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 »
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 »
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 »
Tips for responsible travel in a post-COVID-19 world
When we emerge from the COVID-19 lockdowns and start to travel again, it is important to do so in a… Read More »
Thailand extends international flight ban to April 18
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand extended its temporary ban on all international flights to Thailand to April 18 as… Read More »
Alaska Airlines will explore new destinations after RavnAir shutdown
Alaska Airlines says it will explore the launch of new services to support communities within the US state affected by… Read More »
US DOT to allow ULCCs and leisure carriers to operate summer or winter schedules
The revision helps carriers with seasonal demand profiles seeking government aid during COVID-19 pandemic. The US Department of Transportation has… Read More »
Lufthansa will permanently ground Germanwings
Lufthans will discuss permanently grounding its Germanwings low-cost airline unit at a management board meeting, two sources familiar with the… Read More »
Boeing is suspending work at its 787 Dreamliner plant in South Carolina
Boeing is suspending work at its 787 Dreamliner plant in South Carolina, temporarily shutting down its last commercial-jet factory still… Read More »
Air New Zealand to lay off 387 pilots
Air New Zealand is planning to make 387 pilots redundant amid the coronavirus crisis, their union said today. The New… Read More »
Airbus will halt aircraft production at its site in Mobile, Alabama
Airbus will halt aircraft production at its site in Mobile, Alabama due to the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak. Manufacturing… Read More »
IATA’s annual safety report shows that flying is safer than ever
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its annual airline safety report today. It confirms the widely held belief… Read More »
Rolls-Royce scraps targets and dividend
Rolls-Royce is scrapping its targets and final dividend to shore up its finances as the British aero-engine maker’s customers around… Read More »
Australian REX Regional Express suspend all flights
Australian regional airline, Regional Express has a declared that current global events have impacted services in Queensland. REX operated regulated… Read More »
American joins United and others in suspending more NYC flights on coronavirus spike
American Airlines said it would suspend more flights in and out of New York City’s three main airports for about… Read More »
Boeing suspending 787 production at South Carolina plant
Boeing said it would suspend production of its 787 airplane at its facilities in South Carolina amid the coronavirus pandemic…. Read More »
Aircraft lessor Avolon cancel order for 75 Boeing 737 MAXs
Avolon, the Dublin-based lessor has announced that it is revising its orders to reflect current market trends. It has decided… Read More »
U.S. grants GE license to sell engines for China’s new airplane
The Trump administration on Tuesday granted a license to General Electric to supply engines for China’s new COMAC C919 passenger… Read More »