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BA CityFlyer launches 11 routes from Southampton

British Airways regional subsidiary BA CityFlyer is launching a flurry of new summer season routes from the UK’s Southampton airport to leisure destinations across Europe. British Airways regional subsidiary BA CityFlyer is launching a flurry of new summer season routes from the UK’s Southampton airport to...

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Israeli companies to debut at IDEX in Abu Dhabi

Move comes months after signing of Abraham Accords between UAE and Tel Aviv. Several Israeli companies are next year to take part in a defence show in the United Arab Emirates for the first time, in the latest sign of...

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Airborne 12.07.20: Arecibo Collapse, 737 MAX Returns, Oil Filter Adapter

Also: Commemorative Air Force, Blue Origin, Virgin Orbit, USPA Nat'l Collegiate Skydiving Championships The instrument platform of the 305-meter telescope at Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico collapsed last week, resulting in damage to the dish and surrounding facilities. No injuries...

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Greenpeace loses bid to impose strict emission conditions on KLM aid

Ecological pressure group Greenpeace has lost a legal bid to impose stronger environmental conditions for state aid intended for Dutch carrier KLM. A court in The Hague has rejected the case brought by Greenpeace, which had argued that this obligation...

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Wizz creates president role as it recruits senior EasyJet and Vueling executives

Former EasyJet commercial chief Robert Carey is to take up a newly-created role at budget carrier Wizz Air, serving as the company’s president. As part of the change, Wizz Air group chief operations officer Diederik Pen is to step down...

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MEBAA business aviation show cancelled

The Middle East Business Aviation Association’s MEBAA Show is the latest event to fall victim to the Covid-19 crisis. Source: BillyPix The static park at the MEBAA show The Dubai-based convention, which had been rescheduled from its original December date...

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Lilium partners with Lufthansa training arm to meet crew needs

Lilium has selected Lufthansa’s training arm to develop a programme that will deliver a pipeline of qualified pilots for its developmental electric air taxi, as the Bavarian start-up solves another part of its pre-launch puzzle. Lilium has selected Lufthansa’s training...

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Volocopter eyes air taxi services in Singapore by 2023

German urban air mobility company Volocopter has committed to commence air taxi services in Singapore within the next three years, with longer-term plans for cross-border flights. German urban air mobility company Volocopter has committed to commence air taxi services in...

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BOC Aviation seeks to enforce UK court judgement on AirAsia X

BOC Aviation has taken action to enforce a UK court judgement for AirAsia X to pay it $23.4 million in relation to aircraft leases. BOC Aviation has taken action to enforce a UK court judgement for AirAsia X to pay...

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GKN Aerospace signs aerostructures joint venture with AVIC, Comac

Aerostructures and engine parts supplier GKN Aerospace has signed a joint venture agreement with Comac and AVIC for the manufacturing of composite and metallic aerostructures in China.  Aerostructures and engine parts supplier GKN Aerospace has signed a joint venture agreement...

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