ATR and REX cooperating on fleet upgrade
World number one turboprop manufacturer ATR and Australia’s biggest independent airline Regional Express (REX) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding… Read More »
Jetstar Asia cuts its fleet to aid recovery
Jetstar Asia has announced cuts to its fleet amid its post-COVID-19 recovery plan. The Singapore LCC has revealed that it… Read More »
Lufthansa saved from collapse with government aid package
Lufthansa looks set to have avoided bankruptcy by drawing on a €9 billion aid package from the German government after… Read More »
Hitit and Blue Air announce new partnership
Blue Air, the largest airline in Romania, and Hitit, a leading airline software solutions provider have announced the signing of… Read More »
Aeromexico files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States
Aeromexico has joined the list of Latin American airlines of filing for voluntary Chapter 11 protection in the US on… Read More »
Ryanair and BALPA reach an agreement on a 20% reduction for UK pilots
LCC Ryanair and the British Airline Pilots’ Association, a trade union for UK pilots, have reached a four-year agreement on… Read More »
Hi Air increase Korean regional routes with two new ATR 72s
ATR announced on 24 June the sale of two ATR 72-500 aircraft from its asset management portfolio to Hi Air…. Read More »
Boeing’s reputation continues to take a hammering
Following its successful flight tests fo its Boeing’s 737 MAX, the jet maker was hoping to announce that the aircraft… Read More »
Boeing 737 MAX completes FAA certification flights
The FAA and Boeing have completed the last series of certification flights with the 737 MAX on 2 July. The… Read More »
ATR to reduce airline production by 50%
Franco-Italian turboprop maker ATR has announced that it plans to reduce its production by 50% in response to the COVID-19… Read More »
Boeing 737 MAX order cancelled by BOC Aviation
Aircraft leasing company BOC Aviation based in Singapore, has revealed that it has cancelled its bookings for 30 MAX aircraft… Read More »
Embraer’s 1,600th E-Jet delivered to Helvetic Airways
On 1 July, Embraer celebrated the delivery of its 1,600th E-Jet, an E190-E2. Helvetic Airways of Switzerland received the milestone… Read More »
U.S. airlines are confusion as to whether they should block the middle seat
U.S. airlines are in a state of confusion as to whether they should block the middle seat. Some airlines have… Read More »
United Airlines ramps up Asia-Pacific flying
United had the biggest presence in China among US carriers before the COVID-19 pandemic. United Airlines will resume service between… Read More »
American Airlines takes heat for decision to book to capacity
Controversial move is in contrast to rival Delta Air Lines, which caps capacity at 60% on all flights. American Airlines… Read More »
Delta CEO: Aircraft cabin air is ‘7 to 10 times’ cleaner than typical grocery store
Ed Bastian says there is little risk of contracting COVID-19 aboard a Delta flight. Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian… Read More »
MC-21-300 prototype continues testing after painting
On 25 June, the MC-21-300 test aircraft, that was painted at Spektr-Avia, Ulyanovsk, returned to Ramenskoye Airfield (Zhukovsky, Moscow region),… Read More »
Australian regional Rex plans to operate ‘Golden Triangle’ flights
The carrier will go head-to-head with Qantas and Virgin Australia. Australian carrier Regional Express Holdings (Rex) is a rare example… Read More »
US airline unions push Congress to extend assistance
The CARES Act provided airlines with $32 billion in grants, but it expires on Sept. 30. Six unions representing a… Read More »
NokScoot becomes victim of COVID-19 pandemic
Singapore Airlines-Nok Air JV folds in face of passenger demand drop. The board of NokScoot has passed a resolution to… Read More »
De Havilland Canada recognises operators of Dash 8 aircraft for outstanding performance
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (“De Havilland Canada”) announced on 25 June that they are the recipients of the… Read More »
Virgin Australia given new life, to be owned by Bain Capital
Virgin Australia’s current owners, including the UK Virgin Group, will have their stakes wiped out. The selection of Bain Capital… Read More »