Finnair ATR fleet to be fitted with HEPA filters
Finnair is to begin installing High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters on the recirculation system of its entire ATR turboprop… Read More »
Iberia launches pre-order food service
Iberia has launched its Deliverfly initiative to improve the customer experience and reduce waste on the aircraft. Designed in conjunction… Read More »
United expands food and beverage services with contactless payment technology
United customers on most flights over two hours will be able to purchase beer, wine and White Claw Hard Seltzer,… Read More »
Expliseat’s TiSeat E2 joins A320 BFE product catalogue
TiSeat E2, Expliseat’s economy class seats for short-haul and long-haul flights, now features in the Airbus A320 BFE Product catalogue…. Read More »
American Airlines revamps in-flight amenity kits
American Airlines is introducing new onboard amenity kits for premium cabin customers in partnership with luxury design brand Shinola and… Read More »
IATA says Digital Airline Pass Will Be Ready ‘Within Weeks’
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says it will have its digital Covid Travel Pass ready “within weeks,” a breakthrough… Read More »
Roughly 14,000 United Workers Reportedly in Danger of Losing Their Jobs
Weeks after rehiring thousands of employees who were furloughed after Oct. 1, 2020, United is warning some 14,000 workers that… Read More »
Menzies Aviation awarded contract with Air France-KLM in Canada
Menzies Aviation, the global aviation logistics specialist, announced a new contract on 11 August with Air France-KLM at Toronto Pearson… Read More »
US flight attendants call for extension of government aid until year-end at minimum
The union representing US flight attendants has called on Congress to extend government financial assistance for airlines through the end… Read More »
U.S. Pilots face career anxiety after coronavirus disruption
As the US air transport industry begins emerging from the pandemic-induced disruption, airlines are making difficult decisions about how to… Read More »
Bombardier To Cut 2,500 Jobs To Counter Business-Jet Slump
Bombardier Inc. plans to eliminate 2,500 jobs at its aviation division following a slump in demand for business jets. Manufacturing… Read More »
Appareo Goes Big on New Flight Data Technology for Small Airplanes
Appareo’s new Conexus technology brings new data acquisition capabilities to the lighter end of the business and general aviation industry…. Read More »
France’s air pilots given an ultimatum by Ryanair
French pilots have been given an ultimatum by Ryanair who wish to cut their wages by 20 percent and also… Read More »
United Airlines Turns Old Uniforms Into Masks for Frontline Workers
United Airlines announced Wednesday it had delivered 7,500 face masks crafted from old uniforms over the last week to frontline workers…. Read More »
A4A Applauds Approval of New Sustainable Aviation Fuel Pathway
Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, applauds the addition of a seventh annex… Read More »
Virgin Atlantic Cuts Over 3,000 Jobs in the UK; Ends Gatwick Airport Operations, A Major Hub for Orlando International Airport
Given that virtually all non-essential travel has come to a standstill due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, beside the theme… Read More »
Lufthansa pilots offer to sacrifice up to 45% of salary
Pilots at Lufthansa are ready to sacrifice up to 45% of their salaries for more than two years to help… Read More »
American Airlines defers pension contributions under CARES Act
With air travel praticially halted across the world as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, American Airlines said it plans… Read More »
AirAsia PPE uniforms to allow route resumptions
AirAsia is trialing a personal protective equipment (PPE) uniform for its cabin crew as the LCC group prepares for the resumption… Read More »
UV-C light system eliminates Covid-19 from aircraft cabins
A UV-C light system will soon be available for disinfecting aircraft interiors, according to Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), which has… Read More »
MedAire partnering with airlines on new pre-flight COVID-19 screening
MedAire, the world’s leading provider of in-flight medical advice and assistance to commercial airlines -announced the launch of new pre-flight… Read More »
United cuts May flights by 90% and tells employees to brace for job cuts
United Airlines Holdings said that it has cut its flight schedule by 90% in May and expects similar cuts for… Read More »