The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has completed a three-day series of re-certification test flights on Boeing’s much troubled 737 MAX airliner. The MAX was the best-selling jet in the company’s history and close to […]
Last month, American Airlines announced plans to accelerate the retirement of some older, less fuel-efficient aircraft from its fleet sooner than originally planned. Today (April 30) it added that, as its flying schedules and aircraft […]
The aircraft manufacturer, Airbus, has confirmed that it is to furlough approximately 3,200 staff at its wing-assembly plant at Broughton in Wales. The company said it had reached an agreement with its social partners to […]
Airbus has warned its staff to expect significant job cuts as it seeks to survive the crushing blow the Coved-19 crisis has dealt upon the commercial aviation industry. In a letter to staff, Airbus CEO, […]
The Canadian airline, Air Transat, has announced a temporary suspension of all its services. A statement issued on April 3 said: “In our commitment to keep you informed of the latest developments, we would like […]
The Spanish Government has announced new measures in the fight against COVID-19 which restrict all non-essential activities across the country which will impact upon Airbus’ workforce. They new restrictions run from Monday, March 30 to […]
The widespread impact the COVID-19 virus has had upon the aviation industry continues as the UK’s two largest air shows of the year have been cancelled. The world-famous Farnborough International Airshow, set to take place […]
Airbus has issued an update about its COVID-19 precautions. A statement released on March 17 acknowledged its responsibilities towards it staff, customers and suppliers, adding: “Following the implementation of new measures in France and Spain […]
Aeroflot, the Russian flag carrier and member of the SkyTeam alliance, has taken delivery of its first A350-900, becoming the launch operator of the latest generation widebody aircraft in Eastern Europe and CIS. The aircraft […]
ANA Holdings has announced that it has decided to acquire up to 20 more 787 Dreamliner airliners. The agreement with Boeing includes 11 787-10s, one 787-9 and options for five 787-9s valued at more than […]
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