Brazil’s Embraer says Helvetic to convert orders to bigger aircraft
Brazilian planemaker Embraer SA (EMBR3.SA) said Helvetic Airways has reached an agreement to convert four firm orders to the larger… Read More »
Icelandair and airBaltic to codeshare
The flag-carriers of Iceland and Latvia have signed an agreement that opens new markets for both airlines. A new codeshare… Read More »
Allegiant to slow rate of growth in Q3 as COVID-19 surges
Several US states have reported increases in the number of people with the virus, which has negatively impacted bookings and… Read More »
United: Resuming LAX 787 routes marks ‘sprout’ of good news
After American Airlines drops LAX as an international hub, United boosts long-haul flying at the airport. United Airlines has backed… Read More »
Richard Branson finally gets going on Virgin Atlantic rescue
Ailing airline secures 1b pounds as part of a wide-ranging rescue act A chance to get back to the skies…… Read More »
Air Dolomiti to open pair of German routes
Lufthansa-owned Air Dolomiti is adding two new destinations in Germany from late-July. Italian airline Air Dolomiti is doubling the number… Read More »
Canada’s Treq aims to take over regional routes
A Quebec-based transportation cooperative has revealed plans to start a new regional carrier called Treq. A cooperative is aiming to… Read More »
Delta may avoid furloughs thanks to demand for early exit deal
Delta Air Lines (DAL.N) may be able to avoid involuntary furloughs in the fall after receiving interest from more than… Read More »
Garuda Indonesia talking to Airbus to delay 2020 deliveries
Flag carrier Garuda Indonesia (GIAA.JK) is in talks with Airbus (AIR.PA) to delay deliveries of four aircraft this year, its… Read More »
Business travel is slowly emerging from Zoom meetings
But the number of pre-approvals that need to be gone through is slowing uptake Global businesses are starting to think… Read More »
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi reveals inaugural routes
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi will begin operations in October with an initial network of six routes, one of which will… Read More »
Corsair targeting long-haul flights from Germany, chairman says
Corsair currently only serves long-haul leisure routes from France but sees opportunities in certain German regions. French leisure airline Corsair… Read More »
American Airlines threatens to cancel some Boeing Max orders
The airline demands the plane maker helps line up new financing for the jets American Airlines Group’s Boeing Co. 737… Read More »
Emirates airline to cut up to 9,000 jobs: report
The airline has already cut a tenth of its staff, said Tim Clark An Emirates A380 aircraft. Emirates airline has… Read More »
Emirates airline is rethinking strategy on Boeing 777X
Dubai airline is reworking fleet strategies to get through COVID-19 induced crisis Emirates is having a rethink on how best… Read More »
US bans Pakistan’s PIA over pilot licence scandal
Follows move by European Union aviation regulators to ban airline for 6 months PIA said in a statement that the… Read More »
Hi Air increase Korean regional routes with two new ATR 72s
ATR announced on 24 June the sale of two ATR 72-500 aircraft from its asset management portfolio to Hi Air…. Read More »
ATR and REX cooperating on fleet upgrade
World number one turboprop manufacturer ATR and Australia’s biggest independent airline Regional Express (REX) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding… Read More »
Jetstar Asia cuts its fleet to aid recovery
Jetstar Asia has announced cuts to its fleet amid its post-COVID-19 recovery plan. The Singapore LCC has revealed that it… Read More »
Lufthansa saved from collapse with government aid package
Lufthansa looks set to have avoided bankruptcy by drawing on a €9 billion aid package from the German government after… Read More »
Hitit and Blue Air announce new partnership
Blue Air, the largest airline in Romania, and Hitit, a leading airline software solutions provider have announced the signing of… Read More »
Aeromexico files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States
Aeromexico has joined the list of Latin American airlines of filing for voluntary Chapter 11 protection in the US on… Read More »
Ryanair and BALPA reach an agreement on a 20% reduction for UK pilots
LCC Ryanair and the British Airline Pilots’ Association, a trade union for UK pilots, have reached a four-year agreement on… Read More »
Qatar Airways is Requiring a Full Face Shield to Fly
As part of Qatar Airways’ updated health and safety measures, the airline will now require passengers to wear a face shield in… Read More »
JAL domestic restoration going faster than planned
International still sluggish: JAL to operate 10% of beyond-Japan flight schedule in August. Japan Airlines (JAL) is continuing to see… Read More »
Delta-LATAM codeshare approved as carriers push for JV antitrust immunity
The US Department of Transportation has approved plans by Delta Air Lines and LATAM Airlines Group to codeshare on US-Chile… Read More »