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2022 Historic News

French Sea Fury sold to new owner in Canada

28th February 2022

Hawker Sea Fury FB.11 TF987 (WH589/F-AZXJ) is on its way to a new home in Canada…

Finnair

Finnair implements “emergency continency plan” as crisis deepens

28th February 2022

Finnair has warned that airspace changes caused by the crisis in Ukraine could have a “significant” impact on its business. The Helsinki-based carrier is the among the most exposed to the dramatic deterioration in relations with Moscow

Air cargo

Emirates SkyCargo hosts Spanish delegation

28th February 2022

Emirates SkyCargo has welcomed a senior delegation from Spain at its headquarters in Dubai

Inmarsat

SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket to Launch Inmarsat's Newest Satellite

28th February 2022

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch the second in the Inmarsat-6 series of satellites

Amelia

Thales and Amelia partner to improve environmental footprint

28th February 2022

Thales and Amelia form partnership to bring near-term improvements in the regional operator's environmental footprint

CSR

Sharjah Airport Authority wins Excellence Award

28th February 2022

The Sharjah Airport Authority been recognised for its commitment to sustainable development in the United Arab Emirates.

Bogotá Airport

Menzies Aviation wins Ultra Air contract

28th February 2022

Aviation logistics specialist Menzies Aviation has secured a three-year contract to provide full ground handling services for Colombian start-up Ultra Air

Antonov An-225

Ukraine crisis: Antonov An-225 reportedly destroyed

27th February 2022

Following days of conflict in Ukraine, one of the largest aircraft ever built, the Antonov An-225 Mriya has been destroyed by Russian forces, according to Ukrainian officals

Baykar Bayraktar TB2

Ukraine ‘appreciates’ Turkish defence support, calls out earlier German reluctance

27th February 2022

A senior Ukrainian official has praised the contribution that Turkey has in providing support to the country’s armed forces, before calling out Germany's earlier reluctance

Air cargo

Lufthansa Cargo outlines A321P2F launch date

27th February 2022

In response to the “continuing growth” of eCommerce demand, Lufthansa Cargo plans to kick-off operations with the Airbus A321P2F (passenger-to-freighter) from March 15 in a bid to offer its customers “even more capacity” and “additional fast connections”.

Alex Cruz

Thought BA’s Alex Cruz had disappeared? Think again…

26th February 2022

Since Alex Cruz stepped down as chief executive of British Airways, the Spaniard has been linked with various high-profile management positions across the global aviation sector. Now, after months of the industry rumour mill running red-hot, it appears he has finally agreed terms on at least one new aviation role.

Airbus

Finnair reveals A321 retirement plans

25th February 2022

This spring, Finnair is retiring four of its oldest jets. All of those leaving the fleet will be Airbus A321 examples, three of which are officially the oldest aircraft in the Finnish flag carrier’s current roster. Key Aero reveals where they're heading next