Norwegian Air cancels 97 Boeing MAX and Dreamliners, claims compensation
Norwegian Air (NWC.OL) has canceled orders for 97 Boeing (BA.N) aircraft and will claim compensation from the U.S. plane maker… Read More »
BOC Aviation cancels 30 Boeing 737 MAX but backs grounded jet
Aircraft leasing company BOC Aviation (2588.HK) said on Tuesday it had canceled an order for 30 Boeing (BA.N) 737 MAX… Read More »
Airbus says to shed 15,000 jobs
Airbus on Tuesday unveiled plans to shed around 15,000 jobs including 900 already earmarked in Germany, saying its future was… Read More »
United Airlines ramps up Asia-Pacific flying
United had the biggest presence in China among US carriers before the COVID-19 pandemic. United Airlines will resume service between… Read More »
American Airlines takes heat for decision to book to capacity
Controversial move is in contrast to rival Delta Air Lines, which caps capacity at 60% on all flights. American Airlines… Read More »
Delta CEO: Aircraft cabin air is ‘7 to 10 times’ cleaner than typical grocery store
Ed Bastian says there is little risk of contracting COVID-19 aboard a Delta flight. Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian… Read More »
Airbus has ditched $10b target from its services business
Manufacturer says that it remains fully committed to ongoing aircraft projects Airbus has put an end to the A380 but… Read More »
Airbus starts biggest-ever restructuring with 15,000 jobs to go
Airbus has about 135,000 employees globally The logo of Airbus is pictured at the entrance of the Airbus facility in… Read More »
MC-21-300 prototype continues testing after painting
On 25 June, the MC-21-300 test aircraft, that was painted at Spektr-Avia, Ulyanovsk, returned to Ramenskoye Airfield (Zhukovsky, Moscow region),… Read More »
Airbus close to slashing jobs as CEO confirms 40% output drop
Airbus (AIR.PA) was finalizing an imminent restructuring plan involving thousands of job cuts on Monday as its chief executive confirmed… Read More »
Boeing begins crucial certification test flights for grounded 737 MAX
Boeing Co began a series of long-delayed flight tests of its redesigned 737 MAX with regulators at the controls on… Read More »
Vietnam grounds Pakistani pilots over licence concerns
Vietnam’s aviation authority said on Monday it had grounded all Pakistani pilots working for local airlines, amid concern from global… Read More »
Australian regional Rex plans to operate ‘Golden Triangle’ flights
The carrier will go head-to-head with Qantas and Virgin Australia. Australian carrier Regional Express Holdings (Rex) is a rare example… Read More »
US airline unions push Congress to extend assistance
The CARES Act provided airlines with $32 billion in grants, but it expires on Sept. 30. Six unions representing a… Read More »
NokScoot becomes victim of COVID-19 pandemic
Singapore Airlines-Nok Air JV folds in face of passenger demand drop. The board of NokScoot has passed a resolution to… Read More »
De Havilland Canada recognises operators of Dash 8 aircraft for outstanding performance
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (“De Havilland Canada”) announced on 25 June that they are the recipients of the… Read More »
China’s big three airlines take delivery of domestically made ARJ21 aircraft
China’s three biggest state-owned airlines on Sunday took delivery of their first ARJ21 aircraft, a short-haul 90-seater aircraft made by… Read More »
American Airlines to start book flights to full capacity from next week
Delta says it is capping seats at about 60% of capacity and Southwest at about 67%, American Airlines will start… Read More »
How airlines have managed their fleet mix during the COVID-19 pandemic
Flightradar24 note: ICF used Flightradar24 data to explore how airlines have managed their fleets during the COVID-19 pandemic and what… Read More »
Major U.S. airline CEOs to hold White House meeting
The CEOs of major U.S. airlines are set to hold a meeting Friday to discuss several coronavirus-related travel issues, including… Read More »
German and Dutch governments put up billions to save airlines
The governments of Germany, the Netherlands and France have offered financial bailout packages worth billions of euros to save their… Read More »
Bain Capital agrees with Virgin Australia administrator to buy struggling airline
U.S. private equity group Bain Capital said on Friday it has agreed with the administrator of Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd… Read More »