Korean Air submits report to antitrust regulators over Asiana takeover
On January 14, 2021, the South Korean Fair Trade Commission (FTC) and other foreign antitrust regulators received a…
EasyJet cabin crew to administer vaccine rollout in UK
easyJet announced that the National Health Service (NHS) would recruit easyJet cabin crew members to administer COVID-19 vaccine…
Singapore Airlines offers employees COVID-19 vaccine
On January 12, 2021, Singapore Airlines (SIA1) (SINGY) (SIA) said that Singapore-based employees have been offered to take…
Unions to stand against Qantas in High Court over “wage theft”
On January 13, 2021, Australian unions announced that they were set to face Qantas in the High Court…
Congo Airways orders two Embraer E195-E2s
On January 13, 2021, African carrier Congo Airways ordered a pair of new Embraer E195-E2 jets. The new…
Southwest crew finds written threat, evacuates plane
On January 11, 2020, Southwest Airlines (LUV) crew found a written threat upon arrival at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood…
Jet Airways nears NCLT hearing, may restart operations
The consortium of UAE-based businessman Murari Lal Jalan and London’s asset management firm Kalrock Capital, which has won…
Emirates airline set to increase operations in US
On January 11, 2021, Dubai air carrier Emirates announced its plan to expand operations in the United States…
Ryanair to launch Boeing 737 MAX services in UK market
Ryanair plans to launch its Boeing 737 MAX aircraft services in the United Kingdom. The flights would begin…
Lufthansa collects €500 million using aircraft as securities
On January 6, 2021, Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) announced that it gathered a total of €500 million in the…
Norwegian Air reports 94% traffic fall, blames travel restrictions
On January 7, 2020, Norwegian Air Shuttle announced its traffic figures for December 2020. The air carrier blamed…
Korean Air moves forward with Asiana takeover
The biggest South Korea’s airline and flag carrier Korean Air will proceed with its planned Asiana Airlines acquisition.…
Saudi Arabia and Qatar agree to lift border blockade
On January 4, 2021, Saudi Arabia and Qatar agreed to reopen airspace, sea and land borders for the…
Qantas aims to restart international flights from July 2021
Australian air carrier Qantas is aiming to restart international flight services from July 2021. However, Qantas’ aim has…
Qatar Airways boosts cargo capacity with three Boeing 777Fs
Qatar Airways Cargo received a delivery of three Boeing 777 freighters to its fleet on the first day…
Qatar Airways becomes largest A350 XWB operator
Qatar Airways positions itself as the largest operator of Airbus A350 XWB aircraft, after it welcomed delivery of…
Nordica to acquire LOT stake in Xfly, become sole owner
Estonia’s flag-carrier Nordic Aviation Group (Nordica) reached an agreement with LOT Polish Airlines to obtain LOT’s 49% share…
Air France Boeing 777 diverts due to hydraulic leak
Air France Boeing 777-200 aircraft returned to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) shortly after the crew reported…