Airlines

Emirates and AEGEAN extend codeshare partnership to Athens – Newark route

AEGEAN and Emirates announced the addition of the Athens-New York (Newark) route to their codeshare agreement, as both airlines commemorate one year of a successful relationship that has benefited more than 16,800 passengers.

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While AEGEAN customers will have access to Emirates’ flights between Athens and Dubai as well as extra flights between Athens and Newark, Emirates passengers can now have a layover in Athens before taking advantage of AEGEAN’s links to popular Greek and European locations.

With the implementation of the codeshare agreement between Emirates and AEGEAN in August 2022, travelers will be able to book flights from the Emirates network to eight domestic Greek locations via Athens with just one ticket and one baggage policy. Additionally, AEGEAN placed its code on Emirates-run flights between Dubai and Athens, giving their consumers the convenience of seamless travel between both hubs.

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In accordance with the codeshare agreement, AEGEAN’s hub in Athens provides service to 17 domestic destinations as well as 53 additional locations in regional Europe and the Middle East, while Emirates’ hub in Dubai provides access to a worldwide network of over 140 locations spread across six continents. There will be 200 locations worldwide served by the network of both airlines.

Travel itineraries can be booked on emirates.com and aegeanair.com, as well as online and offline travel agents.

Airlines

Sanctions & Engine Issues Ground Half of Russia’s A320neo fleet

Russia’s aviation sector, already strained by Western sanctions, faces another setback as nearly half of its Airbus A320neo family aircraft are grounded due to unresolved engine issues.

This development highlights the growing challenges for russia commercial aircraft in maintaining their fleets under the weight of global restrictions and limited access to spare parts.

Out of the 66 Airbus A320neo and A321neo jets in Russia, 34 are now out of service, according to the Kommersant business newspaper. These planes are powered by engines manufactured by Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of RTX Corporation.

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The engines are affected by a previously identified defect in the metal used for certain parts, prompting accelerated inspections and maintenance.

Sanctions have compounded the issue, blocking the supply of essential components from major manufacturers like Boeing and Airbus. Without proper maintenance, experts warn that these aircraft may face decommissioning as early as 2026.

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Airlines like S7, which operates a significant portion of these grounded jets, plan to conserve the engines for future use during peak travel seasons. However, reports suggest that over 20 of S7’s Airbus planes have engines that have already reached the end of their operational lifespan. Recently, russia seeks assistance from kazakhstan’s airlines to bolster its domestic flights.

While some A320neo and A321neo planes in Russia are equipped with French-made LEAP engines, which are seen as less problematic, the challenges remain daunting.

The situation underscores the long-term impact of sanctions on Russia’s aviation sector and the increasing difficulties in keeping its modern fleets operational.