AirAsia Malaysia becomes latest to fly only fully-vaccinated passengers
AirAsia Malaysia will only take fully vaccinated travelers on board its flights, the carrier announced on October 6,…
Not working to precision? Emirates criticizes Boeing again over 777X delays
Gulf carrier Emirates has once again criticized Boeing over delays to the 777X aircraft. Tim Clark, president of…
Ryanair & Wizz Air double September 2021 passenger numbers, leading recovery
Low cost carriers Ryanair and Wizz Air continue to lead airline recovery in Europe, with data showing increases…
US start-up GlobalX signs for three more Airbus A320 aircraft
US start-up airline Global Crossing Airlines Group plans to acquire three Airbus A320 aircraft, as it continues to…
How global airlines plan to achieve net zero emissions by 2050
Global airlines have signed a pledge to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, admitting it will be a…
Airline industry net losses to top $200 billion during pandemic
Airline industry losses during the COVID-19 pandemic could reach $200 billion, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) estimates. However,…
World’s first CO2-neutral e-kerosene plant opens in Germany
The world’s first production plant for power-to-liquid aviation fuels opened in Emsland, Germany, with backers predicting it could…
Lufthansa pushes fleet modernisation with leases for four A350 aircraft
Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) is leasing a further four A350-900 aircraft, part of plans to modernize its fleet and…
“No jab, no fly”: Air NZ sets out vaccination requirement for passengers
“No jab, no fly.” That’s what Air New Zealand is telling passengers who want to take international flights…
Icelandair agrees financing for final three 737 MAX aircraft
Icelandair has completed financing of all 12 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft ordered back in 2013, by agreeing deals…
How did Daldrup open BER, one of Germany’s most ill-fated building projects?
Engelbert Luetke Daldrup did what few people thought would ever happen. He opened Berlin’s much-delayed new airport. After…
FAA extends comment period for SpaceX Starship project
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has extended the period for public comment on the environmental impact of SpaceX’s…
LATAM gains up to $750M in fresh financing from investors
LATAM Airlines Group has obtained a financing proposal of up to $750 million as part of its efforts…
Virgin Galactic cleared for further missions after FAA concludes probe
Virgin Galactic has been re-cleared for launch. The space travel company announced on September 29, 2021, that an…
Air France unveils first A220 as part of fleet renewal
Air France has taken delivery of the first of 60 Airbus A220 aircraft, part of efforts to renew…
Finnair uses A350s to raise cash in sale and leaseback deal
Finnair is selling and leasing back four of its A350 aircraft to raise funds as part of plans…
Emirates unveils first A380 full-aircraft livery to mark Dubai Expo 2020
Emirates has unveiled the first “nose-to-tail” livery for one of its A380 aircraft, with a colorful design promoting…
easyJet carries out rights issue, founder’s stake drops
easyJet successfully carried out a rights issue on September 28, 2021, to raise money to see it through…