24

Aug

Guernsey property development vehicle to acquire Moldova’s sole airport operator

Guernsey based property development vehicle, NR Investments Ltd, has agreed to acquire a 95% stake in Avia Invest, operator of Moldova's Chisinau International Airport. Chisinau is the largest and sole…

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19

Aug

Legal action by Ryanair to prevent Irish pilots’ strike

On Monday the High Court in Dublin will hear an application by Ryanair aimed at securing an order preventing industrial action by some of its Irish based pilots later this…

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09

Aug

Ryanair pilots’ strike on 22 – 23 August and a 72-hour strike on 2 September

Ryanair passengers are facing the prospect of five days of disruption in late August and early September after talks to avert strike action by UK-based pilots broke down. Ryanair pilots…

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08

Aug

Cathay Pacific registers severe drop in bookings amid Hong Kong protests

Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd is facing a decline in forward bookings for travel to Hong Kong “in the region of double digits” due to widespread protests in the Asian financial…

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07

Aug

Thousands effected by British Airways IT glitch

Thousands of holidaymakers are facing travel chaos this morning after British Airways suffered an IT glitch. The Standard reports that British Airways passengers have reported delayed and cancelled flights due to IT…

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06

Aug

Singer Pink’s manager, musicians and crew involved in airplane crash

A plane carrying pop star Pink's crew and manager burst into flames after landing in Denmark Monday night, according to local media reports. Pink was reportedly not on board the…

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06

Aug

British Airways flight from London to Valencia makes emergency landing

A British Airways flight from London to Valencia has landed at its destination in Spain after apparently suffering an onboard emergency. One passenger on the flight tweeted videos that appeared…

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04

Aug

Two United Airlines pilots arrested after allegedly failing alcohol and drug breath tests

Two pilots have been arrested after allegedly failing breath tests before boarding a US flight from Glasgow Airport. The men, aged 61 and 45, were arrested by police on suspicion…

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31

Jul

Home comforts and immersive tech come out on top in ground-breaking global report by British Airways on the future of air travel

Hyper-personalisation, immersive virtual realities, 3D printed health solutions, modular aircraft connected to city infrastructure, hypersonic flying and the rise of super-slow ”flight cruises”, are all part of the future of…

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30

Jul

Korean Air Lines to suspend flights to Japan’s Sapporo as a result of diplomatic and economic row between the two countries

Korean Air Lines, the country's top carrier, said on Monday it will suspend flights between the South Korean city of Busan and Japan's Sapporo from Sept. 3, due to lean…

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30

Jul

17 persons die as Pakistani military aircraft crashes while on training flight

A Pakistani military aircraft on a training flight crashed in a built-up residential area in the garrison city of Rawalpindi early on Tuesday, killing all five crew members and 12…

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25

Jul

Wizz Air raises capacity outlook

Low-cost airline Wizz Air raised its capacity outlook as it delivered strong results for the three months ending June 30, bucking a recent trend of bad news in the industry.…

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23

Jul

Irish court award boy scalded by hot chocolate on Ryanair flight €25,000

An eight-year-old boy who who was scalded when hot chocolate spilled over him on a Ryanair flight has been awarded damages of €25,000 in the Circuit Civil Court. Judge James…

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23

Jul

British Airways pilots vote in favour of industrial action in dispute over pay

British Airways pilots have voted heavily in favour of industrial action in a dispute over pay. Members of the British Airline Pilots’ Association (Balpa) backed action by more than 9-1…

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21

Jul

Will Boeing win confidence again?

When have you ever been bothered about the type of aircraft you’re flying on? The airline will happily tell you which model it is, and furnish you with all sorts…

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21

Jul

Watch dramatic footage as stowaway climbs on taxiing airplane wing

A flight taking off from Lagos, Nigeria, was delayed on Friday after passengers on the flight noticed a man climbing onto the wing as it was taxiing toward the runway.…

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21

Jul

British Airways suspends flights to Egypt as a security precaution

The British government issued a travel warning for Egypt on Saturday citing a “heightened risk of terrorism against aviation,” as British Airways and German carrier Lufthansa suspended flights to Cairo…

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20

Jul

Photo Story: Southwest Airlines takes Boeing 737 Max out of schedules

  Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max aircraft sit parked on the tarmac of Southern California Logistics Airport in Victorville, California, USA, 19 July 2019. According to media reports, Southwest Airlines…

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16

Jul

Ryanair announces scaling-down of some its services and stop flying to certain airports due to Boeing 737 MAX crisis

Ryanair says delays to deliveries of the crisis-hit Boeing 737 MAX means it must scale back some of its services. The airline said it was identifying loss-making or poorly-performing bases…

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15

Jul

Zurich Airport’s hub status is “at risk”

Zurich Airport risks losing its hub status if flight time restrictions are rolled out, warns the CEO of Lufthansa, the German parent company of Swiss International Air Lines. Carsten Spohr…

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14

Jul

Nine Swedes die after plane crashes near Umea, Sweden

Nine Swedes were killed when their plane crashed during a skydiving trip near Umea, a small university city in northern Sweden, authorities said on Sunday. The small plane designed to…

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12

Jul

MH370 pilot was in control of plane till the end, new investigation shows, lending weight to suspicions of murder-suicide

The pilot of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 was in control of the plane “until the end”, French investigators reportedly suspect, after gaining access to "crucial" flight data. The Telegraph and…

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11

Jul

35 injured after flight from Vancouver to Sydney encountered turbulence over Hawaii

An Air Canada flight was forced to make an emergency landing in Hawaii with more than two dozen people suffering minor injuries. The plane was travelling from Vancouver to Sydney…

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10

Jul

Air Traffic control issues lead to suspension of flights in Gatwick airport

Gatwick airport has suspended all flights “due to an air traffic control systems issue”. The airport said that it is working with ANS, "our air traffic control provider, to rectify…

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10

Jul

Ryanair’s CEO warns of severe disruption for Britain’s aviation in case of No Deal Brexit

Britain’s aviation sector could see severe disruption in the medium-term if it leaves the European Union without a withdrawal agreement, Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary warned on Wednesday. “There are…

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10

Jul

Video footage released showing moment of deadly mid-air crash above the Alps

Italian police have released two videos of a crash between a helicopter and a light aircraft above the Alps in January that killed seven people, confirming their initial reconstruction. The…

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09

Jul

France to introduce eco-tax on airlines flying out of France

France will introduce an eco-tax on airlines flying out of France, which is expected to raise around €180 million from 2020, transport minister Elisabeth Borne said on Tuesday. "We have…

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05

Jul

Virgin Atlantic flight makes emergency landing in Boston

A Virgin Atlantic flight has made an emergency landing in Boston after a fire broke out on board. The plane was travelling from New York to London on Thursday night…

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04

Jul

An Exhibition Exploring Aviation Over The Next 100 Years At London’s Saatchi Gallery

  To celebrate its centenary British Airways is launching BA 2119: Flight of the Future, a first-of-its-kind exhibition looking ahead to the next 100 years of flying and imagining what…

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03

Jul

Boeing allocates $100 million to assist families of 737 Max crashes

Boeing, still reeling from the two deadly 737 Max crashes, is setting aside $100 million to assist the families of victims and communities impacted by the accidents in October and…

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01

Jul

Flight from Cologne to Israel forced to do emergency landing after the tearing of one of the landing wheels

Electra Airway flight from Cologne Germany to Ben Gurion Airport landed safely after Israeli Air Force jets were sent to inspect it and emergency teams dispatched to the airport after…

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01

Jul

Ten persons killed in plane crash in Texas

A light aircraft has crashed into an airport hangar in Texas killing all 10 people on board. The plane, a twin-engine Beechcraft BE-350 King Air, crashed shortly after take-off at…

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30

Jun

Threat of industrial action by pilots in Air Malta – MaltaToday

MaltaToday reports that the Airline Pilots Association has voted in favour of industrial action, threatening a full-blown strike to leave Air Malta planes grounded, unless the government accedes to their demands.According…

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27

Jun

Two pilots die as aircraft fails to stop during emergency landing manoeuvre in Siberia

The AN-24 aircraft of the Angara Airlines was flying from Ulan-Ude to Nizhneangarsk this morning. The accident happened on Thursday in the airport of Nizhneangarsk, Severobaikalsky District. The An-24 passenger…

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24

Jun

Woman forgotten in parked Air Canada plane

Canadian authorities are investigating how a woman was forgotten asleep on an Air Canada aircraft. Tiffani Adams said she was left alone on an Air Canada plane after falling asleep…

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22

Jun

Corporate Dispatch Be Informed Evening Roundup

  Good evening, These are the headlines of the stories reviewed and worked on by our editorial team.   Iran executes former Defence ministry employee suspected with spying for US…

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20

Jun

PhotoStory – Ryanair aircraft operated by Malta Air spotted in Stansted airport

Aeronews published photos of what probably is the first Ryanair aircraft at Stansted airport, operated by the newly set up Malta Air. The 9H-QAC Ryanair Boeing 737-800 was formerly registered as…

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18

Jun

API technology and collaborative economy’s contribution towards Air Malta’s success – BBC

BBC reports that Air Malta managed to turn its business around after two decades of losses and soar with the big boys and girls in the airline industry thanks to web-based APIs (Application Programming…

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17

Jun

The ‘business and marketing motives’ behind Ryanair’s Malta Air and its other subsidiaries – Economist

'Ryanair, has long defied conventional wisdom when it comes to branding. Its garish yellow and blue livery–much like its loud-mouthed chief executive, Michael O’Leary–is an assault on the senses. While…

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17

Jun

Photo Story: Paris Airshow kicks off

The Paris Air Show, one of the world’s most important air shows, kicked off Monday in the French capital. There is much attention on Boeing, which was plunged into crisis…

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16

Jun

British Airways Flight, Bravo Alpha Pappa, Takes Off To Celebrate Father’s Day

To celebrate Father’s Day  British Airways surprised some of its fathers and their sons and daughters by offering them the chance to work together on a special long-haul flight. The…

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15

Jun

Pilot dies after loosing control of aircraft during airshow in Poland

A German pilot was killed as his Jak-52 aircraft lost control and plunged into the Vistula River during a stunt performance at the 7th Płock Air Picnic in central Poland…

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15

Jun

Italy’s goverment open to discuss Alitalia’s with any investor, including infrastructure group Atlantia, despite friction over Genoa Bridge collapse

Italy’s industry ministry is open to discussions with any investor interested in the rescue of troubled carrier Alitalia, including infrastructure group Atlantia, two sources with knowledge of the matter said…

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13

Jun

No specific timetable for Boeing 737 MAX’s return

  The Federal Aviation Administration said  it does not have a specific timetable on when Boeing Co’s troubled 737 MAX jet would return to service after two fatal crashes led…

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11

Jun

Ryanair’s subsidiary Malta Air comes into being on Tuesday

Ryanair subsidiary airline Malta Air came into being on Tuesday with the signing of a deal between Ryanair and the government at the Auberge de Castille. Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary…

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11

Jun

Flight from Manchester delayed after passenger mistakes emergency exit for toilet door

A flight from Manchester was delayed for almost eight hours when a confused passenger opened an emergency exit after mistaking it for the toilet door. The Pakistan International Airways (PIA)…

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11

Jun

RyanAir’s other airlines

The launch of Malta Air will see Ryanair adding the fourth subsidiary to its operations. Currently, the airline owns and operates three subsidiaries including: Ryanair Sun; Ryanair UK; and Laudamotion.…

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09

Jun

Ryanair to open new airline, based in Malta – UPDATED

The Sunday Times of Malta reports that Ryanair will be opening a new airline to be based in Malta. The report says that the new airline called Malta Air that would…

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07

Jun

Passengers will soon be able to carry liquids and laptops inside hand luggage in Heathrow

Passengers will be able to carry liquids and laptops through security at Heathrow inside their hand luggage after new security scanners are installed. Other airports including Luton are also trialing the…

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03

Jun

Photo Story: British Airways resumes flights to Pakistan

An armed Pakistani security official stands guard as passengers from a British Airways flight arrive at Islamabad Airport in Islamabad, Pakistan, 03 June 2019. British Airways on 03 June, resumed…

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03

Jun

Passenger plane in Singapore escorted by fighter jets after bomb hoax

A Scoot airlines flight TR385 from Cebu in the Philippines had to be escorted mid-air by two fighter planes from Singapore's air force over a bomb threat which turned out…

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01

Jun

Wizz Air delivers strong full-year results

Low-cost airline Wizz Air has delivered strong full-year results, with pre-tax profit up 4.5 per cent to €300m, bucking a recent trend of bad news in the industry. Chief executive…

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30

May

Reports Libyan Airlines to resume flights to south of Libya

Mayor of Ghat Municipality in Libya, Qumani Saleh said that Libyan Airlines will resume flights next week between airports of Mitiga and Ghat by two flights a week. According to a…

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29

May

Airbus celebrates its 50th anniversary

Airbus kicked off its 50th anniversary celebrations in style today with a flypast over its Toulouse headquarters. A formation of Airbus family aircraft, including the A220, A320 Family, A330neo, A350…

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20

May

Ryanair posts its weakest annual profit in four years

  Ryanair posted its weakest annual profit in four years on Monday and said earnings could fall further next year as Europe's largest low-cost carrier grapples with overcapacity, Brexit and…

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20

May

Corporate Dispatch Morning Briefing – Monday 20th May 2019

Good morning, The leading story on all Maltese newspapers relates to the latest developments in the case of the murder of Lassane Cisse. The world headlines include the latest developments…

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20

May

Pressure on airlines to scrap charges for name changes on tickets

Airlines could soon be ordered to end charges for changing the name on a ticket. The British Civil Aviation Authority is urging carriers to make their terms and conditions more…

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