizzi September 16, 2024 06:39

Brussels Airlines, the Belgian flag carrier, recently announced that it will expand its long-haul fleet with three Airbus A330s. This strategic decision reflects the airline's growing commitment to the African market and also brings significant changes to its fleet. The move, which is part of a comprehensive investment plan, aims to further position the airline in the increasingly competitive aviation market. The new Airbus A330s are expected to be used for flights to destinations in sub-Saharan Africa. Although the exact version of the A330 and the date of entry into service have not yet been finalised, Brussels Airlines stresses the importance of this market for future expansion. According to Dieter Vranckx, Chairman of the Board of Directors of SN Airholding, the holding company of Brussels Airlines, the decision to expand the fleet is a response to the rapidly growing demand in Africa. This market is considered a historical core area for the airline's long-haul flights. The investment in the Airbus A330 will not only strengthen the long-haul fleet, but will also create around 250 new jobs. This underlines the role of the aviation industry as a significant economic factor and employer. Investments in cabin interiors In addition to the expansion of the long-haul fleet, Brussels Airlines has announced that it will invest over 100 million euros in the introduction of a new cabin interior. This investment is designed to improve the comfort and quality of the flight experience in all three cabin classes - Business, Premium Economy and Economy. While specific details of the new cabin interior have not yet been released, the modernizations are expected to include significant upgrades in terms of seat comfort, entertainment systems and service quality. Short-haul expansion and leasing agreements In addition

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Avolon takes over Castlelake Aviation and expands fleet by 118 aircraft

Amely Mizzi September 16, 2024 06:08

Irish aircraft leasing giant Avolon has announced that it is taking over its smaller competitor Castlelake Aviation Limited. The transaction includes assets valued at around five billion US dollars (4,5 billion euros), including 118 aircraft. Avolon, the world's second-largest aircraft lessor, expects the acquisition to accelerate profit growth and plans to expand its fleet to over 1000 aircraft. The acquisition is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2024.

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Rex Airlines: A turbulent year for the regional airline from Australia

Amely Mizzi September 16, 2024 05:36

The Australian regional airline Rex – Regional Express has gone through a serious crisis in recent months. Despite its long-standing success in Australia's regional flight markets, the company is forced to limit flight operations and restructure due to a shortage of aircraft, pilots and spare parts, as well as a failed expansion project. An attempt to enter the national market with Boeing 737-800 aircraft failed, ultimately leading Rex to bankruptcy. Rex traditionally has a fleet of Saab 340 aircraft that operate on regional and rural routes. These aircraft are considered the backbone of the airline, but over the past 12 to 24 months the availability of these aircraft has been severely limited. The lack of pilots and spare parts meant that Rex had to suspend many flights or reduce frequencies. Out of a total of 57 Saab aircraft, 25 are currently reported as “aircraft on ground” (AOG), according to ch-aviation’s database, meaning they are not operational due to technical issues or maintenance. Despite these challenges, the company has put four of its Saab 340B aircraft up for sale. The aircraft – VH-RXE, VH-ZJS, VH-ZLX and VH-ZRH – were launched before the July 2023 bankruptcy filing, according to Australian Aviation. However, the sale of these aircraft is said to be on hold while the airline’s fate is being determined, according to insolvency administrators Ernst & Young. Despite this, Queensland-based C&L Aerospace continues to advertise the aircraft in question on its website. Bankruptcy and failed Boeing 737 expansion Another reason for Rex’s economic difficulties was the failed attempt to enter the national

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