Travel slump threatens 46 million jobs, aviation group says
The impact of the coronavirus on travel may cost as many as 46 million jobs globally, according to projections published… Read More »
House panel approves FAA reform bill after Boeing 737 MAX crashes
A U.S. House of Representatives committee on Wednesday unanimously approved bipartisan legislation to reform the Federal Aviation Administration’s aircraft certification… Read More »
U.S. astronaut crew on SpaceX’s Crew Dragon to cast ballots from space
Three NASA astronauts launching next month on SpaceX’s first operational Crew Dragon mission plan to vote in the upcoming presidential… Read More »
Cathay Pacific open to employee ideas as it works on restructuring plan
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd 0293.HK said on Wednesday it welcomed all employee ideas to get it through the pandemic after… Read More »
IATA reduces air traffic outlook as crisis drags on
Global airlines reduced their 2020 traffic forecast on Tuesday, after a small summer rebound evaporated amid renewed coronavirus outbreaks and… Read More »
General Electric’s GE9X jet engine wins certification from U.S. regulator
General Electric Co GE.N said on Monday its GE9X engine for Boeing Co’s BA.N 777X passenger jet has been certified… Read More »
Brazil’s Azul certified to use Embraer E195 as cargo aircraft
Brazilian airline Azul SA AZUL.N said late on Sunday in a securities filing that one of its Embraer E195 has been certified… Read More »
Swiss voters approve $6.5 billion purchase of fighter jets
Swiss voters backed the government’s plan to spend up to 6 billion Swiss francs ($6.46 billion) on new fighter jets… Read More »
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 »