Schedule vs. Reality: The gap between published schedules and airline operations
The global aviation industry remains in turmoil, continually challenging commercial airlines as they plan and publish their advanced schedules. This… Read More »
How do pilots stay current in a pandemic?
With demand for air travel still far below normal levels thanks to COVID-19, airlines are having to juggle a number of… Read More »
Boeing confirms end of 747 production, further reduces output of other jets
In its quarterly earnings report today, Boeing confirmed production of the 747 will conclude in 2022. It also stated that… Read More »
AerCap cancels 15 MAX jets, urges Airbus and Boeing output cuts
Leasing giant AerCap (AER.N) said on Wednesday it had canceled 15 orders for the grounded Boeing (BA.N) 737 MAX aircraft… Read More »
Singapore Airlines slumps to $817 million quarterly loss as pandemic hits demand
Singapore Airlines Ltd (SIAL.SI) warned passenger capacity may remain at less than half of pre-pandemic levels by its March… Read More »
Boeing slashes jet output, eyes factory shake-up as COVID-19 hammers sales
Boeing Co (BA.N) slashed production of its biggest twin-engined jets, delayed its new 777X by up to a year and… Read More »
Global airlines less hopeful on COVID-19 recovery
Global airlines cut their coronavirus recovery forecast on Tuesday, saying it would take until 2024 – a year longer than… Read More »
Ryanair slashes traffic outlook, fears COVID-19 second wave
Ryanair cut its annual passenger target by a quarter on Monday and warned the second wave of COVID-19 infections could… Read More »
Hughes Network Systems to invest $50 million to join OneWeb consortium
U.S. satellite broadband provider Hughes Network Systems has agreed to invest $50 million in the British government and Bharti-backed consortium… Read More »
Boeing to delay 777X as demand drops for big jets – sources
Boeing Co (BA.N) is preparing to delay its all-new 777X jet by several months or up to a year, three… Read More »
U.S. relaxes rules to export more aerial drones
The Trump administration will reinterpret a Cold War-era arms agreement between 34 nations to allow U.S. defense contractors to sell… Read More »
FAA issues Emergency Airworthiness Directive for 737s returning from storage
We’ve covered here how much work goes into keeping stored aircraft in good condition, and for the most part those procedures do… Read More »
Airbus offers subsidy concession to end U.S. tariffs
Europe’s Airbus said on Friday it would increase loan repayments to France and Spain in a “final” bid to reverse… Read More »
U.S. FAA issues emergency directive on 2,000 Boeing 737s parked in pandemic
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Friday issued an emergency airworthiness directive for 2,000 U.S.-registered Boeing 737 NG and Classic… Read More »
Spirit Aerosystems braces for deeper 737 production cut through 2022: CNBC
Spirit Aerosystems Holdings Inc (SPR.N) has spoken with lenders to loosen some of its debt terms as it expects deliveries… Read More »
Big U.S. Boeing customers want the 737 MAX but say contracts need re-set
Two of Boeing Co’s (BA.N) biggest commercial airline customers said on Thursday they are still committed to the 737 MAX… Read More »
Southwest says not scheduling the Boeing 737 MAX until mid-December
Southwest Airlines (LUV.N) will keep the Boeing Co (BA.N) 737 MAX off its schedule through mid-December, it said on Thursday,… Read More »
Cathay Pacific reaches deal for Airbus delivery delays, in advanced talks with Boeing
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd (0293.HK) said on Wednesday it had reached an agreement with Airbus SE (AIR.PA) to… Read More »
Ethiopian Airlines cargo plane catches fire at Shanghai airport, no casualties
An Ethiopian Airlines’ Boeing 777 cargo plane caught fire while loading cargo at Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Wednesday, the… Read More »
U.S. lawmakers probing Boeing 737 MAX seek safety agency’s employee survey records
A U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Monday asked the Federal Aviation Administration to disclose details of an employee survey… Read More »
Southeast Asia budget airline boom turns sour for planemakers, lessors
Southeast Asian low-cost carriers, a key growth engine for planemakers and leasing companies for a decade before the pandemic, are… Read More »
Boeing 737 MAX not expected to fly before October
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Tuesday it plans to issue a proposed airworthiness directive for the Boeing 737… Read More »