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El Al, Etihad to Broadly Cooperate Under Terms of MOU

Etihad’s plan to start services to Tel Aviv on March 28 heralds a codeshare deal, MRO collaboration and cooperation on cargo services.

Airlines

November 19, 2020

Southwest Airlines Won't Hurry Return of 737 Max

The Covid pandemic makes for a “pretty casual decision” on the timing of Southwest Airlines’ resumption of 737 Max 8 operations.

Aircraft

November 19, 2020

Norwegian Files for Bankruptcy Protection in Ireland

Following the government of Norway’s decision to withhold further support from the airline, Norwegian Air Shuttle has turned to the courts in Ireland.

Airlines

November 18, 2020

Asia-Pac Groups Amplify Calls for Cross-border Cooperation

The AAPA is urging governments to fully adopt ICAO CART guidelines to spur demand beyond so-called green lanes for business travel.

Airlines

November 17, 2020

Boeing Sees Big Demand for Freighters amid E-commerce Expansion

A newly released cargo forecast from Boeing projects more than a 60 percent growth in the freighter fleet by 2040.

Airlines

November 17, 2020

Boeing Sees Big Need for Freighters amid E-commerce Growth

A newly released cargo forecast from Boeing projects more than a 60 percent growth in the freighter fleet by 2040.

Airlines

November 17, 2020

Korean Air To Absorb Asiana in $1.6 Billion Deal

The combination of the two carriers will create one of the world’s 10 largest airlines.

Airlines

November 16, 2020

Emirates Reports First Half-year Loss in 30 Years

Dubai’s flag carrier lost $3.8 billion during the six months ending September 30.

Airlines

November 12, 2020

Industry Groups Say 4.8 million Aviation Jobs at Risk

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) renew calls for government bailouts.

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November 10, 2020

Norwegian Air Shuttle Warns of ‘Very Uncertain Future’

LCC Norwegian fights for its survival after the Norwegian government rejected a second Covid-19 bailout.

Airlines

November 9, 2020

Air Canada Cancels Orders for A220s, 737 Max 8s

Order cancellations involving Boeing and Airbus narrowbodies at Air Canada accompanies delivery deferrals through 2023.

Aircraft

November 9, 2020

Lufthansa's Hub Strategy Meant to Cope with Covid-19 Slump

The European airline group predicts the winter will be immensely challenging and trims capacity to 25 percent of last year’s level.

Aircraft

November 5, 2020

Air Freight Demand Contrasts with Dismal Passenger Traffic

IATA's latest traffic figures for September show encouraging demand for air freight, while Covid continues to blight passenger services.

Airlines

November 4, 2020

Flydubai To Start Flights to Tel Aviv

Flydubai's plan to fly to Tel Aviv follows a one-off flight to Tel Aviv by Etihad in October.

Airlines

November 4, 2020

Mitsubishi Stops Work on Its Long-Delayed SpaceJet M90 Airliner

Mitsubishi Stops Work on Its Long-Delayed SpaceJet M90 Airliner

Aircraft

November 3, 2020

New UK Airline Flypop Set To Launch India Service in 2021

A UK government funding program is could help new airline Flypop get off the ground with services to India from late 2021.

Airlines

November 2, 2020