WestJet to layoff 1,700 pilots due to COVID-19 pandemic
WestJet is laying off 1,700 pilots across the airline, as well as WestJet Encore. WestJet is confirming the pilots have… Read More »
Two chief Turkish Airlines pilots die from COVID-19
Two chief pilots from Turkey’s flag carrier died from the novel coronavirus this week, according to the head of Turkey… Read More »
Jet fuel demand to remain low as airlines buckle up for tough ride
Demand for flights and jet fuel could take years to recover from the coronavirus crisis as airlines struggle to survive… Read More »
The FAA is telling pilots not to fly if they take the controversial malaria pill Trump pushed as a treatment for the coronavirus
The FAA issued a new guidance barring pilots from flying if they have taken hydroxychloroquine within the past 48 hours…. Read More »
Etihad takes advantage of grounded fleet to conduct maintenance
Etihad Airways has found itself faced with an unprecedented challenge. The United Arab Emirates flag carrier had most of its… Read More »
How airlines are using AI to optimize maintenance ops
In 2019 alone, US airlines reported 302 tarmac delays longer than three hours, compared with 202 in 2018 and 193… Read More »
100 American Airlines flight attendants and 41 pilots test positive for coronavirus
Flight crews are still testing positive for coronavirus despite the worldwide slowdown in air travel. One hundred American Airlines flight… Read More »
Grounded airliners insured for more than $160 billion
Airliners with a total insured value of more than $160 billion are grounded around the world, presenting risks for insurers,… Read More »