Europe

André Wall appointed Iberia’s new Chief Technical Officer

André Wall has today assumed his duties as Iberia’s new Chief Technical Officer, responsible for the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of the Iberia fleet as well as those of the more than 100 airline customers of Iberia Maintenance. A graduate in Industrial Engineering from Berlin’s TFH Technical University, Wall has had a long career in the ... <a title="André Wall appointed Iberia’s new Chief Technical Officer" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/andre-wall-appointed-iberia-s-new-chief-technical-officer/" aria-label="Read more about André Wall appointed Iberia’s new Chief Technical Officer">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 15, 2016 · 2 min read

Icelandair to offer Gate2Gate Wi-Fi

Historically passengers have had to wait until the aircraft reaches 10.000 feet before the Wi-Fi is switched on and it is switched off before landing.  This new development on board Icelandair planes will mean the Wi-Fi is never switched off and also the use of electronic devices is now will be allowed during takeoff and ... <a title="Icelandair to offer Gate2Gate Wi-Fi" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/icelandair-to-offer-gate2gate-wi-fi/" aria-label="Read more about Icelandair to offer Gate2Gate Wi-Fi">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 15, 2016 · 1 min read

Robert Heusmann appointed Head of Fleet Planning at Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa and SWISS

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Robert Heusmann will assume the position as Head of Fleet Planning of the hub airlines Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa and SWISS effective March 1, 2016. In this capacity he will be in charge of short- and medium-term fleet planning at the Frankfurt, Munich, Vienna and Zurich flight hubs. He will ... <a title="Robert Heusmann appointed Head of Fleet Planning at Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa and SWISS" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/robert-heusmann-appointed-head-of-fleet-planning-at-austrian-airlines-lufthansa-and-swiss/" aria-label="Read more about Robert Heusmann appointed Head of Fleet Planning at Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa and SWISS">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 15, 2016 · 2 min read

Austrian starts operating its second Embraer jet on revenue flights

Austrian Airlines today inaugurated its second Embraer 195, as the aircraft took off this morning from Vienna Airport at 07:40 am, operating flight number OS 625. The initial flight was destined for Warsawa. The airplane landed at its destination at 8:35 am, which is even five minutes before the scheduled arrival time. The jet with the ... <a title="Austrian starts operating its second Embraer jet on revenue flights" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/austrian-starts-operating-its-second-embraer-jet-on-revenue-flights/" aria-label="Read more about Austrian starts operating its second Embraer jet on revenue flights">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 12, 2016 · 2 min read

DHL launches new route to connect Northern Morocco with Europe

DHL today announced the launch of a new direct daily flight between Ibn Battouta airport in Tangier, Morocco to DHL’s global hub in Leipzig, Germany, connecting northern Morocco’s high-growth economic zones to Europe. The service provides customers in Morocco with a reduction in delivery time by 4 hours and an extended pickup time limit by ... <a title="DHL launches new route to connect Northern Morocco with Europe" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/dhl-launches-new-route-to-connect-northern-morocco-with-europe/" aria-label="Read more about DHL launches new route to connect Northern Morocco with Europe">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 12, 2016 · 3 min read

Nordic Aviation launches summer flights to Edinburgh and Rijeka

In addition to its previously announced summer destinations, Nordic Aviation, in cooperation with Adria Airways, will also be launching summer flights to Rijeka in Croatia and Edinburgh in Scotland. Nordic Aviation board member Erik Sakkov says the company is pleased to announce that these exciting new summer destinations will be added to the Nordic Aviation’s ... <a title="Nordic Aviation launches summer flights to Edinburgh and Rijeka" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/nordic-aviation-launches-summer-flights-to-edinburgh-and-rijeka/" aria-label="Read more about Nordic Aviation launches summer flights to Edinburgh and Rijeka">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 11, 2016 · 2 min read

Wizz Air announces new Porto route from Warsaw

Wizz Air today announced a new route from Warsaw to Porto, Portugal. The new service will commence on 15 May and operate with two weekly flights, on Wednesdays and Sundays.  With its newest Portugal service, Wizz Air now offers a total of 123 routes to 22 countries from Poland. Gabor Vasarhelyi, Communications Manager at Wizz ... <a title="Wizz Air announces new Porto route from Warsaw" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/wizz-air-announces-new-porto-route-from-warsaw/" aria-label="Read more about Wizz Air announces new Porto route from Warsaw">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 11, 2016 · 1 min read

Ellinair adds A319 to its fleet

Greek airline Ellinair welcomed an additional Airbus A319 to its fleet at Thessaloniki International Airport, the airline’s main hub. The new Airbus A319 is configured with a seating capacity for 144 passengers.  Although it has already been registered in the Greek register, the aircraft is expected to start its flights on domestic routes and to Moscow ... <a title="Ellinair adds A319 to its fleet" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/ellinair-adds-a319-to-its-fleet/" aria-label="Read more about Ellinair adds A319 to its fleet">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 11, 2016 · 2 min read

Airbus starts A350-1000 final assembly

Airbus has started final assembly of the first A350-1000 on schedule at the A350 XWB Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse, France. This A350-1000, one of three flight test aircraft to be built, will take to the skies for its maiden flight before the end of 2016. A350-1000 deliveries will start in mid-2017. To ensure ... <a title="Airbus starts A350-1000 final assembly" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/airbus-starts-a350-1000-final-assembly/" aria-label="Read more about Airbus starts A350-1000 final assembly">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 10, 2016 · 2 min read

Aurigny announces new route to Barcelona

Aurigny announced that tickets will soon be on sale for a new summer route from Guernsey to Barcelona. The service will operate over four Saturdays, from 23rd July to 13th August, using Aurigny’s Embraer 195 jet. The aircraft will depart Guernsey at 18.30 and arrive in Barcelona at 21.15. The return flight will arrive back ... <a title="Aurigny announces new route to Barcelona" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/aurigny-announces-new-route-to-barcelona/" aria-label="Read more about Aurigny announces new route to Barcelona">Read more</a>

AT Staff Feb 10, 2016 · 2 min read