Can the global aviation industry weather the coronavirus storm?
The aviation industry has been reeling from the impact of global travel bans in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic…. Read More »
AirBaltic will use only 22 A220s for its network
Latvian carrier airBaltic has approved a new business plan called Destination 2025 CLEAN, which is intended to allow the airline… Read More »
Emirates will process COVID-19 refunds for affected passengers
Emirates has reaffirmed its commitment to customers impacted by travel disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and increased its capability… Read More »
American Airlines pilots want all passengers to wear masks
American Airlines pilots want strict laws that they say will protect crew and passengers as the COVID-19 outbreak persists. The… Read More »
UAE authorizes launch of new low-cost carrier Air Arabia
The United Arab Emirates has authorized the launch of the Gulf nation’s fifth airline, a low-cost carrier called Air Arabia… Read More »
Austrian Airlines revises its fleet needs
The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting airlines around the world, the latest of which is Austrian Airlines, which… Read More »
Airbus launches aircraft ‘e-delivery
Airbus has launched aircraft hand-over and ‘e-Delivery’ virtual process to protect its clients and future business interests. “The first airline… Read More »
Air Mauritius goes into voluntary administration
In a statement on its social media page, Air Mauritius has revealed that it has gone into voluntary administration due… Read More »
Kuwaiti lessor Alafco files suit against Boeing
Kuwaiti aircraft lessor Alafco has issued a suit against Boeing for the failure to return payment on undelivered 737 MAX… Read More »
Ryanair CEO says it won’t fly if middle seats have to stay empty for ‘idiotic’ social distancing rules
Ryanair’s CEO said the airline will not fly if it is forced to keep middle seats empty to maintain social… Read More »
Delta sees few signs travelers are itching to fly even as virus restrictions ease
With some states starting to ease coronavirus restrictions, a big question in the decimated airline industry is whether the moves… 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 »
Why Norwegian Air matters to Norway
Norwegian Air, the budget carrier that changed the way people travel across the Atlantic, is fighting for survival as the… Read More »
Air France-KLM nears bailout
Air France-KLM is moving towards a 10 billion euro ($10.9 billion) government-backed rescue deal, sources said, after France agreed to… Read More »
United Airlines seeing to raise $1B with massive share sale
United Airlines (UAL) has announced an underwritten public offering of 39.25 million shares of its common stock in a bid… Read More »
Delta reports its first loss in five years as COVID-19 ravages airlines
Delta Air Lines lost $534 million in the first three months of the year, its first quarterly loss in more… Read More »
Ethiopian Airlines plans to dominate the African skies
A member of the Star Alliance, Ethiopian Airlines is well-known as the largest airline in Africa. The flag carrier of… Read More »
LOT Polish Airlines buys German airline Condor
LOT Polish Airline owner, PGL, has pulled out of its purchase of German carrier Condor, after announcing in January that… Read More »
Norwegian Air’s affiliates file for bankruptcy putting Boeing jet orders in question
Norwegian Air Shuttle, a major Boeing customer, saw four affiliates in Denmark and Sweden file for bankruptcy Monday, raising questions… Read More »
Air Baltic is throttling up as most airlines scrap jet orders
Airlines are doing everything they can to scrap or delay jetliner deliveries amid an unprecedented collapse in air travel. Not… Read More »
Virgin Australia airline seeks bankruptcy protection
Virgin Australia, the nation’s second-largest airline, announced Tuesday it had entered voluntary administration, seeking bankruptcy protection after a debt crisis… Read More »
Asia-Pacific airlines and airports prepare to resume operations
Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific has released preliminary traffic data from 18 airports in major aviation markets across the Asia-Pacific… Read More »