Strike by aviation unions in Argentina causes 319 flight cancellations

Strike by aviation unions in Argentina causes 319 flight cancellations

Buenos Aires. A 24-hour strike by Argentine aviation unions on Friday caused 319 flight cancellations and affected more than 30,000 Aerolíneas Argentinas passengers, the company and unions reported. Javier Milei’s government promises to declare the service essential, to avoid its suspension in the future. “The company estimates that the economic cost of this measure will … Read more

The Brussels Airlines flight is making an emergency landing in Lyon

The Brussels Airlines flight is making an emergency landing in Lyon

A plane that was supposed to connect Marseille with Brussels this afternoon had to make an emergency landing this Friday, August 16. The reason? The plane hit a bird mid-flight. In this type of situation, “you must land at the nearest airport”, said the Brussels Airlines press release to our colleagues at Le Soir. 2024-08-16 … Read more

Volotea has handed the mark of 10 million passengers carried in Nantes-Atlantique

Volotea has handed the mark of 10 million passengers carried in Nantes-Atlantique

On June 13, the Spanish low-cost firm Volotea celebrated the ten millionth passenger transported to Nantes because it was based there. With 50 tracks do not be 20 solely and so on 1.8 million seats supplied (+ 65% vs. 2019), Volotea continues to innovate and meet the wants of the passengers, particularly with two new … Read more

Brussels Airlines Pilots Strike: Unions Demand Responsibilty, Unrealistic Demands Rejected

Brussels Airlines Pilots Strike: Unions Demand Responsibilty, Unrealistic Demands Rejected

“We deeply regret these new irresponsible actions on the part of the pilot unions. We continue to call on the unions to take their responsibilities and stop relying on unrealistic demands,” adds the airline. “A considerable proposal for an increase in purchasing power is on the table and improvements regarding work-life balance have also been … Read more

“Saved by the French”. Meloni’s move with the Italian company Microtecnica

“Saved by the French”.  Meloni’s move with the Italian company Microtecnica

The Italian government exercised the golden power on the acquisition of the company Microtecnicacontrolled by Collins Aerospace, which deals with aerospace components, to the French group Safran, of which the French state holds 11% of the shares. The French company itself, informed of Rome’s intervention, announced this in a press release. “Following this decision, we … Read more

Horse Escape Forces Cargo Plane to Return to New York

Horse Escape Forces Cargo Plane to Return to New York

A cargo plane, which left New York for Liège, had to turn around and return to John F. Kennedy International Airport because a horse escaped from its stall, American media reported this Tuesday. Citing an air traffic control recording, ABC News reported that the horse managed to get loose last Thursday evening, within half an … Read more

Former Airbus Employees Share Their Stories in New Book

Former Airbus Employees Share Their Stories in New Book

Par Melissa Dupin Published on 20 Oct 23 at 2:16 p.m. See my news Follow L’Écho de la Presqu’île The Ariane association, chaired by Serge Fertré, is looking for former employees for their book of testimonies written by Nadine Couëdel and Catherine Rougier ©Mélissa DUPIN Remember the women and men who made the history ofAirbus. … Read more

JetBlue Launches New Transatlantic Service from Paris CDG to New York

JetBlue Launches New Transatlantic Service from Paris CDG to New York

It was greeted by a very facetious “Statue of Liberty” (a person in disguise) and draped with the stars and stripes, that the passengers of the inaugural Paris CDG-New York flight checked in at terminal 2B to cross the Atlantic on Friday June 30, 2023. JetBlue’s new daily transatlantic service adds to the two services … Read more

Delta reintroduces its Nice-New York route and commences a new Nice-Atlanta service effective May 13

Delta reintroduces its Nice-New York route and commences a new Nice-Atlanta service effective May 13

Delta is making a comeback at Nice-Côte d’Azur airport and will do a double blow for the entire 2023 summer season. From March 26, the American airline will relaunch its seasonal daily service to New York. The connection is relaunched for the 31st consecutive year and this therefore makes Delta the oldest American company to … Read more

US fighter jet shoots down ‘unidentified object’ flying over Canadian skies

US fighter jet shoots down ‘unidentified object’ flying over Canadian skies

Published on : 12/02/2023 – 06:59 In a joint operation between the United States and Canada, a US warplane shot down an unidentified object flying over Canada on Saturday afternoon. A new incident in the North American sky, after the destruction of a supposed Chinese spy balloon last week. An unidentified object flying over Canada … Read more