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The aircraft manufacturer is struggling with its biggest backlog of commercial aircraft orders for years.

The Flixbus long-distance bus fell over on its side in Germany this morning, resulting in serious injuries.

It is “inconceivable”, unions say, that Air France-KLM would name Air Canada COO Benjamin Smith.

It has been a long and eventful journey for Scandinavia’s premier airline. Now that Norway has sold its remaining shares in the airline, it is the end of an era – and what an era!

The Icelandic budget carrier has hired a company to sell bonds to raise finance to keep its growth on track.

The country’s hotel association is expressing concern, especially as thousands of new rooms are coming online.

Finland’s Viking becomes the first cruise ship in Europe to offer the US brand Benefit Cosmetics.

Jaan Tamm leaves the Estonian carrier on a high, soon after the airline posts its first full-year profit.

KLM, Finnair and Air France are among those maximising their presence among China’s outbound travellers.

Customers can now rent any of three new Maserati high-end models in Italy as part of its Selezione Italia range.

Package travel sponsorship of a reality TV show brings travel agencies countless young new clients.