Lufthansa ramps up Frankfurt’s short-haul leisure offer
Fifteen vacation destinations are being added to Lufthansa’s network from Frankfurt for the summer 2021 season. Lufthansa said it is… Read More »
AirAsia Japan suspends service for most of October
The LCC is halting flights on all routes due to lower-than-expected demand. AirAsia Japan plans to suspend all flights from… Read More »
NASA Marks Continued Progress on X-59
Assembly of NASA’s X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology aircraft is continuing during 2020 and making good progress, despite challenges such as… Read More »
United will use antimicrobial spraying robots on some aircraft
It claims to disinfect a standard aircraft in a minute and a half. United Airlines is turning to a 100-pound… Read More »
Will France’s 150 airports survive?
The French government has allocated €15billion to sustain the sector, which the International Air Transport Association says is facing 466,100… Read More »
Delta taps $9 billion in financing against loyalty program
Delta Air Lines DAL.N said on Thursday it is raising $9 billion, $2.5 billion more than its previous estimates, through new bonds… Read More »
Southwest says half of grounded Boeing 737-800 planes back in service
Southwest Airlines Co LUV.N said on Thursday it has now returned to service about half the 115 Boeing BA.N 737-800 aircraft it temporarily grounded… Read More »
Innovative Key Visuals from Istanbul Airport
In addition to its unique architecture, strong infrastructure, superior technology and high-level travel experience, Istanbul Airport, which became a global… Read More »
Viva Aerobus to expand Mexico City network
Five routes are joining the ultra-low-cost carrier’s network from Mexico City, in addition to three new services set to start… Read More »
Eurowings takes over majority of Ryanair routes from Düsseldorf
Lufthansa’s LCC steps in to offer flights from DUS to the vacation destinations in Greece, Portugal and Spain. Lufthansa LCC… Read More »
Transavia France launches first domestic routes
The LCC will begin domestic service in November, offering four routes form Nantes and one from Paris Orly. A month… Read More »
U.S. Senate panel delays vote on aircraft certification reforms
The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday postponed consideration of a bill to overhaul how the Federal Aviation Administration certifies… Read More »
United Airlines moves closer to saving pilot jobs, American pleads for more gov’t aid
United Airlines UAL.O said on Wednesday it was “one step closer” to saving thousands of jobs after pilot union leaders voted to… Read More »
737 MAX crash victims seek U.S. legislation to block Boeing legal strategy
Families of Boeing 737 MAX crash victims are urging U.S. lawmakers to ensure the planemaker is held accountable for accidents… Read More »
Air New Zealand plans to cut up to 385 more cabin crew jobs
Air New Zealand Ltd AIR.NZ said on Wednesday it aims to cut up to 385 more cabin crew jobs due to the… Read More »
China sends satellites into space in first sea-based commercial launch
China has successfully sent nine satellites into orbit in its first commercial launch of a rocket from a platform at… Read More »
Southwest to keep blocking middle seats through November
Southwest Airlines Co LUV.N said on Wednesday it will continue to limit the number of seats sold on each flight, allowing middle… Read More »
Boeing, FAA failures to blame for 737 MAX crashes: U.S. House report
Two Boeing 737 MAX crashes that killed all 346 passengers and crew aboard were the “horrific culmination” of failures by… Read More »
Airbus CEO warns of compulsory layoffs as airline crisis deepens
Airbus has stepped up warnings of compulsory layoffs as air travel fails to recover as quickly as expected from the… Read More »
EasyJet CEO chides EU states over fragmented travel policies
European governments should focus on developing coherent air travel policies as airlines struggle to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, rather… Read More »
GM explores market for electric ‘flying cars’
General Motors Co GM.N is exploring options in the aerial taxi market, including whether to build the vehicles known colloquially as “flying… Read More »
Saudi Arabia to lift some international flight restrictions on September 15
Saudi Arabia will partially lift its suspension of international flights as of Sept. 15 to allow “exceptional categories” of citizens… Read More »
British Airways to rival Virgin on Lahore route
Just weeks after Virgin Atlantic unveiled plans to serve Lahore, Pakistan, British Airways has signaled its intention to enter the… Read More »
WestJet to increase network in October
WestJet is adding more warm weather leisure routes next month, as well as resuming flights between Toronto and London Gatwick…. Read More »
Aviation returns to the 1930s
There’s been much talk about the post-COVID-19 industry reverting to the profile of the 1970s, with its reduced traffic levels,… Read More »
Vietnam Airlines set to resume Japan service
The carrier will resume one-way flights to Tokyo later this week while exploring the possibility of reinstating service to other… Read More »