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Lufthansa's acquisition of a 41% stake in ITA Airways is set to bring significant changes. The plan includes integrating ITA into Lufthansa's operations, shifting ITA from SkyTeam to Star Alliance, and developing Rome Fiumicino Airport into a key intercontinental hub. As part of this transition, ITA will be excluded from Lufthansa's Atlantic Joint Venture with Air Canada and United Airlines for two years. This measure addresses regulatory concerns and aims to maintain fair competition on transatlantic routes. While this exclusion may limit ITA's immediate growth in the transatlantic market, it ensures a balanced competitive environment. Future integration could lead to expanded connectivity and improved route management. #aviation #airline industry #Lufthansa #ITAAirways #AirCanada #UnitedAirlines

https://lnkd.in/gVThtSv8 Journey of Lufthansa airlines in aviation since the 1920s One of the popular quotes says, “Take one step at a time”. That would be the exact way of the great Lufthansa airlines. Though the airline has become one of the biggest airlines worldwide. Already, it has more than 200 aircraft flying its way through more than 200 destinations. Sounds cool! But what would be the reason for such immense growth? Get to know the story of the airline that made it vast despite starting small. #lufthansaairlines #lufthansa #biggestairlines #aviation #aviationarticles get to know more Lufthansa Group

Condor Airlines, officially known as Condor Flugdienst GmbH, is a German leisure airline that specializes in flights to vacation destinations worldwide. Here's an overview of the airline: Founding and Ownership: Founded in 1955, Condor is one of the oldest airlines in Germany. It initially operated as a subsidiary of Lufthansa but has undergone several ownership changes. As of 2024, it is independently operated and continues to focus on leisure travel. Based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Condor operates a fleet that includes Airbus A320 family and Airbus A330neo aircraft, as well as Boeing 757s and 767s, particularly for long-haul routes. #lufthansaairlines #qatar #usareels #avgeekspotting #reelsfbシ #singapore #AirEuropa #reelsvideoシ #etihad #Delta #CondorAirlines

Lufthansa - ITA Airways and a shared legacy The recent green light from the European Commission for Lufthansa’s #acquisition of ITA Airways marks a significant milestone for European aviation. This decision not only paves the way for ITA’s transformation but also recalls a fascinating connection between the two Carriers that dates back decades. One example of this historical link is the story of I-DUPB (see below picture), a McDonnell Douglas MD-11 that transitioned from Alitalia Società Aerea Italiana S.p.A. to Lufthansa Cargo in the early 2000s. This aircraft’s journey between the two airlines symbolizes the shared threads of innovation and #resilience in European aviation. Adding to this sense of legacy, Lufthansa Cargo recently celebrated its 30th anniversary, a testament to its enduring #excellence in airfreight. It’s remarkable to see how history continues to evolve, with Lufthansa once again playing a central role in shaping the future of European skies, this time through its partnership with ITA Airways. As ITA embarks on this new chapter with Lufthansa, the connection between their past and present becomes a powerful reminder of how aviation bridges #history, #innovation, and #opportunity.

Wow, what a year for European aviation! . Ryanair's success with their massive 737 fleet is impressive, while British Airways proves that luxury still pays. But Lufthansa takes the crown with their diverse fleet, including those magnificent 747-8s! 👑 Which airline do you think will lead the pack in 2024? Share your predictions below! #AviationIndustry #EuropeanAirlines #PilotLife #AirlineSuccess For more such content follow @Aviatryx

Nice to see Malaysia Airlines Group (MAG) move forward with long held ambitions to launch a 2nd Europe route. The timing of Friday's announcement may seem strange given MAG just slashed capacity by 20% to ensure operational stability. However, by the time Paris is launched in late March the group should be on a more solid footing, as I explained in the Astro AWANI interview last week: “Most of the operational issues they have been facing can be resolved in the next few months as they get aircraft back into service. It should be short term ... and the airline will be on a better footing next year.” https://lnkd.in/ekG7b-8R MAG also expects to take delivery of its first 6 A330-900neos by end Mar-2024, freeing up A350 capacity for Paris. Based on current OAG schedules, MAG’s A350 fleet is now used for double daily services to Doha and London along with 2 weekly Narita flights. Doha and Narita are among the initial A330-900 routes. MAG initially planned to use its A350 fleet to launch a 2nd Europe route after London in 2018. At the time Paris was a frontrunner along with Amsterdam. Related CAPA analysis that I wrote in Jun-2017: https://lnkd.in/eCD-Z_Zd Malaysia Airlines System (MAS) dropped Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Istanbul and Paris in 2015/early 2016 as part of a major restructuring that led to the establishment of MAG, replacing MAS. The restructuring also included lease deals for 6 new A350-900s, which were delivered from Nov-2017 to Jul-2018. While MAG quickly implemented the plan to transition both London frequencies from A380s to A350s, the 2nd Europe route never materialized. MAG started relooking at a 2nd Europe route in 2022 with initially Istanbul the frontrunner. However, the launch of Doha in May-2022 was so successful it decided to add a second Doha frequency in Aug-2022 instead of moving forward with a new Europe route. MAG therefore continued to use A350s for medium haul routes (prior to COVID it was Narita, Osaka and Sydney). A 7th A350 (a used ex-SAS -900) was added in late 2023, resulting in 28 widebodies including 15 A330-300s and 6 ex-Air Berlin A330-200s (added in 2018). Prior to the restructuring MAS had 34 widebodies, including the same 15 A330-300s, 13 777-200ERs and 6 A380s (taken back by Airbus as part of the 2022 deal for 20 A330-900s). MAG’s widebody capacity was 94% recovered in Aug-2024 (vs Aug-2019), based on OAG data. But overall international seat capacity was 103% recovered last month (prior to the recent cuts), due to more 737 flights and 737 densification. MAG now has 51 737s (includes 4 MAXs) vs 48 in 2019. MAG now has 57 international destinations & 62 routes (excludes charters) vs 47 & 53 in Sep-2019. MAG has been expanding its international network over the last year, launching 13 destinations with a focus on South Asia & SE Asia. Paris will not be easy commercially as SE Asia-Europe market conditions are now normalizing. However, Paris will help feed Australia/NZ and MAG’s expanded regional network.

Airbus Aircraft’s CEO Christian Scherer’s Hint at A380 Revival Sparks Industry Buzz Last month, Christian Scherer, head of Airbus’s civil aircraft division, hinted at a potential revival of the A380 production. Despite Airbus halting the $450 million “king of the skies” in 2021 in favor of smaller, fuel-efficient jets, Scherer’s comment to Hamburger Abendblatt—“the door to the A380 production line is closed, but not locked”—has reignited industry excitement. The A380 is witnessing an unexpected comeback. Initially shelved during the pandemic due to rising fuel costs and expected drops in premium travel demand, airlines like Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Korean Air, Japan’s ANA, and Etihad have reintroduced the superjumbo. Its premium seats, which comprise a quarter of the aircraft but generate three-quarters of its profit, are proving their worth once more. Only Air France and Malaysian Airlines have adhered to their phase-out plans. Could this resurgence lead to a full-scale production revival? In aviation, as Scherer says, “nothing is ever ruled out.” #A380 #Aviation #Airbus #Aerospace #AviationNews #AviationIndustry #Airlines #AviationRevival #Sustainability #AviationFuture

In September, Finnair carried 1,015,600 passengers, which was 10.2% more than in September 2023. https://lnkd.in/eHG5sip5 #Air101 #Travel #Aviation #avgeek The overall capacity, measured in Available Seat Kilometres (ASK), increased in September by 9.0% year-on-year as additional narrow-body capacity was deployed by Finnair after the wet lease outs to British Airways ended in March 2024. In addition, the strong capacity growth in Asian traffic continued. If wet lease-outs are included, capacity increased by 11.2% due to the cooperation with Qantas. Finnair's traffic, measured in Revenue Passenger Kilometres (RPKs), increased by 6.7%. The Passenger Load Factor (PLF) declined by 1.6% points to 76.3%. The distance-based reported traffic figures do not take into account longer routings caused by the airspace closure as they are based on Great-Circle distance in accordance with the industry practice.

The advantage of being open 24 hours a day: 7 departures with 4 different airlines to Antalya within 3.5 hours at night, a common occurrence at Münster/Osnabrück Airport (FMO) in the next few weeks. This is of great benefit to our airline partners, as they have full operational flexibility and can increase the utilisation of their aircraft. The question is often asked whether people want to fly at this time of night: yes, holidaymakers like these times because they gain almost an extra day at their destination by arriving early and returning late.   SunExpress Mavi Gök Airlines Pegasus Airlines Corendon Airlines Fraport TAV Antalya Airport #FMO #Aviation #Airlines #Airports #MaviGökAirlines #SunExpress #PegasusAirlines #CorendonAirlines