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Airlines
World’s Oldest Airline KLM Celebrates Its 106th Anniversary
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij), the world’s oldest airline still operating under its original name, is celebrating its 106th anniversary. Founded in 1919, KLM holds the distinction of being the oldest airline to have continuously operated without a name change since its establishment. The Dutch carrier operated its first flight in May 1920, flying from London to Amsterdam…
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Airbus
KLM, Commissions the First Airbus A350 Simulator in the Netherlands
In preparation for the arrival of its Airbus A350 aircraft in 2026, KLM has introduced the first A350 flight simulator in the Netherlands, located at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. The new simulator will allow pilots to experience the A350’s advanced cockpit systems and flight dynamics in a highly realistic environment. Manufactured by Canadian company CAE, the device was installed at the…
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KLM Airlines Ground Staff to Strike at Schiphol
KLM ground staff will stage a two-hour strike at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport on September 10. The walkout is scheduled to take place between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Employees argue that the recently signed collective labor agreement is insufficient. The deal includes a 2.25% pay raise, a one-time €750 payment, and an expanded early retirement scheme, but unions FNV and…
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Air France
Delta and Korean Air Join WestJet; Air France-KLM Follows
Delta and Korean Air Become WestJet Shareholders, Air France-KLM Joins the Deal Delta Air Lines and Korean Air have acquired a combined 25% stake in Canadian carrier WestJet, officially joining the airline’s shareholder structure. Delta invested $330 million for a 15% stake, while Korean Air contributed $220 million for a 10% stake. The shares will be purchased from WestJet’s parent…
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KLM Cancels Flights Due to Boeing 787 Maintenance Issues
KLM has announced that it will cancel numerous flights in the coming weeks after identifying urgent maintenance needs on several Boeing 787 aircraft. The airline stated that the number of daily cancellations may vary and exact figures have yet to be finalized. The decision follows the discovery of incorrect maintenance procedures on seven of its Boeing 787s. In response, KLM…
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