Europe

Finnair secured financing for its third A350 aircraft

Finnair has secured financing, arranged by BNP Paribas, for its third Airbus A350-900 XWB, which was delivered on 30 December 2015. The transaction amounts to approximately EUR 135 million, implemented using a Japanese Operating Lease with Call Option (JOLCO) structure, where the transaction amount is treated in Finnair’s IFRS accounting as a loan and the ... <a title="Finnair secured financing for its third A350 aircraft" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/finnair-secured-financing-for-its-third-a350-aircraft/" aria-label="Read more about Finnair secured financing for its third A350 aircraft">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 15, 2016 · 1 min read

Roy Scheerder bids farewell to Transavia

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Roy Scheerder, Commercial Director at Transavia, is saying goodbye. He has announced that he is ready for a new challenge and one that is outside the organisation. Roy will transfer all operational tasks as soon as possible, he will continue to be involved in policy and strategic choices until ... <a title="Roy Scheerder bids farewell to Transavia" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/roy-scheerder-bids-farewell-to-transavia/" aria-label="Read more about Roy Scheerder bids farewell to Transavia">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 14, 2016 · 2 min read

VLM Airlines to fly from Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen to Berlin, Dusseldorf and Hamburg

As from February 15, VLM Airlines will operate three routes from Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen. With three Fokker-50’s based at the airport VLM Airlines shows it’s belief in these new routes. Belgian regional airline VLM Airlines starts operating three routes to Berlin Tegel, Dusseldorf and Hamburg from Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen. Hamburg is already successfully operated by ... <a title="VLM Airlines to fly from Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen to Berlin, Dusseldorf and Hamburg" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/vlm-airlines-to-fly-from-bodensee-airport-friedrichshafen-to-berlin-dusseldorf-and-hamburg/" aria-label="Read more about VLM Airlines to fly from Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen to Berlin, Dusseldorf and Hamburg">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 14, 2016 · 2 min read

Ryanair announces new service between London Stansted and Timisoara

Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Ryanair today announced a new winter route from London Stansted to Timisoara, its newest base and first in Romania, with a daily service beginning in November. Ryanair’s Lisa Buckley said: “Ryanair is pleased to announce a new daily London Stansted winter service to/from Timisoara (Romania) beginning at the start ... <a title="Ryanair announces new service between London Stansted and Timisoara" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/ryanair-announces-new-service-between-london-stansted-and-timisoara/" aria-label="Read more about Ryanair announces new service between London Stansted and Timisoara">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 14, 2016 · 1 min read

bmi regional announces new key senior management appointments

As part of its renewed focus on customer interaction and engagement, bmi regional has strengthened its senior management structure with the appointments of Alwin Hollander as Director of Sales and Rachel Start as Director of Customer Engagement. With responsibility for all sales across bmi regional’s network, Alwin will be managing a team engaging with existing ... <a title="bmi regional announces new key senior management appointments" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/bmi-regional-announces-new-key-senior-management-appointments/" aria-label="Read more about bmi regional announces new key senior management appointments">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 14, 2016 · 2 min read

Hamish Davidson appointed new CEO of VLM Airlines.

Claus Fischer and Werner Borchert have also joined the new management team of the Antwerp based European regional airline. Hamish Davidson, the new CEO who succeeds to Steve Blair, has extensive airline and financial experience of more than 25 years. Prior he was CEO of Sunrise Airways and served as Executive Vice President of BAE ... <a title="Hamish Davidson appointed new CEO of VLM Airlines." class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/hamish-davidson-appointed-new-ceo-of-vlm-airlines/" aria-label="Read more about Hamish Davidson appointed new CEO of VLM Airlines.">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 14, 2016 · 2 min read

KLM Cityhopper confirms options for two E175s

Embraer announced that KLM Cityhopper, KLM’s subsidiary for European operations, confirmed options for two additional E175s. The original contract, covering 17 firm orders (15 E175s and two E190s) and 17 options (all for the E175 version), was announced in March 2015. Options for 15 aircraft of the same model still remain. The two new E175s ... <a title="KLM Cityhopper confirms options for two E175s" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/klm-cityhopper-confirms-options-for-two-e175s/" aria-label="Read more about KLM Cityhopper confirms options for two E175s">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 14, 2016 · 2 min read

Wizz Air announces new route from Sofia to Birmingham

The route will commence on 28 March and will be operated with two weekly flights on Mondays and Fridays. The new service is Wizz Air’s third low-fare route between Sofia and the U.K. along with London Luton and Bristol. With this new service, Wizz Air is now offering 27 routes to 14 countries from Sofia. ... <a title="Wizz Air announces new route from Sofia to Birmingham" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/wizz-air-announces-new-route-from-sofia-to-birmingham/" aria-label="Read more about Wizz Air announces new route from Sofia to Birmingham">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 12, 2016 · 1 min read

Blue Islands seeks franchise partnership with Flybe

Blue Islands today announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, to become its third franchise partner with effect from May 2016, operating services in Flybe branded aircraft. Flybe’s existing franchise partners are Loganair and Stobart Air. Rob Veron, Blue Islands’ Managing Director said: “By becoming a franchise partner ... <a title="Blue Islands seeks franchise partnership with Flybe" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/blue-islands-seeks-franchise-partnership-with-flybe/" aria-label="Read more about Blue Islands seeks franchise partnership with Flybe">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 12, 2016 · 2 min read

Wizz Air announces new route from Timisoara to Eindhoven

The service will begin on 29 March, and will be operated three times per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The new service is Wizz Air’s third low-fare route between Romania and the Netherlands. Located in the south of the country, Eindhoven is a famous university city, which is loved by tourists for the lively ... <a title="Wizz Air announces new route from Timisoara to Eindhoven" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/wizz-air-announces-new-route-from-timisoara-to-eindhoven/" aria-label="Read more about Wizz Air announces new route from Timisoara to Eindhoven">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jan 12, 2016 · 1 min read