The Russian government has launched a comprehensive program to boost the production of domestic aircraft, engines, and equipment, aiming to accelerate import substitution amidst Western sanctions. Russia is nearing the [ … ]
Category: Airlines
Delta CEO: Trump will be a Positive Shift for Airlines
Delta Air Lines CEO, Ed Bastian tends to avoid discussing politics, but he is optimistic about a Trump administration, anticipating reduced ‘overreach’ in the aviation sector. This doesn’t necessarily imply [ … ]
Why are Low-Cost Airlines not flying to London City Airport?
London City Airport (LCY) stands out for its small size and unique operational setup. With a single runway under 5,000 feet long, built on a former dock converted into a [ … ]
Spirit Airlines seeks bankruptcy protection
Spirit Airlines, the US budget carrier, has filed for bankruptcy protection after enduring sustained financial losses and several unsuccessful merger attempts. On Monday, the Florida-based airline announced it had secured [ … ]
Denmark’s PM: All domestic flights must be fossil fuel-free
In her New Year’s speech, Denmark’s Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, announced she wants to “make flying green”, with plans to make all domestic flights fossil fuel-free by as soon as [ … ]
EU agrees to reopen its borders to 14 more countries
The EU has now extended its ban on visitors from the United States and most other countries further, citing epidemiological factors for this decision. The US is currently the center [ … ]
Airbus to cut 15,000 jobs due to coronavirus pandemic
The aerospace giant Airbus says they will cut 15,000 jobs due to the coronavirus crisis. Airbus has more than 134,000 employees worldwide; representing a cut of more than 10% of [ … ]
Ryanair only carried 3% of its normal traffic in June
Ryanair has revealed their numbers for June, which shows the company’s traffic dropped by a whopping 97%. In June, the airline only carried around 400,000 passengers on approximately 2,800 scheduled [ … ]
Airlines predicted to lose $84 billion this year
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is predicting that airlines are set to lose a staggering $84 billion this year, due to the Coronavirus pandemic, which has cut the sector’s [ … ]
Boeing gets approval to start test flights of 737 MAX
The FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) has approved Boeing can start test flights of their troubled 737 MAX airplanes, for the airplane manufacturer to prove their 737 MAX airplanes are safe [ … ]