Luke Peters

709 articles

Journalist

Luke has been an aviation journalist since 2021. Having previously worked for several airlines as well as for Airbus, Luke developed a comprehensive knowledge of the commercial aviation industry and airline operations. He subsequently re-trained as a lawyer specializing in aviation law and aircraft finance. A qualified pilot himself, Luke spends his spare time as part of a team keeping one of the world's last remaining Catalina flying boats airworthy. Luke has previously worked for Simple Flying. He is based in Cambridge, UK.

Airbus

Emirates orders 15 additional Airbus A350-900s at Dubai Airshow

Emirates has ordered 15 Airbus A350-900 widebodies at the Dubai Airshow 2023. The order brings the airline’s total…

November 16, 2023

airBaltic

airBaltic and Delta Air Lines announce codeshare deal

airBaltic, the Latvian-based airline, has signed a codeshare agreement with US carrier Delta Air Lines, which will come…

November 16, 2023

Norwegian indicated that in December 2022, the number of domestic travelers in Norway reached pre-pandemic levels

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Norwegian reveals 40 new destinations for summer 2024

Norwegian has announced big expansion plans for the northern summer season of 2024. The airline has just launched…

November 16, 2023

baggage

Emirates upcycling aircraft interiors into exclusive luggage range

While the Dubai Airshow 2023 may be all about doing deals and ordering aircraft, other airline news is…

November 16, 2023

London Stansted Airport

London-Stansted Airport sees busiest October in its history

London-Stansted Airport (STN) has just recorded its busiest-ever October, with record numbers of passengers passing through the airport’s…

November 15, 2023

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Emirates invests heavily to keep its A380 fleet flying into the next decade

Dubai-based mega carrier Emirates is doubling down its investments to maintain and improve the operational efficiency of its…

November 15, 2023

QantasLink A220 Flying Art series livery

Airbus A220

First QantasLink Airbus A220 reveals stunning indigenous-inspired livery

QantasLink’s first brand new Airbus A220 aircraft has just rolled out of the paint shop at Airbus’ facility…

November 15, 2023

Air France-KLM Group

Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport abandons plans to cut capacity next summer

The Dutch government has abandoned its plan to impose capacity cuts at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport (AMS) for the…

November 15, 2023

Kuwait Airways said that it is progressing towards profitability with many achievements throughout 2022

Airbus

Kuwait Airways seeks compensation from Airbus over delivery delays

Kuwait Airways is demanding compensation from Airbus in relation to delays in the delivery of commercial jets to…

November 15, 2023

Virgin Australia 737-8 ready for delivery in Seattle

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Virgin Australia cabin crew to vote on possible strike action

Cabin crew employed by Virgin Australia could launch industrial action against the airline in an attempt to secure…

November 14, 2023

Boeing

Royal Jordanian places orders for six 787-9 Dreamliners

Royal Jordanian has announced that it has ordered an additional six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners at the Dubai Airshow…

November 13, 2023

Diversion

Emirates A380 diverts to Bengaluru while flying from Dubai to Sydney

An Emirates Airbus A380 flying from Dubai to Sydney has diverted to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) while…

November 13, 2023

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Norse considers approaches from potential airline investors

November is proving to be a busy month for Norse Atlantic Airways. The airline recently published improved performance…

November 13, 2023

Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Riyadh Air unveils second new livery design

As this year’s Dubai Airshow kicks off, Middle Eastern newcomer Riyadh Air has unveiled the second of two…

November 13, 2023

Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Norse Atlantic October results show strong year-on-year growth

Norse Atlantic Airways, the Norwegian low-cost long-haul operator, has reported strong year-on-year performance figures for October. The airline…

November 10, 2023

Wizz Air's A321neo backlog continues to grow with the latest order

Airbus

Wizz Air reports increase in profits but remains cautious

European low-cost carrier Wizz Air has announced a profitable six months up to September 30, 2023. However, the…

November 9, 2023

Diversion

Official report into Ural Airlines A320 cornfield landing dismissed

The Federal Air Transport Agency of Russia has dismissed an initial report published regarding the investigation of the…

November 9, 2023

Electric Aircraft

Aerospace companies join up to bring all-electric air taxis to India

InterGlobe Enterprises, a leading travel and hospitality conglomerate in India and parent company of Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo,…

November 9, 2023