Delta expects jet retirement charges of up to $2.5 billion in third-quarter
Delta Air Lines DAL.N said on Friday it expects to record an up to $2.5 billion charge in the current… Read More »
Rolls-Royce says no final decision on potential stakes
Rolls-Royce RR.L said on Friday that no final decision had been made on allotting shares to potential investors, “including any… Read More »
Europe regulator sees November lifting of Boeing 737 MAX flight ban
Boeing’s grounded 737 MAX could receive regulatory approval to resume flying in November and enter service by the end of… Read More »
EU air safety head says in-flight COVID infection risks marginal
The risks of air travellers catching COVID-19 on a passenger aircraft are “very marginal” provided health measures are applied, Europe’s… Read More »
Air New Zealand begins drawing down government debt facility, flags future capital raising
Air New Zealand Ltd AIR.NZ said on Friday it had begun to draw down on a NZ$900 million ($589.95 million) government debt… Read More »
Delta in talks to delay 40 Airbus jet deliveries – Bloomberg News
Delta Air Lines Inc DAL.N is in talks with Airbus SE AIR.PA to delay at least 40 aircraft deliveries scheduled for this year, Bloomberg… Read More »
Airlines call for COVID-19 tests before all international flights
Global airlines called on Tuesday for airport COVID-19 tests for all departing international passengers to replace the quarantines they blame… Read More »
Airbus CEO: we can’t guarantee no compulsory layoffs
European planemaker Airbus will do its best to cut costs without resorting to compulsory redundancies, but it cannot guarantee they… Read More »
Airbus unveils concepts for hydrogen-powered plane
Airbus has unveiled three visual concepts for “zero emission” airplanes to be powered by hydrogen. It is the planemaker’s latest… Read More »
Rolls-Royce plans to raise up to 2.5 billion stg as COVID-19 bites
Britain’s Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc RR.L said on Saturday it was looking to raise up to 2.5 billion pounds ($3.2 billion) in an… Read More »
Boeing 737 MAX safety upgrades are ‘positive progress’ – NTSB
The U.S. air accident investigator said on Thursday that proposed safety upgrades in the Boeing Co 737 MAX jet were… Read More »
Delta taps $9 billion in financing against loyalty program
Delta Air Lines DAL.N said on Thursday it is raising $9 billion, $2.5 billion more than its previous estimates, through new bonds… Read More »
Southwest says half of grounded Boeing 737-800 planes back in service
Southwest Airlines Co LUV.N said on Thursday it has now returned to service about half the 115 Boeing BA.N 737-800 aircraft it temporarily grounded… Read More »
U.S. Senate panel delays vote on aircraft certification reforms
The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday postponed consideration of a bill to overhaul how the Federal Aviation Administration certifies… Read More »
United Airlines moves closer to saving pilot jobs, American pleads for more gov’t aid
United Airlines UAL.O said on Wednesday it was “one step closer” to saving thousands of jobs after pilot union leaders voted to… Read More »
737 MAX crash victims seek U.S. legislation to block Boeing legal strategy
Families of Boeing 737 MAX crash victims are urging U.S. lawmakers to ensure the planemaker is held accountable for accidents… Read More »
Air New Zealand plans to cut up to 385 more cabin crew jobs
Air New Zealand Ltd AIR.NZ said on Wednesday it aims to cut up to 385 more cabin crew jobs due to the… Read More »
China sends satellites into space in first sea-based commercial launch
China has successfully sent nine satellites into orbit in its first commercial launch of a rocket from a platform at… Read More »
Southwest to keep blocking middle seats through November
Southwest Airlines Co LUV.N said on Wednesday it will continue to limit the number of seats sold on each flight, allowing middle… Read More »
Boeing, FAA failures to blame for 737 MAX crashes: U.S. House report
Two Boeing 737 MAX crashes that killed all 346 passengers and crew aboard were the “horrific culmination” of failures by… Read More »
Airbus CEO warns of compulsory layoffs as airline crisis deepens
Airbus has stepped up warnings of compulsory layoffs as air travel fails to recover as quickly as expected from the… Read More »
EasyJet CEO chides EU states over fragmented travel policies
European governments should focus on developing coherent air travel policies as airlines struggle to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, rather… Read More »