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Lufthansa closes deal to acquire 41% of ITA Airways
European aviation giant Lufthansa has completed its €325 million deal to acquire a minority stake in Italy’s ITA Airways. The closure of the deal on Wedne
EU aviation report shows “significant” decarbonisation progress
Europe’s aviation industry has made “significant progress” towards achieving its decarbonisation goals in the last two years, according to a new report by
Cathay Pacific to restart flights to Rome
Cathay Pacific will resume direct flights between Hong Kong and Rome from 5 June.Operating three-times-weekly as a summer seasonal service (5 June to 25 October
Lufthansa Group to hire 10,000 new employees in 2025
The Lufthansa Group will significantly expand its workforce in 2025 with plans to add some 10,000 employees across a “wide range” of roles, the airline grou
AirBaltic aims to introduce Starlink internet in Q1
AirBaltic is aiming to become the first European airline to introduce Starlink’s onboard internet service during the first three months of 2025. The Latvia-
Ryanair urges action on European aviation taxes and ATC delays
Budget airline Ryanair has called for European governments to abolish aviation taxes and reduce “high” air traffic control fees as a way of boosting economi
Aeromexico named most punctual airline worldwide in 2024
Aeromexico was the most punctual airline worldwide in 2024 with 86.7 per cent of its flights arriving on time, according to aviation analytics specialist Cirium
Swiss bolsters long-haul fleet with A350 order
European carrier Swiss has added five A350-900 aircraft to its existing Airbus order, with a total of 10 new aircraft to be delivered between 2025 and 2031. T
WorldHotels expands European presence with new members
Hotel sales and marketing group WorldHotels has expanded its presence in Europe after adding three independent properties across the continent.Germany-based Wor
EU adds Air Tanzania to list of banned airlines
The European Commission has banned Air Tanzania from flying within its airspace due to safety concerns in its latest update to the EU Air Safety List. The Afr
London Heathrow-New York JFK named busiest route from Europe
London Heathrow to New York’s JFK has been named as Europe’s busiest airline route in 2024, according to aviation data specialist OAG. The total number of
Korean Air completes Asiana Airlines acquisition
Korean Air has finalised the acquisition of a majority stake in Asiana Airlines – finally completing a deal which was first announced in November 2020. The
