The Covid-19 crisis is a critical turning point in the history of aviation safety
Like 9/11, the current Covid-19 crisis is a critical turning point in the history of aviation safety. While public health… Read More »
Air Canada lays off 5,000
The rapid spread of the coronavirus since it was first reported in China has dealt an unparalleled shock to the… Read More »
SpaceX and NASA aim for historic crew launch in mid-May despite coronavirus outbreak
The first crewed orbital launch from American soil is scheduled to lift off just two months from now, despite the… Read More »
Federal financial relief needed for Canada’s airports to endure through COVID-19 crisis
As Canada’s airports continue their work with public health agencies to facilitate the safe passage of hundreds of thousands of… Read More »
Egypt shuts mosques and churches over coronavirus fears
Egypt on Saturday ordered mosques and churches to shut their doors to worshippers in an effort to curb the spread… Read More »
Taiwan suspends the transit of airline passengers
Taiwan further tightened travel controls on Sunday to help stop the spread of the coronavirus, suspending the transit of airline… Read More »
Boeing expects to lose 150 737 MAX orders in 2020
Boeing has revealed that in March it was expecting to lose 150 pre-orders for its 737 MAX aircraft. This rise… Read More »
Farnborough Airshow canceled in sign of aerospace slump
The Farnborough Airshow – this year’s largest aerospace expo and a showcase for tens of billions of dollars of business… Read More »
Coronavirus deals blow to NASA’s 2024 return-to-moon plan
The coronavirus has dealt a blow to NASA’s plan to return Americans to the moon by 2024, as the space… Read More »
Air Tahiti Nui Boeing 787 breaks passenger flight records
As the United States shuts down its borders to European flights, airlines are getting creative. Air Tahiti Nui is one… Read More »
British Airways pilots face pay cut and unpaid leave
British Airways pilots will have to take two weeks of unpaid leave in both April and May as well as… Read More »
American Airlines will use passenger planes for cargo-only flights to Europe
American Airlines announced that it will fly a handful of cargo-only flights to Europe, using its standard 777-300ER passenger planes,… Read More »
Southwest flight attendants sue Boeing for ‘concealing’ 737 Max defects
Eight flight attendants at Southwest Airlines are suing Boeing more than a year after its 737 Max jet was grounded,… Read More »
Lion Air sterilizes its aircraft according to international standards
PT Lion Mentari Airlines (“Lion Air”) announced that it will carry out sterilization of all its operating aircraft to enhance… Read More »
Florida Keys to Close Lodging Businesses to Tourists
The Florida Keys have become another popular tourist destination to suspend operations in order to reduce the risks of coronavirus transmission, when… Read More »
Sandals Resorts Brings Tropical Wedding Visions to Life
As destination weddings become increasingly desirable, couples look to tropical destinations to find their dream ceremony and reception location. It’s… Read More »
Marriott International Provides Update Amidst Rapidly-Evolving Coronavirus Situation
Marriott International, Inc. provided the following business update on March 18, 2020, amidst the rapidly-evolving coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. Arne M. Sorenson, president and… Read More »
IATA says airlines in the Middle East need state aid
Governments must urgently consider providing aid to airlines in the Middle East to help them cope with a liquidity crisis… Read More »
Troubled flag carrier Alitalia will become once again a state-owned airline
Troubled flag carrier Alitalia will become once again a state-owned airline as a result of a new decree signed on… Read More »
Virgin Australia suspends all international flights
Virgin Australia has made plans to ground its entire international fleet this morning, as well as suspending all international routes… Read More »
Lufthansa Group parks 700 aircraft in crisis response
Lufthansa Group is unable to predict how much its profit will fall this year as it confirmed a 95% capacity… Read More »
Three Chinese airlines resume SFO flights
As China sees first signs of recovery, flights return. But who will fly? While most U.S. airlines are cutting flights… Read More »
Canadian airlines react to border closure with significant cuts
Most US transborder services will be eliminated as Canada and the US scramble to contain COVID-19 coronavirus. Canada and the… Read More »
US airlines make another round of COVID-19 cuts
Delta reduces system-wide capacity by 70%, United by 60%. US airlines have dropped the bulk of their flights for the… Read More »
Jet2.com suspends all flights until May
he parent company of Jet2.com expects the British LCC’s fleet to remain grounded until May at the earliest. In a… Read More »
US airports seek $10 billion in COVID-19 assistance
Passenger traffic at US airports is projected to drop 68% in the March-to-June period. US airports have asked Congress for… Read More »