Brussels Airlines is rebooting: what changes are coming?
During Lufthansa Group’s Capital Markets Day on June 24, 2019, the German airline conglomerate announced a slight shift…
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Flybe becomes Virgin Connect; a move crucial for Virgin Atlantic
The British regional airline that was on the brink of collapse just a few months ago is seemingly…
Schrödinger’s Plane: Boeing NMA or re-engined Boeing 767?
Hints about Boeing developing a new aircraft, dubbed the Boeing New Midsize Airplane (NMA) or the Middle of…
Is the demand for Airbus A220 growing?
For some, the Airbus A220 has become the savior and the backbone of an airline’s fleet. When Airbus…
How low-cost carriers pounce on aviation’s downturns
There is no secret that the world runs in cycles – when there is economic growth, a downturn…
Adria Airways temporarily suspends flights
The national flag carrier of Slovenia, Adria Airways, has announced that the airline will not commence flight operations…
XL Airways was destined to fail
XL Airways seems to have joined the unfortunate club of French airlines that won’t operate flights after the…
Low-cost carrier boom in Asia (Part II)
As mainline carriers like Air India, Malaysia Airlines and Philippine Airlines struggle to contain their losses and keep…
Asia’s air travel is booming but it shows troubling signs
Asia’s air travel is booming but it shows troubling signsAsia has become a hotspot within the growing aviation…
Why is the “Mad Dog” MD-80 still barking?
On September 4, 2019, American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) held a grand ceremony – over 20 of the airline’s…
Why is reducing noise pollution crucial for aviation?
There is no denying that aviation has come very far technology-wise. In its early infancy, commercial aviation was…
Aviation in the Baltics: Chartering the sky (Part II)
The situation with scheduled carriers is quite clear, as airBaltic remains the last frontier within the three states…
Aviation in the Baltics: airBaltic vs Nordica (Part I)
The situation of the airline industry in the three Baltic states, namely Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, is an…
Is Airbus A380 overcoming midlife crisis?
Every aviation enthusiast had a very bittersweet Valentine’s Day in 2019, as Airbus announced that they are canceling…
Lufthansa slashes Eurowings long-haul routes, repositions airline
At Lufthansa Capital Markets Day, the airline informed its investors and analysts of the upcoming changes at one of…