Articles by Jakob Wert

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]