Kurt Hofmann has been writing on the airline industry for 25 years. He appears frequently on Austrian, Swiss and German television and broadcasting channels to discuss issues affecting commercial aviation.
Collisions and accidents remain the main cause of aviation insurance claims, followed by production failures or engine damage, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) explained to Aviation Daily in a formal interview.
Finnair is reaffirming its commitment to long-haul operations as it announces new routes to the U.S. from Helsinki and Stockholm, as well as refurbished travel classes on its Airbus A350s and A330s.
Wet-lease provider German Airways says it will nearly double its existing Embraer E190LR fleet from five to nine, citing growing demand for 100-seat aircraft.
