British Airways puts more employees on furlough despite summer season
The flag carrier of the United Kingdom, British Airways is returning employees back on furlough. The move comes…
Ryanair wins a fight against German aid granted for Condor
On June 9, 2021, Ryanair won its fight against Condor, as the EU General Court annulled the state…
European airlines ‘actively’ oppose climate policies, report shows
A report prepared by an investor-led climate lobbying watchdog, InfluenceMap, indicated that European airlines with the largest disclosed…
Boeing overshadows Airbus with 73 aircraft orders in May 2021
The latest figures show that regarding aircraft orders, Boeing ended May 2021 better than Airbus. The American aircraft…
Qatar Airways reportedly halts Airbus A350 deliveries
Doha-based Qatar Airways is reportedly halting Airbus A350 deliveries because the surface below the paint on certain A350s…
Southwest Airlines orders 34 additional Boeing 737 MAX
On June 8, 2021, Southwest Airlines (LUV) announced that it would order 34 additional Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. “Based…
Cathay Pacific gets drawdown extension of $1bn loan facility
On June 8, 2021, Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific announced that the Hong Kong government agreed to…
Airbus prepares ESM-2 for its manned mission to the moon
Airbus announced the second European Service Module ESM-2 flight model was well into the integration test phase, as…
Garuda Indonesia to return two Boeing 737-800s to lessor
Indonesia’s flag-carrier Garuda Indonesia is reportedly planning to return two of its Boeing 737 aircraft to the lessor.…
Boeing performs first successful unmanned refueling mission
On June 7, 2021, the Boeing MQ-25 T1 test asset refueled a US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet, marking…
IndiGo continues to suffer losses amid the ongoing crisis
The largest Indian low-cost air carrier IndiGo announced its annual financial results, reporting continued losses amid the ongoing…
Hong Kong Airlines to axe 50% staff, focus on cargo-only operations
The city’s second largest air carrier Hong Kong Airlines is reportedly considering cutting its workforce by half in…
Vietnam Airlines plans to auction 11 Airbus A321ceo aircraft
Vietnam’s national air carrier Vietnam Airlines is planning to sell its 11 Airbus A321ceo aircraft through an auction.…
Boeing CEO believes 787 production will get to pre-pandemic rates
Boeing CEO said that the aircraft manufacturer expected the Boeing 787 Dreamliner production rates to reach pre-pandemic levels…
Qatar Airways denies quarrel with Airbus concerning paint job
Qatar Airways CEO denied that an ongoing quarrel with the European aircraft manufacturer Airbus concerned paint job quality…
Short-haul or long-haul: what’s the difference if you’re a flight attendant?
The job of a cabin crew member is an exciting and challenging experience. But in addition to jetting…
Germany to participate in Lufthansa’s capital increase?
Germany is reportedly aiming to participate in Lufthansa’s (LHAB) (LHA) capital increase, which would ensure the refinancing of…
Airbus supports ailing India with medical aid
On June 2, 2021, Airbus announced it would double-down its response to the second wave of COVID-19 in…