SIA sees traffic numbers down, hopes for “measured recovery”
On April 15, 2021, Singapore Airlines Group (SIA) announced that its traffic figures fell in March 2021 due…
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Middle seat blocking reduces virus transmission by 57%, researchers say
A new study conducted by the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Kansas State University…
American Airlines sees growing travel demand in summer
On April 14, 2021, American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) said it expected to operate more than 90% domestic and…
Bamboo Airways seeks to raise $200 million
Bamboo Airways is preparing for a U.S. public listing in the third quarter, planning to offer a 5%-7%…
Virgin Australia plans to add 10 Boeing 737s, hire staff
On April 15, 2021, the Brisbane-based air carrier said it would re-acquire 10 Boeing 737-800s, with the first…
Norwegian Air to seek additional aid prior to bankruptcy exit
Following a debt restructuring approval from creditors on April 12, 2021, Norwegian Air has revealed intent to seek…
Ryanair to receive first Boeing 737 MAX in coming days
Following the ungrounding of the MAX in December 2019, Ryanair will take delivery of its first Boeing…
Singapore accepts IATA Travel Pass for arriving passengers
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has accepted the use of the IATA Travel Pass for passengers…
United Airlines passengers demand $5 million in compensation
A group of passengers of the United Airlines flight UAL328 has filed a lawsuit claiming that the incident…
France suspends flights with Brazil until further notice
The French Prime Minister Jean Castex was questioned during a parliamentary session of questions to the government on…
Air France-KLM, China Eastern to deepen cooperation after share issue
On April 12, 2021, Air France-KLM announced it would expand its partnership with China Eastern Airlines (CIAH) (CEA). The…
Saudi Authorities amend flight resumption to mid-May
The General Authority of Civil Aviation has confirmed May 17, 2021, as the date for international travel resumption…
Qantas remains firm on international flight reboot
Despite the looming concerns over the delays in the COVID vaccine rollout program in Australia Qantas is firm…
Business travellers gauge lower flight frequency post-restrictions
As optimism from the vaccine rollout drives a revival in aviation travel activity, signs show that business travellers…
French lawmakers approve the ban of certain domestic routes
The National Assembly, the lower house of the French Parliament, adopted several measures to limit the emissions of…
Boeing calls operators to address potential 737 MAX electric issue
On April 9, 2021, Boeing announced that it has recommended 16 operators of the Boeing 737 MAX to…
Two Ethiopian Boeing 737s attempt landing at unfinished Zambian airport
An Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 attempted landing at an unfinished airport in Ndola, Zambia, two hours after another…
IATA sees no sign of recovery, as air travel numbers plunge
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that it saw no indication of aviation recovery, as the COVID-19…