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Wizz Air has signed a deal with Airbus for 146 new aircraft that are valued in excess of $17.2 billion (£13 billion). The agreement will enable Wizz Air to renew its existing fleet, provide additional capacity for further growth and offer lower fares, the company said. The 72 A320neos and 74 A321neos have been purchased at […]
Rolls-Royce faced the prospect of more charges as a result of the engines used to power Dreamliner aircraft, after two carriers revealed they had to ground aircraft due to faulty turbines. A source close to the project to replace turbine blades on affected aircraft explained that a lack of spare turbines meant that aircraft were being grounded […]
It is predicted that many businesses will respond to an EU ban on charging customers for using credit cards, due to come into force next month, by imposing other fees or minimum spending limits — or refusing to accept cards at all. It said low-cost airlines, notorious for levying hefty card charges, are seeking ways to recoup lost revenue. Flybe, which currently charges three per cent for credit cards […]
Aviation analysts write that airlines are on course to increase profits in 2018. They say the International Air Transport Association (IATA) forecasts a rise in net profit to $38.4bn (£28.4bn) in 2018, up from an expected $34.5bn for 2017. They suggest the heightened expectations are a result of strong demand, efficiency and reduced interest payments. This is despite an expected decline in operating margin to 8.1 per cent, down from […]
British Airways owner IAG has announced that LEVEL, the low-cost long-haul airline brand will start operating from a second European airport, Paris Orly, next year. Chief executive Willie Walsh unveiled the plan today at a press conference in the French capital, which won out over Rome for the designation. LEVEL plans to offer flights between Paris and New York from […]
The Air League are offering a flying scholarship to help students achieve their PPL by funding 12 hours of Powered Flight training towards the award of an NPPL. The intention of this award is to enable a person to go solo and enjoy the responsibility and achievement of solo flight. Scholars are encouraged to undertake […]
Delta Air Lines plans to fly its final Boeing 747 to former Northwest Airlines hubs next month, after the aircraft completes its last international service on December 17. Following the final scheduled flight from Seoul Incheon to Detroit, the Atlanta-based carrier will fly the 747-400 from Detroit to Seattle, Seattle to Atlanta and Atlanta to Minneapolis as part of a farewell tour ending December […]
Airbus announced at the Dubai Airshow that Indigo Partners has placed the largest-ever order for 430 aircraft, totalling $49.5 billion at list price. Indigo Partners, which owns Frontier Airlines in the US, Wizz Air in Europe, Jetsmart in Chile and Volaris in Mexico, has placed an order for 273 A320neos and 157 A321neos. Airbus says when added to the firm’s previous […]
Kuwaiti airline Wataniya Airways and Airbus have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for 25 Airbus A320neo aircraft through Golden Falcon Aviation, Wataniya’s aircraft provider. This is significant news for the carrier as they only restarted operations back in July 2017, after ceasing trading in March 2011 due to financial difficulties. In July this year it was announced that the airline […]
Westjet has announced the name and logo for its new, ultra-low-cost airline. Named Swoop, the carrier will begin selling flights in early 2018. Westjet says Swoop will offer customers travelling within Canada a ‘no-frills, low-fare’ option. The airline will have its headquarters in Calgary and will announce further details of its routes in due course. WestJet profit climbs 20 per […]