Etihad’s focus on smaller aircraft puts fleet plans in limbo
Etihad Airways (EY, Abu Dhabi Int’l) will focus on rebuilding its operations as a medium-size carrier with smaller twin-aisle B787s… Read More »
Fernando Alonso joins Cranfield University as visiting professor
Fernando Alonso, former Airbus Head of Airbus Military Aircraft and Flight Test, joins Cranfield University as Visiting Professor. With the… Read More »
Subsidiary of Portugal’s Hi Fly expands MRO capabilities
Mesa, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hi Fly (5K, Beja), opened a maintenance, repair, and overhaul base at the group’s home… Read More »
Qantas to resume int’l flights in 3Q21
Qantas (QF, Sydney Kingsford Smith) is expected to deploy its B787-9 and A330-300 fleet to restart international commercial services in… Read More »
Emirates Launches Global Sale on Economy and Business Class Fares
Emirates has kicked off the new year by launching its global sale, to regain some air-travel momentum and, “inspire and encourage… Read More »
Emirates now expecting B777X induction in 2023
Emirates (EK, Dubai Int’l) says it does not expect to take delivery of its first B777-9 earlier than 2023, three… Read More »
Japan’s ANA Holdings looks to raise $3.2bn in added funding
Following rival JAL Group, which successfully raised JPY182.7 billion yen (USD1.5 billion), ANA Holdings has announced it will hold a… Read More »
UAE’s Air Arabia applies for state aid
Air Arabia (G9, Sharjah) is in talks with the Emirati government over a possible financial aid package, given the growing… Read More »