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It's often forgotten that Dublin is one of the European airports with the best connections to the United States. In fact, Aer Lingus has greatly increased its range of services and destinations over the last few years, in particular with the introduction of small-capacity aircraft, the long-range Airbus A320 and A321. This has enabled it to...

This is not a surgical mask, nor is it part of a Darth Vardor or Stormtrooper costume. But it has the look of one, covering the lower part of the wearer's face, as well as a futuristic edge, in the tradition of the Star Wars series. And, like the mask that entered the...

By the end of 2024, the Lufthansa group will be equipping its short- and medium-haul Airbus aircraft with internet connectivity. Passengers travelling on European routes will thus be able to use Wi-Fi on board. The plan is to equip all aircraft in the Airbus A220/320 family (A220, A319, A320ceo, A320neo, A321ceo, A321neo) operated by Lufthansa...

Ethiopian Airlines Group, the fastest growing airline on the African continent, has signed agreements for the purchase of a total of 84 aircraft at the Dubai Airshow. It reinforces Ethiopian Airlines' leadership in Africa, having in just a few years taken the place held for decades by South African...

EasyJet has become the first airline in the world to sign a contract with Airbus for its carbon reduction initiative. Available as part of Airbus' Carbon Capture offering, the technology uses Direct Air Carbon Capture and Storage (DACCS) to provide airlines with carbon-neutral air...

The Air France-KLM Group is securing its future on long-haul routes. It has just announced its intention to order 50 Airbus A350-900s and A350-1000s. It also includes acquisition rights for a further 40 aircraft. This mega-order will enable the renewal and rationalisation of the long-haul fleet. It also reflects the company's ambition to improve its economic performance...

18 destinations, including many flights operated on a daily basis. This is what Brussels Airlines is offering this winter on its Sub-Saharan Africa network from Brussels. The Belgian national carrier is bringing a tenth Airbus A330 back into service for the 2024 summer season. This will enable it to restore its fleet...

As the undisputed showcase for the aerospace industry and its key players, the Salon International de l'Aéronautique et de l'Espace (SIAE) was a resounding success in the post-Covid era. The show welcomed a record 2,500 exhibitors from 46 countries, including 1,130 from France. By comparison, in 2019 the 53rd edition...

This is the latest aircraft to emerge from the factories of European aircraft manufacturer Airbus. The new A321XLR (Xtra Long Range) is the star attraction at the Paris Air Show, representing a new generation of aircraft. This single-aisle aircraft, derived from the classic Airbus A321, will push back the frontiers a little further by enabling a medium-capacity aircraft (180 to 220 seats depending on its size) to...

As the 2023 edition of the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget confirms a strong comeback for air transport, we can see that the recovery is particularly strong among Far Eastern and Pacific airlines. In particular, with the announcement of several major orders. In its market analysis, Boeing predicts worldwide demand for 42,595 new aircraft...

Saudi Arabia's openness to the world was bound to result in an increased presence of the oil-rich kingdom's airlines at the Paris Air Show. The first to create a buzz was Riyadh Air. Admittedly, Tony Douglas, the CEO of this carrier positioned in the top-of-the-range segment, has ruled out...

It's called the Comac C919 and it's the latest commercial jetliner. But its difference from other aircraft is already causing a stir. It is the first commercial aircraft from a Chinese manufacturer. The C919 marks China's entry into a market essentially dominated by the giants Airbus and Boeing....

Brussels Airlines closed 2022 with a loss of 74.1 million euros. However, this represents an improvement of 115 million euros on the previous year. With a more competitive structure, Brussels Airlines is looking to the future with greater optimism. The company is therefore resuming growth in the fleet and recruitment. If the...

Will Perth International Airport become Australia's new intercontinental hub? There is every reason to believe so. That's the ambition declared by Alan Joyce, CEO of Australia's national airline Qantas. Perth's geographical location, which might seem like a weakness, is proving to be an asset, at least for air transport. The capital of the state of...

Air India, owned by the Tata group, has announced its intention to order 250 Airbus aircraft. This is a record order for the European aircraft manufacturer in the post-Covid era. It also underlines Air India's ambition to strengthen its domestic and international activities. India backs its air transport against the Gulf carriers The contract includes 140 A320neo single-aisle...

The year 2022 marked an improvement in business for Airbus and Boeing. The two aircraft manufacturers have just published figures showing an increase in deliveries and orders for last year. These figures show that the recovery in global air transport is real. Airbus did better than its American counterpart. The European aircraft manufacturer...

It seems that the Airbus A380 has an above-average capacity for resilience... Regularly described as an endangered species, promised to be scrapped, the super-jumbo is now used to comebacks. Etihad recently announced the return to service of four A380s next summer. And now it's Emirates' turn...

On Monday, Air France released some details of its roadmap for the summer of 2023. And several business destinations are included in this summer programme. The route between Paris CDG and Zanzibar will be strengthened with an additional frequency of three flights a week. Above all, a new route to Dar Es Salam will be...

Air Côte d'Ivoire has just signed its first order for two Airbus A330neo aircraft. These are the national airline's first two long-haul aircraft. The agreement was announced at the Airbus headquarters in Toulouse, in the presence of Amadou Koné, Côte d'Ivoire's Minister of Transport, Laurent Loukou, CEO of Air Côte d'Ivoire, General Abdoulaye Coulibaly, CEO of Air France,...

Air India has often made the headlines in recent years. Unfortunately, in most cases, for negative reasons. A difficult period that the company would like to consign to history since its acquisition by the powerful Tata conglomerate. Tata's acquisition put an end to 69 years of...