Emirates has expanded its network of destinations served by the highly-popular A380 aircraft with the launch of the first A380 service to Copenhagen, Denmark. Copenhagen is Emirates’ 36th destination to boast a scheduled A380 service. Details
Norwegian carried close to two million customers in November, an increase of 11 per cent, with the traffic figures characterised by growth on intercontinental and European routes. New routes and increased flights from UK airports helped fuel growth in November. Details
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, and Abu Dhabi Airports have both signed up to officially support next year’s Global Aerospace Summit. The event is expected to bring an international delegation of 1,000 aviation, aerospace, defence and space experts to the country’s capital to explore innovation within their sectors. Details
A large chunk of debris from a SpaceX rocket has been found floating off a remote British island, more than 4,000 miles (6,500 kilometers) from where it exploded after takeoff. The barnacle-encrusted debris — which measures about 33 feet by 13 feet (10 meters by 4 meters) and is decorated with a U.S. flag —…
In a rare display of increased military spending, George Osborne has told the BBC that the UK will significantly speed up its acquisition of new carrier-based F-35 stealth fighters. The chancellor of the exchequer also told the BBC yesterday that anti-terror spending would be increased by 30 percent. These comments precede Wednesday’s Spending Review, where…
5. Turkish Airlines #TK1617 Declares emergency after mobile phone discovered on board 4. Icelandair #FI520 Declares emergency and lands in Glasgow 3. Sofia Airport (SOF) Evacuated after explosive device found 2. Lufthansa #LH1406 passenger bangs tries to open emergency exit mid-air This week’s most viewed post 1. Must watch – Spectacular landing at Frankfurt Airport …
Turkish Airlines has firmed-up a commitment for the purchase of 20 additional A321neo aircraft. The airline already has 72 A321neo on order and is now again renewing its confidence in the A321neo as the aircraft of choice to boost its expansion. Details
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, and Abu Dhabi Airports have both signed up to officially support next year’s Global Aerospace Summit. The event is expected to bring an international delegation of 1,000 aviation, aerospace, defence and space experts to the country’s capital to explore innovation within their sectors. Details
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, and Abu Dhabi Airports have both signed up to officially support next year’s Global Aerospace Summit. The event is expected to bring an international delegation of 1,000 aviation, aerospace, defence and space experts to the country’s capital to explore innovation within their sectors. Details
Virgin Atlantic has appointed Joe Thompson as senior vice president sales and distribution. Thompson will oversee Virgin Atlantic’s global sales and distribution operation, heading up a team of approximately 220 people and leading the airline’s relationships with corporate customers and distribution partners. Details
Spring Airlines has announced plans to acquire 45 Airbus A320neos and 15 A321neos to the Shanghai Stock Exchange, in a deal valued at $6.3 billion at list prices. Following “tough” negotiations with Airbus, the Chinese budget carrier said it had signed a purchase agreement for the 60-aircraft acquisition on Dec. 3.http://ift.tt/1HJ6fl3