Airbus turns profitable after good delivery performance
On April 29, 2021, the European aircraft manufacturer Airbus announced that it turned profitable during the first quarter…
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Stewardess sues Southwest Airlines over husband’s death from COVID
A Southwest Airlines (LUV) cabin crew member sued her employer for over $3 million compensation claiming that the…
Digitalization: new opportunities for the aviation market
The commercial and defense aviation industries have a long history of business innovation, technological leadership, and data-driven operations.…
Delayed Hong Kong-Singapore travel bubble nears launch date
Hong Kong and Singapore have agreed on the launch date for the long-awaited air travel bubble. The quarantine-free…
Cathay Pacific to shrink Boeing 777X aircraft order?
The Hong Kong flag-carrier Cathay Pacific may shrink its Boeing 777X aircraft order, a move that would help…
Alaska Airlines eyes first profitable quarter of 2021
In a financial report released on April 22, 2021, Alaska Airlines recorded its first cash positive month of…
Authorities discover a dead body on a flight to Schiphol
A dead body in the landing gear section of a KLM A330-200 on a flight from Nigeria to…
JetBlue looking forward to Virgin Atlantic competition
Following the regulatory approval from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA) for its transatlantic flights, President and…
Calhoun to work longer after Boeing extends retirement age
The American aircraft manufacturer Boeing made an exception in its inner policies and extended the standard company‘s retirement…
easyJet CEO questions need of PCR testing requirements
On April 20, 2021, easyJet CEO Johan Lundgren speaking at the World Aviation Festival virtual event pointed out…
WHO: vaccination proof for travelers promote inequality
The World Health Organization (WHO) emergency committee announced that requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination for international travel as…
IATA’s Willie Walsh deplores COVID-19 test profiteering
Speaking at the World Aviation Festival virtual event, newly-appointed IATA director Willie Walsh commented on the current situation…
New CEO takes the helm, amidst SAA’s ongoing revival
A new interim CEO was appointed as part of the ongoing efforts to revive South African Airways since…
Qantas resumes New Zealand flights as travel bubble opens
On April 19, 2021, Australia and New Zealand opened up a two-way quarantine-free trans-Tasman travel bubble, allowing air…
Hong Kong halts flights from India, Pakistan, and the Philippines
Starting from April 20, 2021, Hong Kong has imposed a 14-day travel ban on flights from India, Pakistan,…
Air France-KLM expects to run at 50% capacity for the summer
On April 19, 2021, Air France-KLM Group CEO Ben Smith said the airline expected to run at least…
Hong Kong – Singapore bubble hopes reignite for mid-May
Following the last-minute cancellation of the first attempt to set up a Hong Kong – Singapore quarantine-free travel…
Aircrew quarantine worsens Cathay Pacific travel figures in March
On April 16, 2021, Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific announced that its traffic numbers in March 2021 decreased substantially…