Aviation staff shortage woes could be solved by taking the right approach

While the European aviation industry have been showing strong signs of post-COVID recovery, many aviation businesses still have to work in a survival mode. Crew members have all been living in fear – job security being one of the biggest worries. Airlines are struggling with shortage of regional talent, especially in Europe. However, the issues […]

Cargolux renews GDP certification

Cargolux Airlines has successfully renewed its GDP certification after passing the GDP Surveillance Audit, which validates the certification for another year. The airline says it means its management system fulfills the requirements of the EU directive ‘Guidelines on Good Distribution Practice of Medicinal Products for Human Use’ and of World Health Organisation guidelines. Cargolux became the […]

IAG Cargo boosts operations as braces itself for Christmas boom

IAG Cargo has ramped up its operations which it says has been done to “ensure its customers can ship their goods in time for the Christmas holiday season”. The carrier says the countdown is on, as the last maritime shipments capable of getting goods to market in time for the festive season have now departed. […]

TAP Portugal places Airbus order days after takeover

TAP Portugal has signed a firm order with Airbus for 53 widebody and single-aisle aircraft including 14 A330-900neo, and 15 A320neos and 24 A321neos. The aircraft will join TAP Portugal’s fleet as part of the fleet renewal announced by the airline’s new majority owner Atlantic Gateway, which acquired 61 per cent of the carrier last […]

Finnair denies any talks with IAG over sale

Finnair has refuted rumours that it was in talks with the International Airlines Group (IAG) over the group taking it over. The Nordic carrier released a press statement to comment on the market speculation and a newspaper report in Finland and says “no ownership negotiations are ongoing”. The statement continues: “Finnair notes that there has […]