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.
Austrian aviation authority Austro Control has put Ryanair subsidiary LaudaMotion under increased supervision after discovering maintenance irregularities.
Qatar Airways Group CEO Akbar Al Baker announced plans to reactivate the old Doha International Airport for charter and VIP flights to accommodate the expected additional traffic when Qatar hosts the 2022 World Cup.
Insolvent Slovenian carrier Adria Airways has left Star Alliance, becoming the second member airline in a month to leave the alliance because of bankruptcy.
