U.S. accuses Chinese nationals of hacking spree for COVID-19 data, defense secrets

The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday indicted two Chinese nationals over their role in what the agency called a decade-long… Read More »
United Arab Emirates launches mission to Mars

The United Arab Emirates launched its first mission to Mars on Monday as it strives to develop its scientific and… Read More »
SpaceX capsule carrying NASA astronauts slated for August 2 return

The NASA astronauts who traveled to the International Space Station in SpaceX’s first crewed flight in May are expected to… Read More »
Cathay Pacific flags $1.3 billion first-half loss as travel demand battered

Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd (0293.HK) expects a first-half net loss of HK$9.9 billion ($1.3 billion), including impairment charges… Read More »
Garuda Indonesia talking to Airbus to delay 2020 deliveries

Flag carrier Garuda Indonesia (GIAA.JK) is in talks with Airbus (AIR.PA) to delay deliveries of four aircraft this year, its… Read More »
Hi Fly converts its A380 to carry cargo

Hi Fly has converted its A380 (9H-MIP | MSN 006) to a cargo configuration by removing seating from both decks…. Read More »
How U.S. airlines are trying to stop COVID-19 on flights

As some Americans prepare to travel for the July 4 holiday weekend, and airlines slowly ramp up service, the U.S…. Read More »
Flight activity rises in June, still far below 2019 levels

Flight activity increased in June as airlines added to their schedules, but non-commercial flights continued to lead overall growth. In… Read More »
How airlines have managed their fleet mix during the COVID-19 pandemic

Flightradar24 note: ICF used Flightradar24 data to explore how airlines have managed their fleets during the COVID-19 pandemic and what… Read More »
Commercial flights top 50,000 for the first time since March

Flightradar24 tracked 50,051 commercial flights on 18 June, the first time since 24 March that more than 50,000 commercial flights… Read More »
A COVID-19 logistical puzzle: how airlines safely store their aircraft

When the COVID-19 crisis hit Europe and North America in earnest in March, airlines faced an unprecedented drop in demand for flights… Read More »
Aviation’s slow recovery: May air traffic statistics

As the aviation industry continues to find its way in the wake of COVID-19, we saw a resurgence in total… Read More »
The impact of the CARES Act on US domestic aviation

Flightradar24 note: With Flightradar24 data, ICF examined flights in the United States to see how airline networks and routes have… Read More »
Wizz Air makes Milan Malpensa its 29th base

The LCC continues to grow despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Wizz Air will base five Airbus A321s at Milan Malpensa (MXP)… Read More »
Lufthansa Group airlines to restart eight UK and Ireland routes in June

The airlines respond to a gradual relaxation of COVID-19 travel restrictions. Lufthansa Group airlines will restart eight routes from the… Read More »