FAI grows its jet fleet with the addition of second Premier 1A
This article was published on: March4,2020 7:58 AM
German Special Mission and VIP-Charter Operator FAI rent-a-jet AG, part of FAI Aviation Group, has acquired its second Premier 1A jet aircraft (MSN RB-196, D-IVAG) on behalf of a corporate client. It is anticipated that the Premier 1A will enter turnkey charter operations under management contract in June following a carbon fibre style full cabinRead More
Acropolis Aviation welcomes its brand-new Airbus ACJ320neo
This article was published on: March3,2020 6:10 AM
Acropolis Aviation, the UK VVIP charter operator, announced recently the arrival of G-KELT, its brand-new ACJ320neo. The aircraft touched down at Acropolis’ Farnborough Airport home on 27th February, the culmination of 13 months’ cabin outfitting by Basle, Switzerland based AMAC Aerospace. Its distinctive, elegant cabin interior was overseen by designer Yves Pickardt from Alberto Pinto. HeRead More
How is coronavirus affecting the airline industry?
This article was published on: March1,2020 8:43 AM
“Airlines, aviation financing and plane makers – inherently vulnerable to the economic side-effects of a potential pandemic – faced challenges as the year began, ensuring they are now at growing risk of severe coronavirus-related disruption,” says Scope, specialist financial analysts. It is clear now that airlines will be particularly hard hit as they commit toRead More
More than 25k staff to take unpaid leave at Cathay Pacific
This article was published on: February26,2020 7:08 AM
More than 25,000 Cathay Pacific Airways staff have agreed to take unpaid leave, according to an internal memo from CEO Augustus Tang, in which he thanked employees for their support as the airline contends with the impact of the coronavirus. The CEO, who took over last year after his predecessor Rupert Hogg was ousted amidRead More
Major UAE airlines temporarily suspend flights to and from Bahrain due to coronavirus
This article was published on: February25,2020 9:10 AM
UAE airlines on Tuesday announced that flights to and from Bahrain has been cancelled as part of precautionary measures undertaken by the nation to confront the outbreak of the coronavirus. Earlier today, Bahrain civil aviation authority suspended all its flights from Dubai airport and Sharjah airport for 48 hours over coronavirus fears. According to a statement on its website,Read More
Qantas slashes Asian flights by 15% in response to coronavirus scares
This article was published on: February24,2020 9:51 AM
Qantas Airways Ltd. is slashing flights in Asia and freezing recruitment in response to falling demand as the coronavirus scares travelers across the region. Capacity reductions of 15%, which will be in place until at least the end of May, affect services to China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan and Thailand, the Australian airline said inRead More
ASG acquires Aviator to build firm capability in EU aviation sector
This article was published on: February23,2020 11:50 AM
Avia Solutions Group (ASG), a global multipurpose aviation services company, has acquired Aviator, a firm providing a similar range of services to the Nordic region, from the investment fund Accent Equity. In a statement, Avia said that the acquisition would build on the firm’s service capability in the European aviation sector and expand the parentRead More
Seamless Air Alliance marks a new milestone with inflight connectivity
This article was published on: February20,2020 7:42 AM
A new milestone in providing secure and hassle-free Internet in the skies has been reached today as the Seamless Air Alliance published the first-ever standard for inflight connectivity. Developed in collaboration with industry experts across Seamless Air Alliance’s member companies, Seamless Release 1.0 establishes the world’s only Modular Platform Architecture for inflight connectivity. By using a modular structure based on open interfaces, the system enables rapid adoption ofRead More
