Crew Dragon’s mission is likely to be extended
SpaceX’s Crew Dragon, launched on May 30, is performing well, NASA reports. The health of the Crew Dragon…
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Boeing 737 MAX blues: supplier indicates further production cuts
Spirit Aerosystems is stopping work on 20 737 MAX shipsets and expects Boeing to cut the airliner production…
EU approves €1.2 billion rescue for TAP Air Portugal
The European Commission has given the green light for a €1.2 billion rescue loan destined for Portuguese flag…
Emirates lays off pilots and flight attendants to cut costs
Like many airlines around the world, Emirates was forced to cut its costs and scale back its operations…
HongKong govt said no intention of taking over Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific announced a capital restructuring plan of HK$39 billion (US$5 billion) on the 9th of June. Among…
Austrian government puts foot down on low-cost tickets
The Austrian government will introduce a set of taxes on flight tickets, as it aims to combat aviation’s…
Cathay Pacific to receive a $3.5 billion government bailout
Cathay Pacific, the flag carrier of Hong Kong, has finally received some good news as the Government of…
Etihad Airways flight EY8004 touches on new ground
On June 1, 2020, Etihad Airways Boeing 777 took off from the carrier’s hub in Abu Dhabi (UAE)…
Air New Zealand: Survive, Revive and Thrive as airline cuts jobs
The flag carrier of New Zealand shared its plans on how to get back on its feet, as…
NASA and Lockheed plan to start X-59 jet flight testing next year
The Lockheed Martin X-59 QueSST (Quet Supersonic Transport) developed for NASA’s Low-Boom Flight Demonstrator program is soon to…
Bahamas’ airlines to start flying again
Almost three months have past since The Bahamas closed its border and ceased all commercial flights both domestically…
American Airlines A319 declares Mayday over engine loss
American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) flight AA387 from Guadalajara to Dallas, United States, declared Mayday after losing one of…
To stimulate demand, airBaltic returns to holiday destinations
The flag carrier of Latvia and the de facto carrier of the Baltic states, announced a significant expansion…
Air New Zealand running out of cash for refunds
Air New Zealand has revealed that the airline is losing around “$5 million a day at the moment”…
Wizzair receives its first A320neo
On May 29, 2020 Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizzair accepted its first A320neo aircraft. The next generation aircraft bears…
Lion Air halts flights 2nd time, points to passenger behavior
Lion Air group airlines are suspending scheduled domestic and international flights indefinitely starting from June 5, 2020. The…
British Airways Boeing 787 slid off the taxiway in Edmonton
A British Airways Boeing 787 Dreamliner was caught on the grass, reportedly after a tug pushed the aircraft…
Qatar Airways flight QR203 lands in trouble due COVID-19 onboard
After 12 out of 91 passengers onboard Qatar Airways flight QR203 from Doha to Athens tested positive for…