How do pilots stay current in a pandemic?

With demand for air travel still far below normal levels thanks to COVID-19, airlines are having to juggle a number of… Read More »
Boeing confirms end of 747 production, further reduces output of other jets

In its quarterly earnings report today, Boeing confirmed production of the 747 will conclude in 2022. It also stated that… Read More »
AerCap cancels 15 MAX jets, urges Airbus and Boeing output cuts

Leasing giant AerCap (AER.N) said on Wednesday it had canceled 15 orders for the grounded Boeing (BA.N) 737 MAX aircraft… Read More »
Singapore Airlines slumps to $817 million quarterly loss as pandemic hits demand

Singapore Airlines Ltd (SIAL.SI) warned passenger capacity may remain at less than half of pre-pandemic levels by its March… Read More »
Boeing slashes jet output, eyes factory shake-up as COVID-19 hammers sales

Boeing Co (BA.N) slashed production of its biggest twin-engined jets, delayed its new 777X by up to a year and… Read More »
Tips for booking a villa rental property

It sounds simple enough but booking a villa abroad can be a bit like taking a stab in the dark… Read More »
Southwest execs tout financial stability in face of COVID-19

CEO Gary Kelly says LCC is ‘prepared for a prolonged war against this pandemic.’ Southwest Airlines expects to receive $326 million… Read More »
Wizz expands Varna base, plans UK-Russia resumption

Wizz Air has bolstered its presence in Bulgaria and confirmed the restart of routes between the UK and Russia. Hungarian… Read More »
JetSMART explores Uruguay potential

Uruguay could be one of the next focus markets for Chile’s JetSMART. Chilean ULCC JetSMART is exploring the potential of… Read More »
China Eastern opens Xiamen base

China Eastern Airlines has outlined plans to turn Xiamen into an “international aviation hub” after inaugurating a new base in… Read More »
Global airlines less hopeful on COVID-19 recovery

Global airlines cut their coronavirus recovery forecast on Tuesday, saying it would take until 2024 – a year longer than… Read More »
Recovery schedule for airline industry gets extended to 2024

Fresh COVID-19 cases and lukewarm demand for international flights is adding to woes Airlines are recording anemic demand on the… Read More »
American, Delta, United now pursuing similar capacity strategies

Convergence follows period during which American operated more of its network than rivals Delta and United. The capacity strategies of… Read More »
Volaris to restore 70% of capacity in August

Volaris capacity will recover to 70% of pre-coronavirus levels in August as the Mexican ULCC continues to reinstate services. Volaris… Read More »
Ryanair warns of further base closures

Ryanair expects to shut bases in Spain and Italy over the coming months, adding to closures already announced in Germany…. Read More »
Skyborne goes electric with ten Bye Aerospace eFlyers

Skyborne Airline Academy has become the first UK pilot training school to place an order for Bye Aerospace’s all-electric aircraft…. Read More »
British Airways to make Cornwall-Heathrow link even more successful

After months of discussions and planning, Cornwall Airport Newquay launched British Airways’ Public Service Obligation (PSO) operation to and from… Read More »
Hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft operations by 2023?

ZeroAvia conducted the first flight of its hydrogen fuel cell six-seat Piper M-Class aircraft on 23 June from Cranfield University’s… Read More »
VALLAIR signs MoU with CHAMP Cargosystems

Vallair, the mature aircraft and asset specialist, and launch customer for the A321 freighter conversion (A321F), has signed an MoU… Read More »
Embraer proposes cargo options for commercial aircraft

With the significant decline in the number of airline passengers and the booming demand for air cargo capacity, Embraer has… Read More »
Middle East Airlines (MEA) receives its first Airbus A321neo

Lebanon-based Middle East Airlines (MEA) has received its first A321neo aircraft from Airbus’ final assembly line in Hamburg, Germany on… Read More »
First Airbus A321neo with advanced cabin delivered to Vistara

Vistara, a joint venture between TATA group and Singapore Airlines Limited (SIA), took delivery of its first Airbus A321neo aircraft… Read More »