Air Europa arrives in Quito and Ecuador with the Boeing 787 Dreamliner to resume its regular operations
The flight left this afternoon for Guayaquil and Madrid. Starting August, the airline will offer two weekly flights between Ecuador… Read More »
FAA issues Emergency Airworthiness Directive for 737s returning from storage
We’ve covered here how much work goes into keeping stored aircraft in good condition, and for the most part those procedures do… Read More »
Airbus offers subsidy concession to end U.S. tariffs
Europe’s Airbus said on Friday it would increase loan repayments to France and Spain in a “final” bid to reverse… Read More »
U.S. FAA issues emergency directive on 2,000 Boeing 737s parked in pandemic
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Friday issued an emergency airworthiness directive for 2,000 U.S.-registered Boeing 737 NG and Classic… Read More »
Airbus offers a concession to get out of costly trade dispute with US
Aircraft maker says it will now start paying higher interest on loans extended by states The longer running dispute between… Read More »
British Airways owner gets a $955m AmEx card boost
IAG’s renewal of air miles deal with US car giant will come in handy The British Airways owner renews a… Read More »
Breeze Aviation emerges, ready for launch during tumult
One area that has remained opaque during the COVID-19 pandemic is the timeline for planned US start-ups that aimed to… Read More »
Delta Air faces headwinds in meeting cash burn goals
During the COVID-19 crisis Delta Air Lines has raised the equivalent of 19 months of liquidity, and believes it has… Read More »
Peru domestic airline market opens and new entrants possible
Peru’s domestic aviation market has opened up, which is a good sign for aviation in Latin America. However, similarly to other… Read More »
Recovery Tracker: KLM, Lufthansa, Alaska Airlines and more
A weekly round-up of the latest news from the aviation industry as airlines and airports continue to recover from the… Read More »
Southwest cites ‘abrupt’ demand drop, slows capacity growth
Carrier reports July load factors in the 40-45% range. A sudden reversal in incrementally positive demand trends will force Southwest Airlines to… Read More »
Qatar Airways resumes Cebu service after eight years
Qatar’s national carrier reinstates flights to Philippine city having not flown there since March 2012. Gulf airline Qatar Airways is… Read More »
SpiceJet gets rights for US and UK operations
The low-cost airline has been granted the rights by Indian regulators to begin services to the US and UK. SpiceJet… Read More »
American: Q3 system capacity to be down 60%
Airline to retire four aircraft types this year as it copes with significant demand drop from COVID-19. American Airlines has… Read More »
Spirit outlines Q3 capacity forecast
US carrier Spirit Airlines expects third quarter capacity to be two-thirds of the level seen a year ago. South Florida-based… Read More »
British Airways to expand Caribbean footprint
The UK flag-carrier is adding a new route to Jamaica this winter. British Airways is extending its network in the… Read More »
Aer Lingus Regional to open Belfast City base
Belfast City Airport has secured six new UK routes, previously operated by Flybe. Aer Lingus Regional is to open a… Read More »
Emirates to cover passengers for COVID-related medical expenses
Initiative being offered regardless of class of travel or destination Emirates will cover its passengers for COVID-19-related medical expenses and… Read More »
Spirit Aerosystems braces for deeper 737 production cut through 2022: CNBC
Spirit Aerosystems Holdings Inc (SPR.N) has spoken with lenders to loosen some of its debt terms as it expects deliveries… Read More »
Big U.S. Boeing customers want the 737 MAX but say contracts need re-set
Two of Boeing Co’s (BA.N) biggest commercial airline customers said on Thursday they are still committed to the 737 MAX… Read More »
Brazil’s Embraer arranging $300 million in loans with five banks
Brazilian planemaker Embraer SA (EMBR3.SA) said on Thursday it has signed contracts with five banks for loans totaling $300 million… Read More »
Southwest says not scheduling the Boeing 737 MAX until mid-December
Southwest Airlines (LUV.N) will keep the Boeing Co (BA.N) 737 MAX off its schedule through mid-December, it said on Thursday,… Read More »
British Airways averts a crisis after job deal with pilots
Only 270 pilot jobs will go rather than initially planned 1,255 A deal has averted what would have been a… Read More »
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport: Welcome back Passengers
There are fewer passengers, but we have to maintain the distance of 1.5 metres, which can make it seem busier…. Read More »
Canberra Airport: New Security Body Scanners
Your safety and security is the highest priority at Canberra Airport, so we have introduced new security body scanners for… Read More »
TAP inaugurates new US route
TAP Air Portugal has reinstated its service between the Azores and Boston after nearly two decades. TAP Air Portugal has… Read More »