U.S. airlines warn on travel recovery while awaiting fresh aid
Major U.S. airlines warned on Wednesday that travel demand will continue to languish until there is a widespread COVID-19 vaccine,… Read More »
Airbus jet deliveries slip in August, stays ahead of Boeing
Airbus AIR.PA deliveries slipped in August, slowing its recovery from the coronavirus demand meltdown, but the European planemaker remained well in front… Read More »
Virgin Australia to cull a third of its Boeing 737 fleet under Bain ownership
Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd VAH.AX said on Wednesday it is returning a third of its fleet of Boeing Co BA.N 737 planes to lessors… Read More »
Ryanair steels for winter ‘write-off’ as travel gloom deepens
Ryanair RYA.I slashed its annual passenger target by another 10 million on Wednesday, becoming the latest European airline to signal more capacity… Read More »
Travel Group Pushing for Governments to Reopen for Business Travel
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) announced plans to safely international business travel and offset some of the damage caused by… Read More »
Wizz Air makes Catania its 36th base with two Airbus A321s
The carrier will launch five new routes from the airport in October. Wizz Air said it will establish its 36th airport… Read More »
OTT Airlines seeks Chinese approval
China Eastern Airlines’ new subsidiary will fly domestic regional routes once operational. OTT Airlines, the new regional carrier being launched… Read More »
COVID-19 a ‘once-in-a-generation opportunity to reset’ on sustainability
Travel Foundation CEO says severely reduced level of flying offers the industry a chance to rethink unsustainable practices. The global… Read More »
Egypt air to resume direct flights between Cairo and Moscow Sept 17
Egypt Air will resume direct flights between Cairo and Moscow as of Sept. 17, at the rate of three flights… Read More »
COVID-19 forces major change across Asia-Pacific airline industry
Airlines in the Asia-Pacific region have two priorities at the moment – short term survival, and figuring out how they… Read More »
ACI World Airport Health Accreditation
Milan Bergamo Airport SACBO receives the ACI World Airport Health Accreditation, the highest rating for health measures implemented by the… Read More »
BA CityFlyer restores Belfast’s London City link
Business route revived after ceasing following Flybe’s collapse. Flights between London City Airport (LCY) and Belfast City Airport (BHD) has… Read More »
Reusable Chinese spacecraft lands successfully
An experimental reusable spacecraft launched into orbit two days ago by China has successfully returned to a designated site on… Read More »
Recovery Tracker: Corendon, Wizz, Norwegian and more
A weekly round-up of the latest news from the aviation industry as airlines and airports seek to recover from the… Read More »
Qatar Airways adds back five international routes
The carrier is restarting service to destinations in Africa, South Asia and the US. Qatar Airways plans to resume service… Read More »
Bahrain to allow entry to people from neighbouring Gulf countries, visa holders
Bahrain will now allow residents from neighbouring Gulf countries as well as holders of electronic visas and those eligible for… Read More »
Virgin Australia creditors approve airline’s purchase by Bain Capital
Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd’s (VAH.AX) creditors voted on Friday in favour of the purchase of Australia’s second-biggest airline by U.S…. Read More »
Norwegian Air reports 91% traffic fall amid search for more cash
Norwegian Air NORR.OL, which is attempting to secure a second round of financial restructuring, saw a 91% decline in August… Read More »
Air France, Qatar Airways & United Airlines are latest to restart international flights from Houston
Two Mexican airlines are adding new services from the city despite COVID-19. Air France, Qatar Airways and United Airlines made… Read More »
Swoop outlines planned Toronto Pearson network
WestJet’s ultra-low-cost subsidiary Swoop will operate four domestic and five international routes from Toronto Pearson International. Swoop has released its… Read More »
Ecuador start-up seeks to replace TAME void
The Ecuatoriana Airlines brand could be returning to the skies in Ecuador, filling a gap in the market left by… Read More »
Restart and Reconnect
As lockdowns ease, new market patterns, regulations and business practices are emerging. Those organizations that adapt most effectively will emerge… Read More »
Brazil’s Embraer says is cutting its workforce by 4.5%, or about 900 jobs
Brazilian planemaker Embraer SA (EMBR3.SA) said on Thursday it is reducing its workforce by 4.5%, or around 900 jobs, as… Read More »
Spirit adds Orange County to route map
Spirit Airlines is expanding in the Los Angeles area with the addition of John Wayne Airport to its route map…. Read More »
Aviation needs to ‘reinvent itself’ on sustainability
EasyJet director calls on industry to ensure governments have right policies in place. The coronavirus crisis has heightened the need… Read More »
Qatar Airways agrees delivery delays with Airbus, still talking to Boeing
Qatar Airways has struck a deal with Airbus SE (AIR.PA) to delay delivery of airplanes due to the pandemic-induced travel… Read More »