EU airlines, airports warn digital COVID-19 certificate roll-out risks chaos
Groups representing Europe’s largest airlines and airports have warned of chaos and hours-long queues unless countries better coordinate the roll-out… Read More »
Canada sets new all-time heat record of 121 degrees amid unprecedented heat wave
The British Columbia village of Lytton set the country’s heat record for a third straight day Tuesday, after Portland and… Read More »
Why airlines are canceling hundreds of flights
It’s a tough time to be an airline social media manager. This month, both American Airlines and Southwest Airlines made headlines for… Read More »
Boeing 777X ‘realistically’ will not win certification approval before mid-2023
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has told Boeing Co (BA.N) that its planned 777X is not yet ready for a significant… Read More »
Canadian aero suppliers face labor crunch as travel rebounds
Canadian aerospace firms are struggling to hire back workers to meet resurgent travel demand in the latest evidence of a… Read More »
Passengers bringing their own alcohol is a big problem says American Airlines CEO
American Airlines CEO Doug Parker told employees he understands their frustrations over the growing trend of passengers slipping their own… Read More »
Passenger accused of trafficking his own special needs daughter
A man accused of human trafficking his special needs daughter is speaking out, highlighting the need for training on an… Read More »
Bezos’ 2021 Space Odyssey a risk too far for insurers
Launching one of the richest individuals on earth into orbit has proved a leap too far for insurers, who are… Read More »
AHLA Relaxes Mask Guidance for U.S. Hotel Employees
The American Hotel & Lodging Association has eased its Safe Stay guidelines regarding mask wearing for U.S. hotel employees In… Read More »
U.S. airlines and flight attendants want stiffer penalties for unruly passengers
A JetBlue Airways flight bound for New York returned to the Dominican Republic in early February after a passenger allegedly refused to… Read More »
Delta plans to hire more than 1,000 pilots by next summer as travel demand returns
Delta Air Lines told staff on Monday that it expects to hire more than 1,000 pilots by next summer, the latest… Read More »
U.S. Airlines received $48 billion in payroll support, so why are ticket prices rising?
A shortage of pilots and a faster-than-expected takeoff in passenger demand is forcing some airlines to cut back flights and… Read More »
American Airlines to cut 1% of July flights as travel rebound strains operations
American Airlines on Sunday said it would cancel around 1% of its flights in July to serve a surprise uptick… Read More »
EU antitrust regulators to decide on AerCap’s $30 bln GE deal by July 26
EU antitrust regulators will decide by July 26 whether to clear a $30 billion bid by Ireland’s AerCap to buy… Read More »
U.S. FAA launches program to help staff voice aviation safety concerns
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Monday it has launched a program to help make it easier for staff… Read More »
EU opens the door to American travelers
Americans are now able to visit the European Union again, vaccinated or not. The European Council has updated its list of… Read More »
Flights between Mexico and Canada are reactivated
The progress in the vaccination process in Canada and Mexico, the increase in passenger demand and the changes in the… Read More »
Delta shareholders vote for disclosure of climate lobbying efforts
A majority of Delta Air Line Inc’s shareholders voted in favor of making the airline disclose its climate lobbying efforts,… Read More »
U.S. Air Force exploring options for next batch of midair refueling tankers
The U.S. Air Force said on Wednesday it is surveying the aircraft industry to learn if another manufacturer has the… Read More »
FAA mandates Boeing 737 MAX inspections for it’s automated flight control system
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Wednesday issued a directive for Boeing Co requiring operators of 737 MAX airplanes to conduct additional inspections for… Read More »
U.S., EU resolve 17-year battle over aircraft subsidies
The United States and the European Union have agreed a truce in their near 17-year conflict over aircraft subsidies, suspending… Read More »
Highlights of the 17-year Airbus and Boeing aircraft trade war
The United States and Britain announced a five-year truce in a long-running transatlantic battle over aircraft subsidies, mirroring a similar… Read More »
California’s drought may have solved 1965 plane crash mystery
As a severe drought in California dries out lakes across the state, officials have found the remains of what they… Read More »
FedEx to test self-driving package deliveries with startup Nuro
FedEx Corp and robotics company Nuro on Tuesday announced a multi-year agreement to test self-driving vehicles in the package delivery… Read More »
U.S. seeks $25.5 million fine from Air Canada over delayed refunds
The U.S. Transportation Department said on Tuesday it was seeking a $25.5 million fine from Air Canada (AC.TO) over the… Read More »
Ryanair gets its first ‘gamechanger’ Boeing 737 MAX jet
Ryanair finally took possession of its first Boeing 737 MAX jet after a delay of more than two years on… Read More »