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Comac Travels A 'Distant, Difficult Road' To Future

China sees steady aerospace development amid trade tensions.

Aircraft

February 7, 2020

Ukraine Defense Aims To Thrive Against Odds

Ukraine has been hitting the headlines again recently but it still remains vulnerable to Russia, so is trying to bolster its defenses.

Aircraft

February 6, 2020

Pegasus Airlines’ Runway Overrun Results in Three Fatalities

The Turkish low-cost carrier experienced three runway excursions in the past two years, two at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport.

Accidents

February 6, 2020

Qatar Airways Eyes Stake in RwandAir

The national carrier of Qatar continues to find avenues to counter the effects of a Saudi-led blockade.

Airlines

February 5, 2020

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Authorities Continue Bribery Probe of Garuda Indonesia

“Key decision makers” at Garuda allegedly received $3.3 million in illicit payments from various firms, including Airbus and Rolls-Royce.

Airlines

February 4, 2020

All U.S. Airlines To Halt Service to China

Delta and United joined American Airlines on Friday in reacting to tightening travel restrictions and low load factors.

Airlines

February 3, 2020

Ryanair Pushes Out Max 200 Deliveries to September or October

The Irish low-cost carrier group signals readiness to negotiate an order for 737 Max 10s.

Aircraft

February 3, 2020

AirAsia Boss To Step Down Amid Bribery Probe

AirAsia and its long-haul arm, AirAsia X, allegedly accepted a $50 million bribe from Airbus in the form of a sports sponsorship agreement.

Airlines

February 3, 2020

Pilots’ Union Sues American Airlines To Halt China Flights

American continues to fly some 56 monthly flights between Dallas and Chinese airports.

Airlines

January 31, 2020

American Airlines Suspends All China Flights

American’s move to cancel all service to mainline China effectively settles a lawsuit brought by the Allied Pilots Association.

Airlines

January 31, 2020

African Airports Quarantine Suspect Virus Cases

Ivory Coast reported the first suspected case of the new coronavirus in Africa on Sunday.

Airlines

January 30, 2020

IndiGo Lays Out Plan for Pratt Engine Replacement

The Indian LCC must replace all nonconforming engines on its remaining A320neos by May 31

Airlines

January 29, 2020

European Airlines Suspending Flights to China on Virus Scare

British Airways became the first European airline to halt services to mainland China, with immediate effect.

Airlines

January 29, 2020

Bulgaria Air Prepares Fleet Modernization and Expansion Plan

The Sofia-based full-service carrier aims to deploy a single type of narrowbody aircraft across its regional and international network.

Airlines

January 28, 2020

Brazil’s Azul Subleasing Embraer E1s to Speed Shift to E2s

David Neeleman’s Breeze Aviation plans to take 28 of Azul’s E195s.

Aircraft

January 28, 2020

Hong Kong-based Airlines Halve Flights to Mainland China

The new coronavirus prompts authorities in Hong Kong to cut flights between the island and mainland China.

Airlines

January 28, 2020

IATA: Coronavirus Could Cause a ‘Sizeable’ Traffic Disruption

The global airline body also notes that history indicates that any effect on air transport would prove temporary.

Airlines

January 27, 2020

Government To Divest Its Entire Stake in Air India

India solicits its second Expression of Interest for the state-owned airline in two years.

Airlines

January 27, 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak Might Dampen APAC Airlines’ Growth

Without considering the likely impact of the coronavirus, the profitability of Asia-Pacific airlines remains well below counterparts in North

Airlines

January 27, 2020

LOT Polish Airlines Parent to Acquire Condor

The buy of the German leisure airline fits with Poland’s ambition to strengthen its position in the aviation market.

Airlines

January 24, 2020