Airbus Unveils Blended Wing Aircraft Demonstrator
Through AirbusUpNext, a research program, Airbus is currently working on a number of demonstrator projects in parallel
Europe
Kenya Airways and Alitalia Expand Codeshare Partnership
Kenya Airways has signed with Alitalia an enhanced codeshare agreement creating additional connectivity to the networks of the two airlines.
SAS Announces New Route Between Stockholm and Warsaw
The new SAS route will operate twice daily on weekdays, with a peak timetable suitable for business travelers, as well as once on Sundays.
Finnair Suspends its Nanjing and Beijing Daxing Routes
Due to the recent suspension of all group travel from China, Finnair will cancel its three weekly flights between Helsinki and Beijing Daxing
Airbus to Add A321 Production Capabilities in Toulouse
The new Airbus facilities will provide more flexibility for A321 production while keeping the overall single-aisle industrial capacity in Toulouse flat.
easyJet and Etihad Airways Announce New Partnership Deal
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has become the most recent airline to partner with easyJet, one of Europe’s largest airlines.
Wizz Air to Connect Tirana with Five Italian Destinations
Wizz Air is continuously expanding its network from Italy, offering in 2020 a total of 101 routes to 13 countries available from 13 Italian airports
Embraer Jets Return to Eastern Airways
Eastern Airways is re-entering the E-Jet market during January with the initial return of the Embraer 170 aircraft type to its fleet.
Willie Walsh to Retire as IAG Chief Executive
Willie Walsh has decided to retire as IAG Chief Executive Officer and stand down from the role and from the Board of IAG on 26 March 2020
Speculation Grows Over flybe’s Uncertain Future
Regional British airline flybe is said to be in talks over potential emergency financing after suffering mounting losses.