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The IATA Reports Big Aviation Industry Losses to Continue Into 2021

2020-11-25 by Argophilia Travel News

Norwegian Airlines

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the industry is expecting deep losses will continue into 2021.

Tags: airline industry, airline losses, airline news, airlins, aviation, aviation industry, coronavirus recovery, IATA, industry recovery

Gulfstream’s G600 Gets EU Aviation Safety Agency Approval

2020-05-12 by Phil Butler

G600

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation says European clients will soon be able to take delivery of the award-winning Gulfstream G600.

Tags: Aerospace, aircraft, aviation, EASA certification, fast jets, flights, G600, Gulfstream, jets, private charter

AEGEAN Announces Pilot Scholarships for 100 Greek Students

2018-08-01 by Argophilia Travel News

Aegean

Greece’s national carrier Aegean Airliness (AEGEAN) announced on Tuesday, that it was granting scholarships to 100 Greek students seeking to become pilots with applications being accepted until September 7.

Tags: Aegean, Aegean Airliness, airlines, aviation, Compass Pilot Aptitude Test, Greek airlines, pilot training

TUI Travel announces new Aviation senior leadership team

2014-04-15 by Aleksandr Shatskih

To remain at the forefront of the industry, TUI Travel is creating one ‘virtual’ airline from its five Tour Operator airlines. The Aviation function for the Mainstream Sector will provide a platform for further growth of the Group’s Tour Operators, increase the profitability of its airlines and contribute to the Group’s delivery of a seamless integrated customer experience. Essentially, the Group’s airlines will act as one, with the new leadership structure in place from 1 June 2014.

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Ukraine Billionaire To Expand Aviation Empire

2011-06-11 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Cimber Sterling, the Danish low cost airline, is talking to investors

Ukrainian billionaire Ihor Kolomoisky, reported owner of at least half the country’s aviation industry, is looking to expand his business empire into Europe, a Danish newspaper has revealed. The Borsen newspaper, who have labelled Kolomoisky as the “mystery Ukraine billionaire” is set to buy the Cimber Sterling airline, a Danish no-frills, low-cost carrier. According to […]

Tags: aviation, Borsen newspaper, Cimber Sterling, Ihor Kolomoisky, low-cost carrier, Swedish Skyways, Ukraine, Ukrainian airlines, Ukrainian billionaire

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2026-06-16 By Victoria Udrea

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Chania Opens Temporary Parking Lot Expected to Outlive Several Municipal Terms

2026-06-16 By Iorgos Pappas

In a brilliant display of modern urban planning, the Chania Municipal Council descended into verbal warfare on Monday over a €4.5 million plot of land in Nea Chora that has successfully evolved from a promised urban oasis into a giant, melting sheet of blacktop. The confrontation pitted Mayor Panagiotis Simandirakis against opposition leader Katerina Manimanaki, […]

Major Tourism Development Receives Green Light in Georgioupolis

2026-06-16 By Phil Butler

One of the largest tourism investments currently planned for western Crete has received the necessary approvals to move forward in the municipality of Apokoronas, signaling another significant chapter in the continuing transformation of the Chania region. The project, backed by the Tsiledakis Group, involves the development of a large-scale hospitality complex combining luxury accommodations, tourism […]

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