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Gol Refreshes Narrowbody Fleet With 737 Max Lease Package

The Brazilian airline is replacing Boeing 737 NGs with the Max in order to cut operating costs and emissions, while also having more fleet flexibility.

2020 Worst Year on Record for Airlines, Says IATA

Thanks to the pandemic, last year marked the largest recorded decline in airline passengers transported since IATA recordkeeping began in the 1950s.

Deloitte Predicts Cautious Recovery in Business Air Travel

U.S. corporate airline travel is recovering, according to Deloitte's study, but there could be lasting changes in demand following the Covid pandemic.

Norwegian Air Shuttle Founder Launches Low-Cost Airline

New long-haul, low-cost carrier Norse Atlantic Airways plans to launch flights between Europe and the U.S. in December using Boeing 787s.

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Brazil's Azul Joins Carriers Planning eVTOL Service

Azul has agreed to buy 220 all-electric Lilium Jets, but it is not the only airline with intentions to operate eVTOL aircraft in commercial service.

Norse Atlantic Inks Lease Deal With BOC Aviation for Six 787s

The Norwegian start-up has secured 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliners as it prepares to launch low-cost transatlantic services.

U.S. Airlines Wrestle with Fuel Shortages

An unexpectedly rapid rise in travel demand and western U.S. wildfires contribute to a shortage of fuel at mainly smaller airports.

European Commission Approves Massive Aid Injection to Condor

EU antitrust regulators conclude that German state and restructuring aid to Condor comply with European state aid rules.

Airlines and Airports Disagree over European Slot Rule Change

IATA condemned the European Commission as "out of touch with reality" in its decision to set a 50 percent threshold for "use it or lose it" slot rules.

Cape Air Prepares To Operate Eviation's Alice Electric Commuter

The New England-based regional airline sees strong benefits from electric aircraft services but admits the business case for the switch is not yet proven.

UAL Sees Return to Profit in Q3 Despite Covid Surge

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby predicts that increasing vaccination rates will mitigate any negative affect on demand caused by Covid’s Delta variant.

Most Airline Passengers Support Mask Wearing: IATA

An IATA survey shows that passengers remain willing to wear masks to mitigate the risk of Covid transmission.

Air Arabia Partners with Investment Group to Launch New Armenian Airline

The new airline joint venture is expected to lead to dramatic improvements in flight connectivity for Armenians living overseas.

Global Flight Data Highlights Harsh Realities of Covid Impact

Airlines continue to face uncertainty over possible longer-term changes to the air transport market, partly due to different rates of Covid vaccination.

Airline Leaders Slam Politicians over Irrational Covid Policies

IATA director general Willie Walsh and Flypop founder Nino Judge demanded fundamental changes in Covid travel policies to open international routes.

European Commission Confirms Plans for Aviation Fuel Tax

Along with new taxes, Europe’s “Fit for 55” green policies include an SAF blending mandate and the end of airlines’ free allowances in the bloc’s ETS.

United Airlines Backs Heart's Plans For Electric Regional Airliner

Heart Aerospace now says it has commitments for more than 400 of its ES-19 electric aircraft, which will carry 19 passengers up to around 250 miles.

Porter Airlines Revealed as Major Embraer E-Jet Customer

A firm order for 30 E195-E2s makes Porter Airlines the North American launch customer for the Embraer series of jets.

Ryanair CEO Sings Praises of Newly Delivered Max 8-200s

Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair will take delivery of 10 more Max ‘Gamechanger’ aircraft this month as traffic recovers across Europe.

Pandemic Accelerates Move Toward Digital Training Methods

Post-Covid aviation training will place a larger focus on digital methods as opposed to conventional classroom training, a new survey reveals.

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