Drone Incursions Over European Airports
COPENHAGEN/MUNICHÂ – In recent weeks, sightings of unidentified drones over European airports have caused major disruptions to air traffic. In Munich, for example, the airport was closed several times overnight for hours after drones were spotted over runways. On one … Continue reading Drone Incursions Over European Airports
Malaysia Seals Landmark Airbus Deal
PARIS/KUALA LUMPUR – In a major boost to Franco-Malaysian relations, Malaysia has placed a landmark order for 70 aircraft with Airbus, one of Europe’s largest aerospace manufacturers. The announcement was made during Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s official visit to Paris, signaling … Continue reading Malaysia Seals Landmark Airbus Deal
Airlines Reroute Flights Amid Middle East Tensions
FRANKFURT/BANGKOK/TOKYO – After the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 in July 2014, many airlines—excluding Chinese carriers—abandoned the shorter northern routes over Russia and Ukraine. Flights between Western Europe and Asia were rerouted southward, adding three or more hours to … Continue reading Airlines Reroute Flights Amid Middle East Tensions
Qatar Airways is named the World’s Best Airline
PARIS – The 2025 World Airline Awards have been announced in a gala ceremony held on the 17th June 2025 at Paris Air Show, in the Air and Space Museum at the fabulous art deco Hall of Eight Columns of Le … Continue reading Qatar Airways is named the World’s Best Airline
Lufthansa Group increases profit by 66 million
FRANKFURT – “Aviation is and remains an industry of the future with sustained strong demand. Especially in unstable times, it enables international understanding through cultural and economic exchange. At the Lufthansa Group, we can look back on the strongest year … Continue reading Lufthansa Group increases profit by 66 million