U.S. airlines cheer government relief but warned that they require more action
United Airlines Holdings and Delta Air Lines welcomed on Friday a $50 billion relief package they said would protect jobs… Read More »
GPS self-tracking in Hawaii during COVID-19
The pandemic is prompting Hawaii’s authorities to consider some extreme measures to contain the spread of contagion. The Aloha State… Read More »
The unspoiled Spanish island of La Palma
The recent outbreak of COVID-19 has certainly had a profound impact on the travel industry in a way that has… Read More »
European regional airlines fight for survival
Regional airline easyJet has highlighted the importance of access to liquidity as being the determining factor for the future of… Read More »
Boeing plans 737 MAX production restart by May
Boeing plans to restart 737 MAX production by May, ending a months-long halt triggered by a safety ban on its… Read More »
Wealthy Chinese students fleeing the U.S. pay $20,000 for seats on private jets
As the coronavirus spreads across the United States, Chinese students from wealthy families are persuading their parents to pay tens… Read More »
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 »