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What Happened to Air Berlin’s Aircraft?

August 25, 2018 Adrian Vannahme

What do Virgin Atlantic, Eurowings, and the Hungarian Air Force all have in common? They all operate former Air Berlin jets. Air Berlin, Germany’s second-largest airline behind Lufthansa, filed for bankruptcy in August 2017 and

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Lufthansa Cleared in Airfare Price Increase Investigation

May 30, 2018 Pablo Diaz

Germany’s Federal Office for the Defense of Competition (Bundeskartellamt) recently issued its opinion regarding complaints received against Lufthansa, following an investigation into airfare increases that began in November. The German flag carrier was under fire

Airlines

Formula One Legend Niki Lauda Beats IAG to Regain His Airline

January 25, 2018 John Flett

Formula One legend Niki Lauda, who survived a horrific crash at the German Grand Prix in 1976 and has since shifted his endeavors to the aviation industry, has defied the odds again and successfully bid

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Bidding for Hearts: A Look at the Air Berlin Auction

January 21, 2018 Adrian Vannahme

The remains of recently failed airline Air Berlin are now being auctioned off. The fleet has long been sold off to Lufthansa and Easyjet, but everything that was inside the planes is now up for

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TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Niki

December 28, 2017 Daniel Morley

Austrian low-cost airline Niki is one of the most recent casualties of the aviation industry, shutting down operations less than a month ago. Unfortunately, the airline was caught up in the collapse of German carrier

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Going Out With a Stunt: The Outcome of Air Berlin’s Sharp Left Turn

December 20, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

As a way to commemorate Air Berlin’s final transatlantic flight, the pilots of flight 7001 from Miami to Dusseldorf on Oct. 16 made a sharp left turn over the airport following a low flyover of

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Austrian Niki Declares Bankruptcy After Lufthansa Withdraws Bid

December 14, 2017 Akhil Dewan

Austrian low-cost carrier, Niki, announced that it was filing for bankruptcy protection on Wednesday. A subsidiary of Air Berlin, who also went bankrupt this past August after Etihad Airways pulled the plug on its cash

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Germany’s Cartel Office Eyes Lufthansa Fares After Air Berlin Shut Down

November 25, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

The Federal Cartel Office, Germany’s national competition regulator, has its eyes on Lufthansa after prices on domestic flights skyrocketed following Air Berlin ending all flights in October. Germany’s second-largest carrier ceased operations last month after

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Stranded Aircraft: The Aftermath of Air Berlin’s Demise

November 11, 2017 Adrian Vannahme

An Air Berlin Airbus A320 sits on the tarmac at Keflavik Airport in Iceland unable to depart. After filing for bankruptcy protection and ceasing operations in late October, Keflavik’s airport management had grounded the airplane following

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Last Scheduled Air Berlin Flight Lands at Tegel Airport Following 38 Years of Operation

October 27, 2017 Thomas Pallini

On Friday, the final Air Berlin flight departed Munich bound for Berlin. The airline had recently declared bankruptcy, causing them to cease operations. The final flight, Air Berlin 6210, was operated by an Airbus A320,

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A Pilot’s Perspective: Air Berlin’s Controversial Farewell Maneuver in Dusseldorf

October 23, 2017 James Dinsdale

“Tower, this is Ghost rider requesting a flyby.” “That’s a negative Ghost rider, the pattern is full.” The famous quote that springs to mind when watching the video of an Airbus A330-200 ‘aborting’ a landing,

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Going Out with a Stunt: Air Berlin’s Last Transatlantic Flight

October 20, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

On Sunday, Air Berlin’s final long-haul flight arrived in Dusseldorf, almost nine hours after departing from Miami International Airport. Air Berlin flight 7001 was on final approach to Dusseldorf’s runway 23L, when the pilot

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Lufthansa and EasyJet Among Seven Bidders in Battle for Alitalia

October 18, 2017 Andy Nelson

Alitalia today confirmed that it has received seven offers for part or all of the company. The airline entered formal bankruptcy proceedings in May, with the deadline for formal offers to purchase passing on Monday evening.

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Air Berlin Announces Termination of Flights on Oct. 28

October 9, 2017 Ashley Magoon

As of Oct. 9, insolvent carrier Air Berlin announced that it would cease all flights no later than Oct. 28, according to Reuters. A majority of long-haul flights have already been terminated, and any remaining

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Ryanair Continues to Struggle With Labor and Flight Cancellation Issues

September 25, 2017 Hemal Gosai

Ryanair has had a rough several weeks to say the least, driven by continued flight cancellations and a possible pilot strike for the airline. In short summary, the airline recently learned that it will not

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Air Berlin Announces More Route Cuts, Inches Closer to Demise

September 12, 2017 Jace Moseley

Air Berlin announced on Sept. 11, that it would be ending Caribbean flights from the airline’s hub is Dusseldorf, Germany on Sept. 25. This announcement comes just days after the airline announced it would cancel

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Air Berlin Files for Bankruptcy Following Etihad Airways Pull Out

August 15, 2017 Tomos Howells

On Tuesday, Air Berlin announced that they will be filing for insolvency after its main shareholder Etihad Airway said it would no longer provide financial support. The German-based carrier has been hit for months with disruptions

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Etihad Reveals $1.87 Billion Annual Loss for 2016

July 27, 2017 Joe Pesek

Under continued pressure from rivals in the Middle East, as well as global terrorism concerns and low oil prices, Etihad recorded a $1.87 billion loss on $8.36 billion in revenue for its 2016 fiscal year.

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An Airport to Nowhere: The Curious Case of Berlin Brandenburg

July 2, 2017 Andy Nelson

When ground was broken to begin construction of the new Willy Brandt Berlin Brandenburg International Airport (BER) in 2006, it was a signal of intent for a city pushing to reinvent itself. Named after the

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Air Berlin Chooses Tegel Over Brandenburg

June 24, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

Air Berlin operates the most flights out of Germany’s capital city, Berlin, and will have to move once the city’s new airport opens. However, Air Berlin Chief Thomas Winkelman stated that the airline would prefer

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Air Berlin

What Happened to Air Berlin’s Aircraft?

Lufthansa Cleared in Airfare Price Increase Investigation

Formula One Legend Niki Lauda Beats IAG to Regain His Airline

Bidding for Hearts: A Look at the Air Berlin Auction

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Niki

Going Out With a Stunt: The Outcome of Air Berlin’s Sharp Left Turn

Austrian Niki Declares Bankruptcy After Lufthansa Withdraws Bid

Germany’s Cartel Office Eyes Lufthansa Fares After Air Berlin Shut Down

Stranded Aircraft: The Aftermath of Air Berlin’s Demise

Last Scheduled Air Berlin Flight Lands at Tegel Airport Following 38 Years of Operation

Going Out with a Stunt: Air Berlin’s Last Transatlantic Flight

Lufthansa and EasyJet Among Seven Bidders in Battle for Alitalia

Air Berlin Announces Termination of Flights on Oct. 28

Ryanair Continues to Struggle With Labor and Flight Cancellation Issues

Air Berlin Announces More Route Cuts, Inches Closer to Demise

Air Berlin Files for Bankruptcy Following Etihad Airways Pull Out

Etihad Reveals $1.87 Billion Annual Loss for 2016

An Airport to Nowhere: The Curious Case of Berlin Brandenburg

Air Berlin Chooses Tegel Over Brandenburg

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