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Air France continues to renew its fleet and takes delivery of its 10th Airbus A220-300
10Jul By Editorial TeamNo Comments
Travel & Food

Air France continues to renew its fleet and takes delivery of its 10th Airbus A220-300

Air France continues to integrate latest-generation aircraft, with an improved economic and environmental performance, into its fleet. By 2030, these aircraft will make up 70% of the Air France fleet - compared to 7% today – thanks to an ambitious investment plan of one billion euros per year. The tenth A220-300 Today, the company has reached a symbolic milestone, with the arrival of its 10th Airbus A220-300, the latest jewel in its medium-haul fleet. The aircraft, with registration number F-HZUJ, left the Airbus assembly line in Mirabel (Quebec) to join Paris-Charles de Gaulle, where it will operate the company’s short and medium-haul flights. It will operate its first commercial flight to Venice on 5th July 2022 (Air France flight 1126). The aircraft sports its new name “Auvers-sur...
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IATA: Schiphol flight restrictions throttling air connectivity benefits in the Netherlands
24Jun By Editorial TeamNo Comments
Travel & Food

IATA: Schiphol flight restrictions throttling air connectivity benefits in the Netherlands

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed shock at the announcement by the government of the Netherlands will cut the number of annual flights at Schiphol Airport to 440,000 – a 20% cut to Schiphol’s potential cap. “This sudden decision is a shocking blow to aviation, jobs, and the economy of the Netherlands. It comes on top of a tripling of the passenger tax, and a 37% rise in airport charges. We are seeing a throttling of air connectivity which has been steadily built up for 100 years, and supported large parts of the Dutch economy and the aspirations of millions of Dutch travelers,” said Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General. The justification put forward for the cut is not supported by facts. The government claims that the cuts will reduce noise and deliver a s...
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Response of KLM to state agent’s third report
24Jun By Editorial TeamNo Comments
Business

Response of KLM to state agent’s third report

The third report issued by the state agent – who oversees compliance with the conditions attached by government to the loan package – was published on Thursday. The report states that KLM has so far comfortably met the conditions set by government. Instead of the required 15% cut in controllable costs, KLM has achieved a 30% reduction. This has, in part, been possible through the huge efforts of KLM employees, making substantial employment conditions-based contributions during the Covid-19 crisis. In 2020, KLM utilised €942 million of the total loan package of €3.4 billion. In May and June this year, KLM repaid two thirds of this amount, leaving only €277 million of the utilised government loan outstanding. KLM also intends to repay this amount this year. Moreover, government has offere...
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