Singapore Airlines obtains $13 billion rescue package
State investor Temasek Holdings and others put together a funding package of up to S$19 billion ($13.27 billion) for Singapore… Read More »
South African Airways struggles to survive
South African Airways has asked the South African government for a third extension to gain more time to revitalise itself…. Read More »
Iceland in the Summertime
Where will you be heading when it is safe to do so? And have you ever thought about visiting Iceland… Read More »
Airlines hunt for storage space as pandemic idles jets
As airlines idle thousands of aircraft for which there are no passengers, they are hitting an unprecedented problem: finding a… Read More »
Travel industry professionals commenting on the COVID-19’s impact
There is no doubt that the COVID-19 coronavirus has had a profound effect upon the travel industry, as it has… Read More »
Airbus adds 15 billion Euro credit line
Airbus boosted its liquidity with a 15 billion euro ($16 billion) expanded credit facility on Monday while suspending its 2020… Read More »
Bombardier to suspend business jet production in Canada
Bombardier will suspend Canadian production of its corporate jets to comply with restrictions imposed by provincial governments aimed at curbing… Read More »
Spirit AeroSystems suspends Boeing-related production
Spirit Aerosystems, Boeing’s largest supplier, is temporarily suspending production for the airplane maker at many of its facilities in the… Read More »
Boeing CEO does not want U.S. to take stake in company
Boeing Chief Executive Dave Calhoun said on Tuesday he does not want the U.S. Treasury to take an equity stake… Read More »
Dream travel adventures in Latin American
With travel on hold over this difficult period, many of us are getting our travel fix by seeking inspiration for… Read More »
The Covid-19 crisis is a critical turning point in the history of aviation safety
Like 9/11, the current Covid-19 crisis is a critical turning point in the history of aviation safety. While public health… Read More »
Air Canada lays off 5,000
The rapid spread of the coronavirus since it was first reported in China has dealt an unparalleled shock to the… Read More »
SpaceX and NASA aim for historic crew launch in mid-May despite coronavirus outbreak
The first crewed orbital launch from American soil is scheduled to lift off just two months from now, despite the… Read More »
Federal financial relief needed for Canada’s airports to endure through COVID-19 crisis
As Canada’s airports continue their work with public health agencies to facilitate the safe passage of hundreds of thousands of… Read More »
Taiwan suspends the transit of airline passengers
Taiwan further tightened travel controls on Sunday to help stop the spread of the coronavirus, suspending the transit of airline… Read More »
Boeing expects to lose 150 737 MAX orders in 2020
Boeing has revealed that in March it was expecting to lose 150 pre-orders for its 737 MAX aircraft. This rise… Read More »
Farnborough Airshow canceled in sign of aerospace slump
The Farnborough Airshow – this year’s largest aerospace expo and a showcase for tens of billions of dollars of business… Read More »
Coronavirus deals blow to NASA’s 2024 return-to-moon plan
The coronavirus has dealt a blow to NASA’s plan to return Americans to the moon by 2024, as the space… Read More »
British Airways pilots face pay cut and unpaid leave
British Airways pilots will have to take two weeks of unpaid leave in both April and May as well as… Read More »
American Airlines will use passenger planes for cargo-only flights to Europe
American Airlines announced that it will fly a handful of cargo-only flights to Europe, using its standard 777-300ER passenger planes,… Read More »
Southwest flight attendants sue Boeing for ‘concealing’ 737 Max defects
Eight flight attendants at Southwest Airlines are suing Boeing more than a year after its 737 Max jet was grounded,… Read More »
Lion Air sterilizes its aircraft according to international standards
PT Lion Mentari Airlines (“Lion Air”) announced that it will carry out sterilization of all its operating aircraft to enhance… Read More »
IATA says airlines in the Middle East need state aid
Governments must urgently consider providing aid to airlines in the Middle East to help them cope with a liquidity crisis… Read More »
Troubled flag carrier Alitalia will become once again a state-owned airline
Troubled flag carrier Alitalia will become once again a state-owned airline as a result of a new decree signed on… Read More »
Virgin Australia suspends all international flights
Virgin Australia has made plans to ground its entire international fleet this morning, as well as suspending all international routes… Read More »
Lufthansa Group parks 700 aircraft in crisis response
Lufthansa Group is unable to predict how much its profit will fall this year as it confirmed a 95% capacity… Read More »