Jakob Wert – International Flight Network

Virgin Atlantic on final approach for fleet modernisation with new Airbus order

Jakob Wert — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 21:44:03 +0000

British carrier Virgin Atlantic is on pace to complete its fleet modernisation is the coming years. The airline wants to operate an all-widebody fleet of new generation aircraft by 2028 and has ... [read more]

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Yeti Airlines aircraft crashes in Pokhara, Nepal

Jakob Wert — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 06:52:57 +0000

A Yeti Airlines ATR 72, registrated as 9N-ANC and operating flight YT691 from Kathmandu to Pokhara in Nepal‘s West, has crashed in Pokhara. According to preliminary information, there were 68 passengers and ... [read more]

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Lessor AerCap orders more Boeing 787-9

Jakob Wert — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 12:58:02 +0000

Aircraft leasing company AerCap has placed an order for five more Boeing 787-9 aircraft. The latest commitment was announced at Farnborough Airshow 2022 in the UK. AerCap has the most outstanding orders ... [read more]

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Boom Supersonic presents new four-engined Overture design

Jakob Wert — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 10:18:47 +0000

Boom Supersonic has unveiled a new design for its future Overture jet at Farnborough Airshow 2022. The proposed supersonic aircraft type now features four engines, a new fuselage and wing shape. Its ... [read more]

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Deutsche Bahn joins forces with Star Alliance as first intermodal partner

Jakob Wert — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 19:56:49 +0000

German railway operator Deutsche Bahn (DB) is officially becoming a partner of Star Alliance, the world’s largest airline alliance. This was announced at Frankfurt Airport’s long distance train station on 4th July, ... [read more]

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Chinese airlines order nearly 300 Airbus aircraft

Jakob Wert — Sat, 02 Jul 2022 16:25:36 +0000

On Friday, July 1st, all three major Chinese airlines have signed orders with Airbus for nearly 300 Airbus A320neo family aircraft. Bejing-based Air China has ordered 96 A320neo family for itself and ... [read more]

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KLM halts carrying passengers to Amsterdam

Jakob Wert — Sat, 04 Jun 2022 18:44:05 +0000

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines says it was forced to make an ‘impactful decision’ on Saturday, 4th June. The airline announced in the afternoon that it has temporarily suspended carrying passengers from European ... [read more]

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Avianca and GOL to merge as owners create Abra Group

Jakob Wert — Wed, 11 May 2022 16:55:54 +0000

Shareholders of Colombian airline group Avianca Holding and Brazilian airline GOL have announced the creation of Abra Group, a new holding company in control of both carriers. Abra Group will be incorporated ... [read more]

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Lufthansa orders Boeing 777X freighters, additional 787 and 777F

Jakob Wert — Mon, 09 May 2022 17:52:04 +0000

Lufthansa Group has placed an order for a total of 17 Boeing long-haul aircraft, the German company announced on Monday. This latest order consists of seven additional Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner as well ... [read more]

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Inside Frankfurt’s partially finished Terminal 3

Jakob Wert — Thu, 05 May 2022 17:46:41 +0000

Frankfurt Airport’s expansion has reached a significant milestone. The construction of Terminal 3’s pier G has recently been completed. But the terminal is far from being open. Originally accelerated to quickly cater ... [read more]

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