Aer Lingus needs millions in extra liquidity says new boss
Aer Lingus (EI, Dublin Int’l) needs several hundred million euros in additional liquidity due to continuous disruptions caused by the… Read More »
Canada’s WestJet to start B737 freighter ops in 2Q22
WestJet (WS, Calgary) is set to venture into the freighter segment with the induction of its first B737-800(BCF) set for… Read More »
UK’s ZFG Air eyes cargo flights from Newcastle
ZFG Air plans to establish an air cargo hub at Newcastle, GB airport in the north of England, initially using… Read More »
Island Airways purchases fifth Britten-Norman Islander
Despite challenges triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, longstanding Britten-Norman Islander operator, Island Airways, will take delivery of a fifth Islander aircraft. The aircraft… Read More »
Here’s why Boeing’s stock will soar
The aircraft maker’s two big problems are temporary and it will soon see a boost to sales and cash flow… Read More »
Bezos’ 2021 Space Odyssey a risk too far for insurers
Launching one of the richest individuals on earth into orbit has proved a leap too far for insurers, who are… Read More »
EU envoy urges U.S. to ease travel restrictions
The European Union’s top diplomat in Washington said the United States should safely ease COVID-19 travel restrictions on Europeans, calling… Read More »
AmTrav, Emburse Join Forces for Travel Expense
Booking and travel management provider AmTrav and corporate expense management and payment specialist Emburse have partnered on an automated receipt… Read More »
Airlines urged to tighten Airbus A320 checks after COVID storage
Regulators have called for more rigorous checks when pulling some Airbus jets out of pandemic storage, following flawed cockpit readings… Read More »
CWT Enhances Travel Guidance Tool
CWT has added new features to its Travel Essentials guidance platform, a publicly accessible database providing information on Covid-19-related travel… Read More »
Cabo Verde Airlines selects Inflight Dublin for wireless IFE
Cabo Verde Airlines has selected Inflight Dublin to provide its end-to-end wireless in-flight entertainment solution, Everhub. Inflight Dublin is equipping… Read More »
Thales Ups its AVANT IFE experience
Thales has unveiled its latest generation of the AVANT IFE system. AVANT Up features a new line of displays, power… Read More »
U.S. Commerce Secretary Calls Corp. Travel Restart ‘Top Priority’
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo on Wednesday said that restarting business and international travel was a “top priority” of… Read More »
Germany backs 1.4 bln euro purchase of Boeing maritime patrol aircraft – source
The German parliament’s budget committee on Wednesday approved the 1.4 billion euro purchase of five Boeing P-8A maritime patrol aircraft,… Read More »
Southwest CEO Gary Kelly to hand reins to insider Robert Jordan
Southwest Airlines Co said on Wednesday long-time Chief Executive Officer Gary Kelly will step down next year and be succeeded… Read More »
Increased connections to New York from Milan Malpensa
In June, flights to the Big Apple increased, thanks to the restart of the connection Milano Malpensa – New York… Read More »
New Mukah Airport Opens, Replacing Previous Mukah Stolport
17th June 2021 update, MUKAH – The new Mukah Airport (MKM) has opened today, following a successful Operational Readiness and… Read More »
Indian court approves Jet Airways resolution plan
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), on June 22, 2021, approved the resolution plan for the revival of Jet Airways… Read More »
Falcon Air to serve remote Zimbabwean tourist spots
State-owned charter carrier Falcon Air (Zimbabwe) (Harare Charles Prince) has introduced flights to Hwange National Park, located in northwestern Zimbabwe,… Read More »
Caribbean Air to cut fleet, network in streamlining strategy
Caribbean Airlines (BW, Port of Spain) will reduce its fleet and route network over the course of the year as… Read More »
Laotian carriers resume domestic flights
Lao Airlines (QV, Vientiane) has announced it will resume domestic flights under strict Covid-19 safety measures from June 25, 2021…. Read More »
Indian Air Force confirms plans to acquire Air India A320s
The Indian Air Force (IFC, Delhi Int’l) plans to significantly expand its airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) capabilities through… Read More »
British Airways reviewing London Gatwick operations
British Airways (BA, London Heathrow) says it will continue to operate most of its short-haul flights from London Heathrow until… Read More »
MC-21-310 flight-test aircraft arrives in Ulyanovsk
Irkut’s MC-21-310 flight-test aircraft, (73055), powered by Russian PD-14 engines flew from Irkutsk Aviation Plant, a branch of Irkut Corporation… Read More »
Helvetic Airways welcomes its first Embraer E195-E2
Helvetic Airways is about to take delivery of its first Embraer E195-E2. The aircraft, registered HB-AZI, is scheduled to arrive… Read More »
More airlines join legal action against UK over travel curbs
More airlines on Wednesday joined legal action against the Britain over its travel curbs, adding to pressure on the government… Read More »