Mitsubishi SpaceJet M90 makes its maiden flight
Japan is getting back into the commercial jet business, and it’s been a long time coming. Recently, a final test… Read More »
Korean Air puts 70 percent of its staff on leave
South Korea’s flag carrier Korean Air will put 70 percent of its 19,000 staff on furlough, it said, as it… Read More »
NASA develops unique materials for the next generation of aircraft
As NASA looks to the future of flight, the agency is investing in technologies aimed at changing the aviation industry… Read More »
GE wins U.S. license to supply engines for new C919 Chinese passenger jet
GE Aviation, a unit of General Electric, and joint venture partner Safran Aircraft Engines have been given a license by… Read More »
Airbus A330-800 gets upgraded ETOPS certification
The Airbus A330-800 just obtained European approval for Extended Twin-Engined Operations (ETOPS) of 180 minutes. With this, Airbus finally got… Read More »
Prolonged flight ban could cut aircraft sales by about 10,000
Demand for new aircraft could drop by almost one-half in the event the coronavirus forces airlines to keep much of… Read More »
IATA report finds 25 million aviation-related jobs endangered due to COVID-19
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) maintains that 25 million aviation industry jobs could potentially be lost in the aftermath… Read More »
Wuhan Tianhe Airport reopens in China after 76-day closure
The airport serving the city located in the Chinese province where the coronavirus outbreak started sees scheduled domestic flights again…. Read More »
Boeing making new 737 MAX software updates to address computer issue
Boeing said it will make two new software updates to the grounded 737 MAX’s flight control computer as it works… Read More »
European ATC charges deferred because of COVID-19
Eurocontrol’s member states have agreed to let airlines defer the payment of up to €1.1 billion ($1.2 billion) in air… Read More »
Adventures by Disney Cancels June River Cruises, Escapes and Alaska Sailings
In accordance with the latest guidance from international health experts and government officials concerning COVID-19, Adventures by Disney, along with AmaWaterways, has decided… Read More »
Costa Extends Suspension of Cruise Operations Until May 30
Costa Cruises announces the further suspension of its cruise operations until May 30, 2020. The company said the action was… Read More »
Crystal Endeavor Delivery Delayed Due to Shipyard Shutdown
Crystal Expedition Cruises has postponed the launch of its luxury expedition ship, Crystal Endeavor, from August to November 14, 2020. The postponement… Read More »
AmaWaterways Extends River Cruise Suspension Through June
AmaWaterways has extended its suspension of river cruise operations in Europe, Asia and Africa through the end of June in… Read More »
Coast Guard Reveals Over 100 Cruise Ships Stuck at Sea
The United States Coast Guard announced that over 100 cruise ships carrying around 90,000 crew members are currently stuck at… Read More »
Take a virtual trip Down Under
While the global coronavirus pandemic has meant travel plans and holidays have had to come to a halt, keen travelers… Read More »
Peru is a fantastic destination
Peru is a fantastic destination for combining a little bit of everything. Despite being a haven for the adventurous of… Read More »
Some consumer groups are angry at airlines for ignoring refund rules
Airlines are burning through cash reserves as they try to stay afloat. IATA said providing refunds for canceled flights, as… Read More »
Global airlines warned that 25 million jobs across the world could be at risk
Global airlines warned that 25 million jobs across the world could be at risk from the coronavirus air travel downturn,… Read More »
Spirit AeroSystems halts production for Boeing jets indefinitely
Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Boeing’s top supplier, said on Wednesday it had stopped production for the planemaker for an indefinite period… Read More »
Grounded airliners insured for more than $160 billion
Airliners with a total insured value of more than $160 billion are grounded around the world, presenting risks for insurers,… Read More »
Boeing plans to retest Starliner flight after botched mission
Boeing said it would send its Starliner astronaut spacecraft on another unmanned mission to the International Space Station, months after… Read More »