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Read More »Archive: April 2019
Finnair tyre damage under investigation
An A319 landed in Helsinki with a damaged tyre at the weekend, and Finland’s Safety Investigation Authority is on the case.
Read More »Norwegian appoints deputy chief executive
After just a year in place as Norwegian’s chief financial officer, Geir Karlsen has been promoted in a signalled generational shift.
Read More »SAS CO2 offsetting brings more travel
Since it launched a scheme a year ago to offset emissions, 1.5 million youth tickets have been bought, up 5%.
Read More »Alitalia rescue on the line
The deadline for a new turnaround plan has been kicked further down the road, even though the airline is still haemorrhaging losses.
Read More »Iceland airport train still on track
Despite the departure of WOW air, final discussions are taking place for a billion-euro track, much of which would be underground.
Read More »Easter record breaking anticipated for Gardermoen
More than 100,000 passengers will be passing through Norway's main airport in a single day this Easter, but Saturday will be quiet.
Read More »Passengers angry after MAX mix-up
Safety cards stating that the Norwegian and Southwest Airlines plane is a MAX 8 leaves passengers worried.
Read More »Korean Air chief and ‘nut rage’ father dies
Cho Yang-ho was a distinguished figure in the airline industry, but his position was overshadowed in recent years by family scandals.
Read More »American cancels 90 flights a day until June
The continued grounding of all Boeing 737 MAX flights has implications for American Airlines at least until June.
Read More »New “insider threat” handbook for airports
The guide, on the potential risks and threats posed by staff members, is the second security handbook by Airports Council International.
Read More »Passengers-in-cargo-hold module wins award
The lower-deck modules put “flexible passenger solutions” in the cargo hold, like beds and “stretching, playground or business areas”.
Read More »Airline deploys AI to fight jet lag
A personalised jet lag plan will use data and artificial intelligence to remind passengers about action to avoid the dreaded jet lag.
Read More »Norwegian CEO: MAX software “seems foolproof”
A former pilot, Kjos was in Seattle to meet Boeing and try out the manufacturer’s new software for the controversial 737 MAX 8.
Read More »Boeing CEO: “We are sorry” for lives lost
Following the release of a preliminary report into the Ethiopian Airlines disaster, Boeing admits its MCAS system is likely to have been involved.
Read More »CEO to bring WOW back from the dead
Skúli Mogensen, former chief executive of bankrupt WOW air, has come up with a plan to resurrect the airline, having “learned his lesson”.
Read More »Lufthansa to resume Munich-São Paulo flights
This time, flights between the Bavarian and Brazilian capitals will be with an A350-900. A second daily Frankfurt-Chicago frequency will happen too.
Read More »Nordic high flyer appointed TUI’s creative chief
TUI Group has appointed Anna Laestadius as its new global chief creative officer, but she still remains part of the Nordic board.
Read More »Amadeus and Berg-Hansen in long-term deal
The two companies are working together on innovation and new solutions that can lead to better customer service.
Read More »Icelandair attracts US cash, sells hotels
A private investment partnership in the US sees an Icelandic opportunity, investing €42 million in the loss-making airline group.
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