Embraer names President and CEO nominee
Embraer is to nominate Francisco Gomes Neto, current President of Marcopolo, to the Board of Directors for the…
When was the last time someone ordered 737 MAX?
Boeing has published deliveries report of the first quarter of 2019, revealing that the last 737 MAX was…
Airbus finds 2nd customer for newest A330neo version
Uganda Airlines has firmed up its order of two Airbus A330-800s, becoming the second customer of the newest…
US, EU threaten tariffs amid Airbus, Boeing dispute
U.S. Trade Representative is proposing additional duties to be imposed on a list of EU-made products, including Airbus…
Etihad seeks $600M to finance new aircraft
After canceling orders of dozens of planes, Etihad Airways is now reportedly looking to raise $600 million to…
Ethiopian 302 crash investigation points to MCAS, Boeing responds
After Ethiopian authorities released a preliminary report of Ethiopian Airlines crash, Boeing CEO came forward with a public…
Disruptive human rights lawyer jailed over racist abuse in flight
A human rights lawyer was found guilty of racially insulting and abusing cabin crew as well as being…
Airbus working on A320 software fix, Australian TSB says
Airbus is working on the A320 software update after Virgin Australia Regional Airlines’ close-call near Perth (Australia) in…
Following Moxy, new U.S. ULCC in the making?
Former United CFO Andrew Levy is hoping to raise $100 million by June 2019, to launch a new,…
Jet Airways got bailed out, but no salvation in sight
Just over a week after debt-ridden Jet Airways was bailed out by state-run banks, the airline sees its…
Greenheart stops beating: Fly Jamaica ceases operations
In late March 2019, Fly Jamaica Airways, a Jamaican airline with “Greenhart” as its callsign, laid off employees…
Brexit uncertainty puts more pressure on EasyJet
EasyJet is expecting to report approximately £275 million ($361 million) loss before tax for the first half of 2019,…
Korean Air’s bittersweet 50th anniversary
Korean Air chairman Cho Yang-ho was ousted from Korean Air board on March 27, 2019. Ironically enough, March…
Two biggest South Korean airlines shaken by top ranks changes
The heads of South Korea’s two biggest airlines left their seats within a week, amid financial scandals. Chairman…
Emirates A380 struck by lightning returns to Dubai
On March 25, 2019, Emirates Airbus A380 was reportedly struck by multiple lightning as it was on approach…
Cathay Pacific confirms HK Express acquisition
How much does it cost to buy a low cost airline in Hong Kong? Around $628 million, if…
Stored Wow Air jets riddle grounding by lessors
After two potential investors called off negotiations, Wow Air is now drafting a further restructuring plan, ought to…
Guess which (charter) airline this is
On March 25, 2019, an ACMI and charter airline company announced full rebranding, unveiling its new logo and…