International Airlines Group has announced that Alex Cruz is to replace Keith Williams as chairman and chief executive of British Airways in April 2016 when Keith retires after 18 years at the airline. Cruz is currently chairman and chief executive of Vueling. In his new role, he will continue to report to IAG chief executive…
As many as 20,000 British travellers remain stranded in the Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh following the crash of a Russian airliner at the weekend. The UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office has advised against “all but essential travel” to the destination as investigations into the cause of the accident continue. Details
Airbus Defence and Space has successfully completed certification testing of the A400M new generation airlifter on a grass runway. The tests using the development aircraft MSN2 took place over a three week period at the airfield of Écury-sur-Coole in France in September and examined the aircraft’s behaviour on grass and natural soil runways. The A400M…
Portuguese airline TAP will be in a celebratory mood during World Travel Market London 2015 as this year marks its 70th anniversary. Details
China Aviation Supplies has signed an agreement with Airbus for the acquisition of 30 A330 Family aircraft and 100 A320 Family aircraft. The 30 A330s are the firm up of the commitment signed in June 2015. The GTA was signed in Beijing by Li Hai, president of CAS, and Fabrice Brégier, president of Airbus, in…
Ryanair has announced first half profits gave risen 37 per cent to €1,088m. Traffic grew 13 per cent to 58 million as load factor jumped four per cent points to 93 per cent. Average fares rose two per cent as unit costs fell six per cent. Fuel prices were flat during the period. Details
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Dozens of flights have been diverted or cancelled today because of thick fog hitting the UK Heathrow has advised all their passengers to check the status of their flight online with their airline before heading to Europe’s busiest airport. As thousands of people become stranded on Sunday, the end of the half term, they take to twitter…
An Airbus A321 operated by Russian airline Kogalymavia has crashed in Egypt with the loss of all 224 people on board. A statement from the Egyptian prime minister’s office confirmed the aircraft came down central Sinai earlier. Details
On a Ryanair flight, the ginger-bearded man met his match, and was delighted to meet someone who looked exactly like him. They took a grinning selfie together on the flight, which was posted on social media by the friend of our hero’s wife. Guy on right is the husband of my friend @elrottencrotch. Guy on…