Daily Insight: Thursday 4 July 2019 – Independence Day
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Eurowings shifts focus to short-haul
Lufthansa’s low-cost airline Eurowings before the end of next year will re-focus on short-haul, point-to-point operations, slash costs by 15 percent and later on modernize its fleet. This is the most significant announcement at Lufthansa’s Capital Markets Day for investors…
Faulty wing parts suspected 312 737s (corrected)
Boeing is finding itself in new trouble after it and the FAA have identified potentially faulty parts fitted on 312 737NGs and MAX aircraft. Following a Service Bulletin by Boeing the FAA will issue an Airworthiness Directive for inspection and…
Niki Lauda: flying was his real passion
Not just the motorracing community but the aviation world as well is mourning the passing of Niki Lauda, who died on May 20 at the age of 70 after months of detioriating health after a lung transplant. Lauda is famous…
Gulfstream G650 gets steep approach, G600 approaches EIS
Gulfstream announced that the Gulfstream G650 is now FAA certified for Steep Approach, enabling the ultra-long-range aircraft access to more airports. Mark Burns, Gulfstream’s President stated “with the G650ER’s proven performance, our customers consistently arrive first to their destinations and…
Orange easyjet sees red, but improves on costs
Easyjet has ended HY1 2019 with a headline loss before tax of £-275mln, compared to -18mln the previous year. Total loss before tax is -272mln (-68mln). Still, the airline said on May 17 it has delivered in line with expectations.…