U.S. Senate panel to take up FAA aircraft certification reform bill
The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee on Sept. 16 will hold a hearing to consider a bill to strengthen oversight of… Read More »
American Airlines says could seek larger Treasury loan, defer 737 MAX deliveries
American Airlines AAL.O could seek a larger loan from the U.S. Treasury Department, its chief financial officer said on Wednesday, noting that… Read More »
U.S. airlines warn on travel recovery while awaiting fresh aid
Major U.S. airlines warned on Wednesday that travel demand will continue to languish until there is a widespread COVID-19 vaccine,… Read More »
Airbus jet deliveries slip in August, stays ahead of Boeing
Airbus AIR.PA deliveries slipped in August, slowing its recovery from the coronavirus demand meltdown, but the European planemaker remained well in front… Read More »
Virgin Australia to cull a third of its Boeing 737 fleet under Bain ownership
Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd VAH.AX said on Wednesday it is returning a third of its fleet of Boeing Co BA.N 737 planes to lessors… Read More »
Ryanair steels for winter ‘write-off’ as travel gloom deepens
Ryanair RYA.I slashed its annual passenger target by another 10 million on Wednesday, becoming the latest European airline to signal more capacity… Read More »
Wizz Air makes Catania its 36th base with two Airbus A321s
The carrier will launch five new routes from the airport in October. Wizz Air said it will establish its 36th airport… Read More »
OTT Airlines seeks Chinese approval
China Eastern Airlines’ new subsidiary will fly domestic regional routes once operational. OTT Airlines, the new regional carrier being launched… Read More »