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Passengers and crew on hijacked jet arrive back in Egypt

Passengers and crew have arrived safely in Egypt after their plane was hijacked. Authorities say a man using a fake suicide belt forced the EgyptAir

Cyprus

Egypt defends air safety after hijacking

The hijack of EgyptAir Flight MS181 on Tuesday after its take-off from Alexandria may have ended safely. But security questions raised are likely to

Cyprus

EgyptAir hijack drama ends safely

Passengers and crew are safe and an alleged plane hijacker was arrested on Tuesday after an hours-long hostage drama in Cyprus. A domestic EgyptAir

Cyprus

EgyptAir hijacking ends with all hostages freed safely, suspected hijacker arrested

The hijacker has turned himself over to police with no apparent injuries to any of the hostages

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My Europe Series

What has changed after Germanwings tragedy?

This week on Utalk, Anita in London asked: “One year after a Germanwings co-pilot deliberately crashed his plane, what measures have been taken to

Business Series

Lufthansa says low cost moves will hit 2016 profit

Germany's Lufthansa has predicted only slightly higher profit for 2016 due to lower average fares as it boosts its Eurowings budget business in the face of tough cut-price competition.

Business Series

Qatar Airways adds 14 new routes

Despite falling oil prices putting pressure on their economies, the Gulf region carriers continue to expand with Qatar Airways adding 14 destinations.

France

Air France plane narrowly avoids collision with drone

Business Series

British Airways, Iberia group IAG sees profit boosted by cheaper fuel

British Airways-owner IAG is forecasting a 40 percent profit rise this year as it benefits from lower fuel prices though it does face problems from the stronger dollar.

Business Series

Airbus reverses A330 production tailoff, now has order backlog of 6,800 planes

Airbus, which has just announced record orders for 2015, is to boost production of its A330 planes partially reversing a previous decision to build fewer of the wide-body jets.

Business Line

Ryanair's business plans and Uber's nemesis in China

Ryanair expands in Greece. We talks to CEO Michael O'Leary, who in the past has criticised the country's government. And Didi Kuaidi, the hugely popular ride-hailing app you've probably never hear of.

World News

Scheduled flights restored between United States and Cuba

Officials from the United States and Cuba have signed an agreement to restore passenger flights between the two countries. The signing ceremony in

Business Series

Ryanair's Michael O'Leary talks taxes on Greek visit

Budget airline Ryanair's CEO Michael O'Leary says the Greek government is taxing tourists too highly and has threatened to pull out of some Greek destinations if airport costs there rise too much.

Cuba

Direct flights between US and Cuba to resume after 50 years

Direct airline services between the US and Cuba are to be resumed after more than 50 years. Officials are due to sign an aviation pact in Havana

Business Series

Ryanair profits on target despite lower fares, with more passengers and falling fuel costs

Low-cost airline Ryanair is forecasting record passenger numbers for 2016 and says it should attain its profit target even as it cuts ticket prices.

USA

Boeing's new 737 MAX jet takes off on first flight

The fourth version of Boeing’s 737 jet has taken to the skies for the first time, in the US. The MAX aircraft features new engines from

Economy

Air France-KLM report mixed fortunes for terror-stained 2015

Air France – KLM say the Paris attacks cost the airline around 70 million euros in lost revenue in December, but that business appears to be picking

Malaysia

Malaysia's first Islamic airline takes to the skies

Malaysia’s first Islamic airline has taken to the skies, offering a service that adheres to strict religious rules. Rayani Air offers onboard

Economy

Greece signs airport deal with Fraport in first big privatisation move

Greece’s left wing government has taken its first step towards large-scale privatisation – one of the key conditions of its bailout deals. German

Economy

Airline profits looking up for 2016, says IATA

Airline profits will be boosted again next year by low oil prices and healthy demand for travel – that’s the confident prediction of the