Malaysia’s Kargo Xpress takes first 737-800(BCF) freighter
Kargo Xpress (KXP, Kuala Lumpur Int’l) took delivery of its first B737-800(BCF) – N248GE (msn 34267) – on November 19,… Read More »
China inches towards 737 MAX ungrounding
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has issued an airworthiness directive outlining the modifications that must be made to… Read More »
Universal Hydrogen CEO sees Airbus and Boeing backing new fuel
Airbus (AIR.PA) and Boeing (BA.N) will launch all-new successors to their best-selling single-aisle jets powered by hydrogen from around the… Read More »
United 737 MAX 8 jet powered by sustainable SAF fuel flew from O’Hare
What would normally be a ho-hum United Airlines flight from O’Hare International Airport to Washington on Wednesday Dec. 1 is… Read More »
Travelport Reaches New NDC Distribution Deals with IAG, Air France-KLM
Global distribution system operator Travelport has reached new agreements with International Airlines Group and Air France-KLM to channel New Distribution… Read More »
Omicron clouds outlook for international travel
The spread of the Covid omicron variant across the world could further delay the travel industry’s recovery, a fresh challenge… Read More »
China Airlines to roll out new wireless-IFE across Boeing 737 cabins
Taiwan-based carrier China Airlines will officially launch its all-new Fantasy Sky wireless entertainment system for its Boeing 737-800 fleet next… Read More »
India’s Jet Airways in talks with Boeing, Airbus for $12 billion order
India’s Jet Airways (JET.NS) is in talks with planemakers Boeing Co (BA.N) and Airbus SE (AIR.PA) for an order worth… Read More »
Global airlines prepare for Omicron volatility, agility will be key
Global airlines are bracing for more volatility due to the Omicron coronavirus variant that could force them to juggle schedules… Read More »
Air France-KLM considers cap hike delay as Omicron disrupts travel
Air France-KLM (AIRF.PA) is considering delaying its planned capital increase because of tough travel restrictions imposed by governments to mitigate… Read More »
Malaysia’s Hornbill Skyways to set up Sarawak state airline
State-owned charter carrier Hornbill Skyways (Kuching) is to set up a boutique airline in the Malaysian state of Sarawak, located… Read More »
US’s Dash Air Shuttle delays debut to early 2022
Dash Air Shuttle (Port Angeles) has postponed the debut of its scheduled passenger services from Port Angeles to Seattle Tacoma… Read More »
Nigeria’s NG Eagle faces delays over AMCON debt burden
The certification of NG Eagle (XLE, Lagos) may be delayed over debts of NGN235 billion naira (USD572 million) owed by… Read More »
Avianca Holdings exits Chapter 11 proceedings
Avianca Holdings has exited bankruptcy protection after successfully completing its financial restructuring process to emerge with significantly reduced debt, USD1.7… Read More »
Objections may delay Aeroméxico’s bankruptcy exit plan
Grupo Aeroméxico has asked the US bankruptcy court in New York to extend until December 30 the exclusivity period during… Read More »
easyJet adds 19 A320neo orders, eyes ACMI for Gatwick growth
easyJet (U2, London Luton) has announced that it has firmed up seven A320-200N options and twelve purchase rights with deliveries… Read More »
EU sanctions Belavia, Cham Wings
The permanent representatives of all EU member states have agreed on a fifth round of sanctions on Belarus, including on… Read More »
ITA Airways firms order for A220, A320neo, A330neo
ITA Airways (AZ, Rome Fiumicino) has firmed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for seven A220 regional jets, eleven… Read More »
Canada’s COVID-19 vaccination travel rules is now in effect
As of Nov. 30, everyone age 12 and older will need to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to travel… Read More »
Qatar Airways CEO says Airbus should admit to A350 surface flaws
The head of Qatar Airways called on Airbus to admit that it had a problem with flaws on the surface… Read More »
Cebu Pacific receives first batch of A330-900neos
Cebu Pacific has taken delivery of its first sixteen A330-900neo aircraft kitted out with fully customised galleys, stowages, doghouses and… Read More »
APEX/IFSA Board of Governors vote on new initiatives
The 2021-2022 APEX/IFSA Board of Governors have voted unanimously to accept the introduction of four initiatives for the coming calendar… Read More »
U.S. Senate panel invites airline CEOs to testify at Dec. 8 hearing
The chair of the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee, concerned about worker shortages at airlines that received billions of dollars in… Read More »
Cathay Pacific’s liquidity strong, Omicron impact unclearw
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd (0293.HK) has maintained a strong liquidity position at a time when the impact of… Read More »
CDC Expands COVID-19 Surveillance at Four US Airports
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is expanding surveillance efforts at four international airports across the country… Read More »
Analysts Say Rise in Domestic Flights Will Help Airlines Weather Omicron
In an insightful story from the Wall Street-centric MarketWatch website, stock analysts say that U.S. airlines should be able to… Read More »