Aeromexico says bankruptcy court accepts financing commitment
Mexican airline Aeromexico said late on Monday a bankruptcy court has approved its commitment letters regarding exit financing and set… Read More »
Air New Zealand could grow domestic business by 20%-30%
Air New Zealand Ltd (AIR.NZ) has the potential to grow its domestic business by 20%-30% from pre-pandemic levels over the… Read More »
France to mimic Musk with own SpaceX-style launcher
European space company ArianeGroup will develop a reusable mini-launcher to compete with the likes of Elon Musk’s SpaceX, French Finance… Read More »
Russia says airliner had to lose height to avoid NATO spy plane
A Russian Aeroflot airliner flying from Tel Aviv to Moscow was forced to change altitude over the Black Sea because… Read More »
Sabre and American Express Global Business Travel announce multi-year partnership
Sabre Corporation [NASDAQ: SABR] and American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) announce a long-term, multi-faceted strategic partnership focused on developing… Read More »
Aviation expert claims omicron border restrictions show countries haven’t learned
A decision by several countries to impose border restrictions out of concerns around the omicron Covid variant was called “knee-jerk”… Read More »
Boeing shares surge as 737 MAX on return to China
China’s aviation authority on Thursday issued an airworthiness directive on the Boeing 737 MAX that will help pave the way… Read More »
Nanoracks, Voyager Space, and Lockheed Martin Awarded NASA Contract
Nanoracks, in collaboration with Voyager Space and Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT], has been awarded a $160 million contract by NASA… Read More »
Omicron clouds outlook for international travel
The spread of the Covid omicron variant across the world could further delay the travel industry’s recovery, a fresh challenge… Read More »
Universal Hydrogen CEO sees jetmakers backing new fuel
Airbus (AIR.PA) and Boeing Co (BA.N) will launch all-new successors to their best-selling single-aisle jets powered by hydrogen from around… Read More »
Pratt to announce update of A320neo engine
Hartford, Conn., Dec 1 (Reuters) – Engine maker Pratt & Whitney is set to announce an improved version of its… Read More »
Safran stands firm on jet output, reviews part of Zodiac
Jet engine maker Safran (SAF.PA) said the worst of the coronavirus crisis was over but took a cautious view on… Read More »
India’s Jet Airways in talks with Boeing, Airbus for $12 billion order
India’s Jet Airways (JET.NS) is in talks with planemakers Boeing Co (BA.N) and Airbus SE (AIR.PA) for an order worth… Read More »
Global airlines prepare for Omicron volatility, agility will be key
Global airlines are bracing for more volatility due to the Omicron coronavirus variant that could force them to juggle schedules… Read More »
Air France-KLM considers cap hike delay as Omicron disrupts travel
Air France-KLM (AIRF.PA) is considering delaying its planned capital increase because of tough travel restrictions imposed by governments to mitigate… Read More »
Canada bars Boeing from fighter race
Canada on Wednesday excluded Boeing Co (BA.N) from a multi-billion-dollar race to supply 88 new fighter jets and indicated a… Read More »
Apple loses key engineer to startup Archer
Michael Schwekutsch, a director of engineering in the Apple Special Projects Group that’s reportedly working on self-driving cars, has left… Read More »
U.S. Senate panel invites airline CEOs to testify at Dec. 8 hearing
The chair of the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee, concerned about worker shortages at airlines that received billions of dollars in… Read More »
Italy’s new ITA Airways orders 28 aircraft from Airbus
Italy’s new ITA Airways has ordered 28 Airbus (AIR.PA) planes, the German-French conglomerate said in a statement on Wednesday, confirming… Read More »
Cathay Pacific’s liquidity strong, Omicron impact unclearw
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd (0293.HK) has maintained a strong liquidity position at a time when the impact of… Read More »
German union calls for strikes at Airbus
German labour union IG Metall has called for strikes at aircraft maker Airbus (AIR.PA) and its unit Premium Aerotec amid… Read More »
Qatar Airways says Airbus should admit to A350 flaws
The head of Qatar Airways on Tuesday called on Airbus to admit that it had a problem with flaws on… Read More »
White House considering stricter international travel testing requirements amid omicron variant
The Biden administration is considering tightening requirements for international travel amid growing concerns about the omicron variant of the coronavirus,… Read More »
Emirates warns Omicron could cause ‘significant traumas’ for aviation industry
A major hit to the peak December travel season because of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus would cause “significant… Read More »
Senators say U.S. must strengthen space debris monitoring
A group of U.S. senators on Tuesday asked the Biden administration to do more to monitor and respond to space… Read More »
Biden says he doesn’t expect more travel restrictions or lockdowns as Covid omicron variant spreads
President Joe Biden on Monday said he doesn’t expect the U.S. to impose additional travel restrictions to stem the spread… Read More »