US court rejects LATAM’s $2.45bn financing deal
The US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York has rejected USD2.45 billion debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing secured by… Read More »
With airline fleets grounded, plane recyclers bet on parts boom
As COVID-19 grounds swaths of airline fleets, companies that profit off the dismantling and trade of aircraft parts are seeing… Read More »
EASA completes Boeing 737 MAX testing
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has completed test flights of Boeing’s 737 MAX so taking a significant step… Read More »
ERA calls for more support for European air travel
As increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases prompt countries to reimpose restrictions, the European Regions Airline Association (ERA) calls for a… Read More »
Wiiz Air UK announces two new routes from Liverpool and from London Luton
Wizz Air UK, has announced the launch of two new routes from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Chisinau (Moldova) and… Read More »
SR Technics announces management buyout of Armac Systems
As part of the restructuring measures aiming to mainly focus on engine services, SR Technics is pleased to announce the… Read More »
Etihad Airways keeps guests protected with global COVID-19 insurance
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is introducing COVID-19 global wellness insurance cover as part of Etihad Wellness,… Read More »
Boeing in talks with FAA about new reported 787 production issue
Boeing Co said late on Thursday it was in discussions with U.S. safety regulators about a manufacturing issue found last… Read More »
Key U.S. senators back requiring FAA disclosure of risk assessments after fatal plane crashes
The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee will vote on Wednesday to require the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to quickly disclose risk… Read More »
Caribbean Airlines to launch Barbados-Dominica flights Sept. 19
The carrier views the route as part of its expansion into the eastern Caribbean. Trinidad and Tobago-based Caribbean Airlines will… Read More »
Etihad SPV bondholders reject Air Seychelles debt plea
A debt restructuring request emanating from Air Seychelles (HM, Mahé) has been rejected by bondholders of Etihad Aviation Group’s Netherlands-based… Read More »
Spain’s Gestair Private Jet acquires Maltese AOC
Gestair Private Jets (GES, Madrid Barajas) has established a new subsidiary in Malta, Gestair Aviation Malta, following the acquisition of… Read More »
Proflight Zambia converts planes for cargo to stay afloat
Struggling with a massive downturn in passenger flight demand because of COVID-19, Proflight Zambia (P0, Lusaka) has converted some of… Read More »
IAG announces €2.74bn capital increase amid poor bookings
IAG International Airlines Group has announced a fully underwritten capital increase to raise EUR2.741 billion euros (USD3.24 billion) to bolster… Read More »
Nigeria blacklists airlines in diplomatic tit-for-tat
In a tit-for-tat move, Nigeria is denying entry to carriers from countries that have imposed travel restrictions on its citizens…. Read More »
Collins Aerospace eliminates the need for touching airport kiosks
Collins Aerospace Systems, a Raytheon Technologies business is eliminating the need to physically touch kiosk screens during airport check-in and… Read More »
Embraer adapts to the impact of COVID-19 and the cancellation of the partnership with Boeing
Embraer announced today a 45% adjustment to its global workforce, which corresponds to approximately 900 employees in Brazil. The measure… Read More »
Transport Canada extends approvals for De Havilland Canada Dash 8 simplified package freighters
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (“De Havilland Canada”) has announced that Transport Canada has confirmed the extension of approvals… Read More »
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi celebrates the arrival of the first new aircraft
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the new national airline of the United Arab Emirates celebrates the arrival of its first state-of-the-art… Read More »
Ampaire’s hybrid-electric prototype flies with Hawaiʻi’s Mokulele Airlines
Ampaire, a pioneer in electric aviation, flew its second technology demonstrator on Thursday, 10 September. The aircraft is a refined… Read More »
TrueNoord acquires two Embraer E195s from Azul with leases attached to Portugalia
TrueNoord, the specialist regional aircraft lessor, continues its growth path with the addition of two Embraer E195 aircraft on lease… Read More »
Aeroméxico ups domestic leisure offer
Mexico’s flag-carrier has opened two leisure routes from Guadalajara designed to help kickstart the country’s tourism recovery. Aeroméxico has inaugurated… Read More »