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 »
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 »
Cathay Pacific reaches deal for Airbus delivery delays, in advanced talks with Boeing
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd (0293.HK) said on Wednesday it had reached an agreement with Airbus SE (AIR.PA) to… Read More »
U.S. lawmakers probing Boeing 737 MAX seek safety agency’s employee survey records
A U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Monday asked the Federal Aviation Administration to disclose details of an employee survey… Read More »
Southeast Asia budget airline boom turns sour for planemakers, lessors
Southeast Asian low-cost carriers, a key growth engine for planemakers and leasing companies for a decade before the pandemic, are… Read More »
Boeing 737 MAX not expected to fly before October
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Tuesday it plans to issue a proposed airworthiness directive for the Boeing 737… Read More »
U.S. accuses Chinese nationals of hacking spree for COVID-19 data, defense secrets
The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday indicted two Chinese nationals over their role in what the agency called a decade-long… Read More »
Two new Airbus A321neoLRs for Air Transat
Air Transat has completed two delivery flights with its new jets fuelled by a kerosene blend containing 10% sustainable aviation… Read More »
Aeroflot Group to acquire 600 new aircraft
Russia’s flagship carrier, Aeroflot has revealed its new updated strategy which is aiming to carry up to 130 million passengers… Read More »
Wizz Air offers cabin crews opportunities to become pilots
Wizz Air has introduced the cabin crew to captain programme that helps aspiring Wizz Air’s cabin crew turn their dreams… Read More »
Boeing faces financial drag from dozens of undelivered 787 jets
After last year’s global grounding of 737 Max, the company had so many of them on hand A Boeing 787… Read More »
EASA advises caution to airlines operating over Iran
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued a warning to civilian aircraft flying within Iranian airspace, that they may… Read More »
FAA bans Pakistan carriers from US due to poor safety standards
Pakistan carriers have been restricted from operating current and initiating new services to the US. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)… Read More »
IL-114-300 turboprop due to fly in September
The first flight of the IL-114-300 turboprop passenger aircraft is expected to take place in September 2020, Oleg Bocharov, Deputy… Read More »
Lufthansa’s Debt priorities mean taking fewer Airbus planes
Airline had 198 aircraft on order at year-end, of which 156 were for Airbus jets. Deutsche Lufthansa AG is unlikely… Read More »
Luftwaffe to add two A321neo(LR)s in 2022
The German Air Force (Luftwaffe) has signed a contract with Lufthansa Technik to outfit two brand-new A321-200NX(LR)s for a variety… Read More »
Brazil’s Embraer says Helvetic to convert orders to bigger aircraft
Brazilian planemaker Embraer SA (EMBR3.SA) said Helvetic Airways has reached an agreement to convert four firm orders to the larger… Read More »
Boeing 737 MAX cancellations top 350 planes in first half of 2020
Boeing Co customers canceled orders for 355 of its 737 MAX jets in the first half of 2020, the U.S…. Read More »
Garuda Indonesia talking to Airbus to delay 2020 deliveries
Flag carrier Garuda Indonesia (GIAA.JK) is in talks with Airbus (AIR.PA) to delay deliveries of four aircraft this year, its… Read More »
Mexico may accept medical kit in barter for presidential jet
Mexico’s government is considering a $120 million bid for a luxurious presidential jet after an unidentified prospective buyer offered to… Read More »
American Airlines threatens to cancel some Boeing Max orders
The airline demands the plane maker helps line up new financing for the jets American Airlines Group’s Boeing Co. 737… Read More »
Emirates airline is rethinking strategy on Boeing 777X
Dubai airline is reworking fleet strategies to get through COVID-19 induced crisis Emirates is having a rethink on how best… Read More »
Hi Fly converts its A380 to carry cargo
Hi Fly has converted its A380 (9H-MIP | MSN 006) to a cargo configuration by removing seating from both decks…. Read More »
Boeing in scramble to shore up 737 MAX financing
Boeing is scrambling to shore up financing for the 737 MAX as it awaits regulatory approval for design changes after… Read More »
Airbus fails to net an aircraft order for third straight month
Clients are pushing back even on agreed orders, and inventory is piling up for Airbus Airbus is getting hit with… Read More »
Rolls-Royce burns through 3 billion pounds, expects more cash outflows
Aerospace engineer Rolls-Royce (RR.L) burned through 3 billion pounds ($3.8 billion) in the first half as the hours flown by… Read More »