01/08/2026
Since our inception in 2013, Go2Sky has worked openly and constructively with many media outlets - both large and small, and we have always made an effort to communicate objectively and transparently about our airline and the work we do.
As a company operating in the global public domain, we understand the interest our operations may sometimes generate and welcome factual reporting and fair scrutiny of our commercial efforts.
On a recent occasion, our airline’s reputation was targeted through what we believe was false and misleading reporting. Such reporting can create a distorted picture through inaccurate or exaggerated information, misrepresented or misinterpreted facts and can cause serious and unjustified damage to individuals and organisations alike:
The Aviation Herald published information stating that our Boeing 737-800, OM-GTK, had experienced engine trouble during a flight from Zakynthos to Amsterdam. That information was untrue. Approximately 24 hours later, The Aviation Herald corrected the report.
By then, however, significant damage to our reputation had already been done.
We first and genuinely attempted to resolve this matter directly with The Aviation Herald; we repeatedly tried to contacted them by email and in writing, but without success. After exhausting all reasonable attempts, we turned to the Austrian courts.
The court issued a preliminary injunction in our favour. The Aviation Herald appealed, but the higher court upheld the decision. The proceedings ultimately resulted in a court settlement, the terms of which are clear. The Aviation Herald agreed to refrain from further disseminating the statement in question and to publish a retraction. The settlement also specifies the exact wording of the retraction, in which The Aviation Herald states:
"The statement ... is untrue and there had been no engine trouble of whatsoever nature."
Yesterday, The Aviation Herald published the retraction.
However, immediately below the court-agreed text, it added its own link: "See the Explanation of this statement"; wording that is not part of the court-agreed text.
In our view, publishing the retraction in this manner is not in compliance with the terms of the court settlement. We therefore do not consider the matter closed and while we regret having to continue with further legal action, we are left with no reasonable alternative and will once again seek remedies before the Austrian courts.
We will always defend the truth, our reputation and the positive standing of our airline, and we will continue to do so through all appropriate means when necessary.
At the same time, we remain committed to maintaining an open and constructive relationship with the media and to providing factual information to journalists and the public alike.
