European airlines launch 1,356 new routes in 2024, led by Ryanair and easyJet, transforming air connectivity across the continent.
Wizz Air
Airbus prepares to deliver the first Pratt & Whitney-powered A321XLR to Wizz Air, revolutionizing long-haul efficiency.
Increased tensions in the Middle East have sparked safety debates among European pilots over flying routes through the region.
Wizz Air (W6) flight from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (GDN), Poland to Tromso Airport (TOS), Norway was forced to make an emergency diversion landing to Stockholm (ARN), Sweden due to reports of smoke in the cabin.
British Airways (BA) will resume flights from London Heathrow (LHR) to Tbilisi (TBS), Georgia on March 30, 2025.
Wizz Air (W9) announces the introduction of its first Airbus A321XLR (Extra Long Range) aircraft to Wizz Air UK’s fleet at London Gatwick (LGW).
Wizz Air (W6) plans to base its first Airbus A321XLR in Milan (MXP) and launch daily flights to Abu Dhabi (AUH) starting June 2, 2025.
Wizz Air (W6), the Hungarian low-cost carrier, is experiencing a period of mixed growth and strategic adjustments as it grapples with ongoing issues affecting its Pratt and Whitney GTF (Geared Turbofan) engines.
Hungary-based Wizz Air (W6) is targeting the Indian market, aiming to connect European cities with Indian destinations at competitive prices.
The second major player is Indigo Partners, a private equity firm based in Arizona, established in 2002. Unlike Neeleman, Indigo Partners operates with much less visibility.