Singapore Airlines obtains $13 billion rescue package
State investor Temasek Holdings and others put together a funding package of up to S$19 billion ($13.27 billion) for Singapore… Read More »
As Coronavirus Expands, Cruise Lines Extend Suspensions
A number of cruise companies are further postponing a return to operations as the coronavirus outbreak continues to grow. Here is a… Read More »
South African Airways struggles to survive
South African Airways has asked the South African government for a third extension to gain more time to revitalise itself…. Read More »
Airlines hunt for storage space as pandemic idles jets
As airlines idle thousands of aircraft for which there are no passengers, they are hitting an unprecedented problem: finding a… Read More »
Cruise Ship With Sick Passengers and Crew is Traveling to Florida
Holland America Line has reported that 42 individuals—13 guests and 29 crew members—aboard the cruise ship Zaandam have been experiencing… Read More »
The Debate on Whether Cruise Lines Deserve Federal Assistance
As cruise line operations have ground to a halt, a debate rages on whether the industry deserves federal assistance. President… Read More »
Travel industry professionals commenting on the COVID-19’s impact
There is no doubt that the COVID-19 coronavirus has had a profound effect upon the travel industry, as it has… Read More »
Airbus adds 15 billion Euro credit line
Airbus boosted its liquidity with a 15 billion euro ($16 billion) expanded credit facility on Monday while suspending its 2020… Read More »
Bombardier to suspend business jet production in Canada
Bombardier will suspend Canadian production of its corporate jets to comply with restrictions imposed by provincial governments aimed at curbing… Read More »
Spirit AeroSystems suspends Boeing-related production
Spirit Aerosystems, Boeing’s largest supplier, is temporarily suspending production for the airplane maker at many of its facilities in the… Read More »
Boeing CEO does not want U.S. to take stake in company
Boeing Chief Executive Dave Calhoun said on Tuesday he does not want the U.S. Treasury to take an equity stake… Read More »
The Covid-19 crisis is a critical turning point in the history of aviation safety
Like 9/11, the current Covid-19 crisis is a critical turning point in the history of aviation safety. While public health… Read More »
Air Canada lays off 5,000
The rapid spread of the coronavirus since it was first reported in China has dealt an unparalleled shock to the… Read More »
SpaceX and NASA aim for historic crew launch in mid-May despite coronavirus outbreak
The first crewed orbital launch from American soil is scheduled to lift off just two months from now, despite the… Read More »
Federal financial relief needed for Canada’s airports to endure through COVID-19 crisis
As Canada’s airports continue their work with public health agencies to facilitate the safe passage of hundreds of thousands of… Read More »
Egypt shuts mosques and churches over coronavirus fears
Egypt on Saturday ordered mosques and churches to shut their doors to worshippers in an effort to curb the spread… Read More »
Taiwan suspends the transit of airline passengers
Taiwan further tightened travel controls on Sunday to help stop the spread of the coronavirus, suspending the transit of airline… Read More »
Boeing expects to lose 150 737 MAX orders in 2020
Boeing has revealed that in March it was expecting to lose 150 pre-orders for its 737 MAX aircraft. This rise… Read More »
Trump Expresses Confidence in Cruise Ships Serving as Hospitals
During the White House press briefing, held on March 20, 2020, President Trump expressed confidence in the cleanliness and sanitation standards of… Read More »
Farnborough Airshow canceled in sign of aerospace slump
The Farnborough Airshow – this year’s largest aerospace expo and a showcase for tens of billions of dollars of business… Read More »
Coronavirus deals blow to NASA’s 2024 return-to-moon plan
The coronavirus has dealt a blow to NASA’s plan to return Americans to the moon by 2024, as the space… Read More »
Air Tahiti Nui Boeing 787 breaks passenger flight records
As the United States shuts down its borders to European flights, airlines are getting creative. Air Tahiti Nui is one… Read More »