Airlines

Czech Republic

Should the state get involved in Smartwings and CSA Czech Airlines? Or even take over the airlines entirely? A heated debate has broken out in the Czech Republic. More

19.05.20 - 15:58 | Timo Nowack 0

Thomas Cook Aviation and Balearics

Two former airlines of the Thomas Cook Group had to file for insolvency. Now it looks like Thomas Cook Aviation and Balearics may return. More

19.05.20 - 7:47 | Stefan Eiselin 0

Dismissal or continuation?

The dispute between the trade union and management of the Austrian low-cost airline continues. While the future of Lauda in Vienna is currently in danger, the language of documents is sometimes disputed. More

18.05.20 - 10:39 | Stefan Eiselin 0

Brussels meeting on Friday

The Belgian Government is not pleased with the cost cutting plans of Brussels Airlines. Before a meeting with Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr, tensions are rising. More

14.05.20 - 15:17 | Timo Nowack 0

Insolvency

There are claims of 88 million euros against the insolvent Adria Airways. The largest single item comes from Lufthansa Group. More

13.05.20 - 16:35 | Timo Nowack 0

Lufthansa negotiations

When the German government enters the capital of Lufthansa, that will be a big change for the airline. But state holdings are not that uncommon in aviation. An overview. More

12.05.20 - 9:27 | Timo Nowack 0

Rescue of South African Airways

In search of a recipe for success for a national airline, South Africa looks towards Switzerland. The regional airline Airlink offers itself as a South African Crossair. More

11.05.20 - 9:16 | Timo Nowack 0

French airline

France's government is prepared to help the country's second largest airline - but only if the two German Corsair shareholders invest as well. More

08.05.20 - 12:20 | Stefan Eiselin 0

Negotiations are ongoing

Lufthansa and the German government are in negotiations over an aid package of nine billion euros. The state wants 25 per cent plus one share. More

07.05.20 - 16:42 | Timo Nowack 0

Cost-cutting measures

Austrian Airlines must cut its cost. 1100 jobs are to be lost as a result. But the airline's suppliers will also not get off scot-free. More

07.05.20 - 14:35 | Stefan Eiselin 0

Alternative to Austrian Airlines

The negotiations of Austrian Airlines on state aid are proving difficult. Now two competitors are apparently offering themselves as alternatives in Vienna. More

06.05.20 - 15:17 | Timo Nowack 0

Lufthansa's Super Star

For more than ten years Lufthansa tried to restore an old Lockheed Starliner and make it airworthy again. Now the total cost of the project is known. More

06.05.20 - 9:03 | Timo Nowack 0

Flight cancellations

While the negotiations on state aid continue, Lufthansa is spending around 800 million euros a month. And it is faced with high refunds for cancelled flights. More

05.05.20 - 16:23 | Timo Nowack 0

Plans have changed

IAG signed a letter of intent for 200 Boeing 737 Max last summer. Many of the new planes were planned for use at London Gatwick. But the plans for the British Airways base there have changed. More

05.05.20 - 9:50 | Timo Nowack 0

General meeting approves plan

After bondholders and lessors, shareholders also said yes to the rescue plan. Norwegian will receive fresh capital and get rid of high debts. More

04.05.20 - 14:41 | Stefan Eiselin 0

Long-term storage

The Lufthansa subsidiary will not need some jets for a long period of time. It therefore sent five Airbus A320s and two A330s down south. Swiss chose Jordan for aircraft storage. More

04.05.20 - 9:42 | Stefan Eiselin 0

State shareholding

Air France and KLM have not been in a cuddly mood for some time. Now the current crisis could lead to a final end. More

29.04.20 - 11:43 | Timo Nowack 0

State credits

The holiday airline is saved. Condor gets new state loans of more than half a billion euros. More

27.04.20 - 10:32 | Stefan Eiselin 0