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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.

Bell Unveils Military HSVTOL Vehicle Concepts

Bell’s vision is for a family of military air vehicles that can achieve speeds beyond those offered by the company’s current tiltrotor technology.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

VISTA Testbed becomes X-62A, Joins Skyborg Effort

The long-serving variable-stability testbed and research platform is being recruited to the Skyborg autonomous low-cost air vehicle development effort.

Airbus Launches Freighter Version of the A350

The A350 freighter derivative would enter service in 2025 though Airbus has not yet announced a launch customer.

No Pilot On Board, But Autonomous Aircraft Can Still Fly Safely - FutureFlight Explainer

No Pilot On Board, But Autonomous Aircraft Can Still Fly Safely - FutureFlight Explainer

SkyCourier Makes Public Debut at AirVenture

The size of the Cessna SkyCourier impressed curious onlookers during its brief visit to EAA AirVenture 2021.

Boeing Sees Chinese Max Certification by Year-end

While political risks remain a consideration, Boeing CEO David Calhoun expressed a belief that China has more to gain than lose by certifying the 737 Max.

EU Approves AerCap-Gecas Leasing Group Merger

European Union antitrust regulators green-light the combination of world’s two largest aircraft lessors without concessions.

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.

Rolls Readies Hybrid Airliner Propulsion Trials

Rolls-Royce has delivered the generator and related power electronics for its new electric propulsion system to its testbed in the UK.

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.

Airbus Delivers First A350 from Chinese Completion Center

Delivery of an A350 from the Tianjin completion and delivery center marks a new milestone in Airbus’s partnership with China.

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