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Trust is a rescuer’s most important tool: 4/10/2026 12:10:06 PM; Rescue work requires a broad range of skills, good physical fitness and trust in one’s colleagues. At Helsinki Airport Rescue Services, a shift lasts 24 hours.
Virgin Australia Launches Australian-First All-in-One Flight Search Tool: 4/10/2026 12:06:25 PM; • Virgin Australia launches Australian-first all-in-one flight search tool, bringing cash fares, Points + Pay and Reward Seat options together in a single calendar view.
Loganair launches new direct service to Bordeaux for summer 2026: 4/10/2026 12:02:29 PM; The new service will operate twice weekly on Mondays and Fridays from 19 June through to 5 October, offering convenient access to one of France’s most celebrated regions for food, wine and culture.
Lufthansa City Airlines reaches collective labor agreement for cockpit and cabin crew: 4/10/2026 11:48:26 AM; • First collective labor agreement: Lufthansa City Airlines and ver.di have reached an agreement on comprehensive collective bargaining provisions for cockpit and cabin crew • Term through 2029: Commitment to a contract term of at least three years • Planning certainty and stability for the next phase of development • This agreement lays the foundation for growth, new …
PoCs Prove Industry is Ready for Contactless Travel: 4/10/2026 6:58:06 AM; The International Air Transport Association (IATA) published the results of several digital identity Proofs of Concept (PoCs) completed with the support of airlines, airports, technology providers and governments across Europe and Asia-Pacific.
AirAsia X Records Strong 1Q2026 Operating Performance With Passenger Growth of 9% YoY: 4/10/2026 6:56:08 AM; AirAsia X Berhad (“the Group”) has announced its preliminary operating statistics for the First Quarter of 2026 (“1Q2026”). This represents the inaugural consolidated report for the Group following the successful acquisition of the AirAsia aviation assets, bringing together all AirAsia branded airlines under a single listed entity.
SAS repeats top position as the world’s most punctual airline: 4/10/2026 4:05:24 AM; SAS has been ranked the world’s most punctual airline for March 2026, achieving an on‑time arrival rate of 89.75 percent in Cirium’s monthly On‑Time Performance report.
eDreams ODIGEO expands international footprint with subscription service in South Africa following proven market success: 4/10/2026 4:03:56 AM; • Move to full-scale expansion follows an operational period of more than a year that firmly established the subscription service in the region.
Air New Zealand trials new digital ID in a step toward more seamless travel: 4/10/2026 3:56:21 AM; Customers are required to show their passport multiple times across their journey including for check-in, boarding, transit and arrival processes. With airlines, airports, border agencies and partner airlines all carrying out separate checks, the experience can be time-consuming and fragmented.
ITA Airways delivers more customer value by switching app and website to Lufthansa Group platform: 4/8/2026 11:39:55 AM; • ITA Airways flights can now be flexibly combined with all other Lufthansa Group connections • New functionalities for enhanced travel experience ITA Airways is introducing a completely new digital offering to its customers.
Ardian signs an agreement to sell its stake in NHV to GD Helicopter Finance: 4/8/2026 10:23:06 AM; Ardian, a global private investment firm, announces it has entered into exclusive discussions with GD Helicopter Finance (“GDHF”) to sell its majority stake in NHV, a leading European helicopter operator specializing in B2B services.
Turkish Airlines’ 20 Years in Finland Celebrated at Helsinki Airport: 4/7/2026 12:33:46 PM; Turkish Airlines’ 20-year journey in Finland was celebrated at Helsinki Airport. The airline has been operating flights from Istanbul to Helsinki Airport for two decades.
Highlight of the anniversary year: Lufthansa celebrates 100 years since its first flights in Berlin: 4/6/2026 11:44:15 AM; • Special flights follow the routes from April 6, 1926, and take off for Zurich and Cologne on this special day • Jens Ritter, CEO of Lufthansa Airlines: “Driven by a pioneering spirit, it all began here in Berlin” • The anniversary Boeing 787-9 aircraft is named “Berlin”: named by Governing Mayor of Berlin, Kai Wegner It is a special date for …
easyJet set to fly into its busiest Easter getaway on record: 4/3/2026 7:28:19 AM; easyJet is preparing for its busiest ever Easter getaway, with customers set to travel on almost 30,000 flights, with 5.2 million seats on offer across Europe during the two‑week school break.
On Easter Monday: Lufthansa special flights will fly the routes of the inaugural flights from exactly 100 years ago: 4/3/2026 6:01:51 AM; • Just like on April 6, 1926: Two flights will depart from Berlin to Zurich and Cologne • A grand ceremony is planned at BER Airport • Numerous guests of honor, plane spotters, and spectators are expected On April 6, 1926, the first flights of the first “Luft Hansa” took off from Berlin.
SAS marks 80 years with anniversary aircraft: 4/3/2026 5:43:43 AM; SAS marks the start of its 80th year of operations with a specially painted Airbus A330-300, celebrating eight decades of connecting Scandinavia with the world.
Air New Zealand – Air China Alliance renewed through to 2031: 4/3/2026 5:29:27 AM; The decision reflects the Alliance’s role in supporting air links between New Zealand and China, as well as tourism and trade between the two countries.
Virgin Australia Extends Decade Long Partnership with Carlton Football Club: 4/3/2026 5:24:45 AM; Virgin Australia has extended its partnership with the Carlton Football Club for a further three years, cementing a more than decade long partnership and reinforcing the airline’s commitment to connecting travelling fans across the country.
Research into PFAS in soil and water at Schiphol: 4/3/2026 5:18:31 AM; Schiphol has commissioned a study into PFAS in the soil and water quality on the airport site due to the importance attached to a safe and healthy working and living environment at and around the airport.
Notice of Annual General Meeting Published: 4/2/2026 12:51:14 PM; Deutsche Lufthansa AG has published the notice convening the 73rd Annual General Meeting. The meeting will be held in person at Messe Frankfurt on May 12, 2026.