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The Declining ME3

The results are grim. Etihad reported a loss of $1.9bn.  Emirates announced its first decline in profits in five years.  And Qatar is besieged and indications are to expect it to report 30% lower revenues because of the neighboring countries blockade of airspace. ...

Interview with Dr. Björn Becker – Lufthansa Group

Dr. Björn Becker is Senior Director, Product Management, Ground and Digital Services for Lufthansa.  His responsibilities range from the design of new lounges to implementing new programs to enhance customer services using technologies.  In this interview, we discuss...

Aer Lingus eyeing A321LRs?

News from Bloomberg suggests that AerLingus is about to announce a decision to select the Airbus A321LR to replace its Boeing 757s.  These 757s are primarily used to connect Ireland and US east coast cities.  The Boeing 757 is a remarkable aircraft that enjoyed great...

Ethiopian Airlines Airbus A350 First Flight to Johannesburg

Ethiopian Airlines, in it's 70th year of operation, is fulfilling its company motto: "The New Spirit of Africa". It is the first African airline (and second Star Alliance airline), to receive an Airbus A350XWB (on lease from the AerCap). With the delivery on 29th June...