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CrowdStrike retaliates against Delta Air Lines for ‘threats to litigation’
CrowdStrike has reacted to Delta Air Lines' threats of legal action against the cyber-security company for a botched update that caused thousands of flights to be grounded, denying the company was responsible for its own IT decisions or the…
We just need to build it: Concorde’s replacement is looking at supersonic flights from America
Boom Supersonic's founder explains why air travel will be at 1,300mph in the future.
The founder of a company that is seeking to build the successor to Concorde, has reacted to "flight shame" activists calling for an end to mass travel.…
British Airways pays first dividends since pandemic
British Airways, the owner of British Airways, will pay its shareholders a dividend for the first since the outbreak of the pandemic. The company has enjoyed a successful first half of 2024 with a positive outlook for the remainder of the…
EasyJet is on track to break records this summer
Easyjet has posted better-than-expected third-quarter revenue.
Investors were relieved by the performance, which came after Ryanair's disappointing results.
Ryanair warned Monday that the ticket prices for summer travel would be…
British Airways boss Luis Gallego says Heathrow has lost out to EU competitors.
Heathrow has fallen behind other airports due to high passenger costs, a lack investment and the high cost of passengers. This is according to the CEO of British Airways.
Luis Gallego is the CEO of IAG. He said Britain’s largest airport…
Ryanair’s profits fall by almost half as summer fares drop
Ryanair's profits dropped by nearly half between April-June and the airline warned that summer fares would be "substantially lower" than they were last year.
The largest airline in Europe reported a profit of €360m, or £303m, for the…
Green flying will lead to higher prices. Can it takeoff?
Anthony Nolan, pointing to the royal warrant emblazoned on one of the 23 green-and white trucks at Olleco’s depot near Heathrow Airport, points out the procession of British Airways aircraft shaking the roof tiles.
The commercial…
British Airways is under pressure to improve after cancellations soar
After a tough year that saw its cancellation rate soar, British Airways faces pressure to improve operations just as summer travel begins.
Cirium, a company that provides aviation analytics, has found that the airline cancelled 4,033…
British Airways faces a compensation bill of up to £100m for passengers who are delayed in a legal…
If a landmark case against British Airways or easyJet is successful, millions of passengers may be compensated for delayed flights.
British Airways and easyJet have been fighting to dismiss the case. This could force airlines to pay…
Boeing takeover threatens long-standing Belfast factory
Belfast has undergone many changes since the 1930s. The Short Brothers factory continued to produce planes and parts through the Second World War, the Troubles, and the decline of heavy industries.
But now, a takeover of Spirit…
As the air freight industry continues to evolve, IAG Cargo is at the forefront of this new era.
You might find car parts, berries and medicines in your hold luggage this summer, as well as mail or even drum sets from pop bands. It's a big deal. According to the International Air Transport Association, airlines worldwide are expected…
France’s flag carrier faces €180m loss as tourists avoid Paris Olympics
France's flag carrier, Air France, is preparing for a €180m loss (£153m), as tourists avoid Paris during the Olympics.
Air France reported on Monday that despite the alleged allure of the Paris Games, many people avoid the City of Light,…
Boeing criticised by US regulator after revealing details of panel blowout to media
Boeing was sanctioned for "blatantly violating" regulations when it revealed private information to media and speculated about the cause of the cabin-panel blowout that occurred on a brand new airplane operated by Alaska Airlines in…
EasyJet, Ryanair and Brussels criticise each other in net zero row
EasyJet and Ryanair have reacted angrily to a recent decision by the EU that long haul flights would be excluded from their crackdown on jet emission.
Budget airlines said that the announcement made on Wednesday will be a mockery to…
Virgin Atlantic abandons Heathrow’s third runway and returns to Gatwick
Airline to grow revenue by 20pc after emerging from Covid 'valley' of death
Virgin Atlantic, owned by Sir Richard Branson, is considering a return to Gatwick as well as flights from regional airports like Bristol. Virgin Atlantic has…
Heathrow is’seriously lagged’ behind other airports, says Emirates boss
Heathrow desperately needs investment and "has a serious lag" behind other airports, according to the president of Emirates.
Sir Tim Clark stated Heathrow pales in comparison to aviation hubs located in Asia and the Middle East. This…
Rolls-Royce’s remarkable British revival
How 'Turbo Tufan quelled the flames on an engineering giant's burning platform
Tufan Erginbilgic, who took over Rolls-Royce just a few weeks ago, called a nervous staff to huddle at the company's Derby headquarters.
The Turkish…
Airline pays £53m for selling tickets on cancelled flights
Qantas will pay A$100m (£53m) in penalties and A$20m to passengers as compensation for a legal dispute over the tickets it sold for cancelled flights.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's (ACCC) fine is among the highest…