In a statement, the union of JetBlue Airways Corp stated, it has rejected a tentative agreement that would have given the airline contractual relief to implement its planned partnership with American Airlines Group Inc. In July, budget carrier JetBlue and… Read More ›
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easyJet defers taking delivery of 22 Airbus jets
On Tuesday, British airline easyJet stated, it has agreed with Airbus for deferring to take the delivery of aircraft; the finances of the airline, much like its peers, have come under severe pressure during the coronavirus-induced COVID-19 pandemic. easyJet said… Read More ›
Norwegian Air will run out of cash in early 2021: CEO Jacob Schram
While reporting its third quarter results, Norwegian Air, which likes its peers has been ravaged by the coronavirus-induced COVID-19 pandemic which has brought the global travel industry to a standstill, said it is likely to run out of cash in… Read More ›
Flydubai eyes direct flights between Dubai & Tel Aviv from Nov. 26
On Wednesday, in a statement United Arab Emirates airline flydubai stated, it will soon start two direct fights between Dubai and Tel Aviv. The development comes in the wake of the UAE establishing historically important formal ties with Israel, including… Read More ›
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific cuts 18% of workforce midst coronavirus pandemic
According to a report from the South China Morning Post on Tuesday, Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd stated it will cut 18% of its worforce, which amounts to 6,000 jobs, to help it weather the coronavirus-induced COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier this… Read More ›
Flight schedule of Air France not affected by Jan. 6 & Jan.7 strike
In a statement, Air France said, its flight schedule for January 6 and January 7 will not be affected by the calls for strike by some crew unions. The French government has initiated reforms in the nation’s pension system. “On… Read More ›
American Airlines Group sees $185 million profit hit from ground Boeing 737 MAX jets
With fewer planes in service, the airlines saw its second-quarter unit revenue, increase between 3% and 4% percent in the quarter ended June. According to a statement from the No.1 U.S. airline, American Airlines Group Inc, its second-quarter profit will… Read More ›
Indigo places jet engine order worth $20 billion with CFM International
The development sees Indigo moving away from Pratt & Whitney engines to CFM’s 1LEAP-1A engines. IndiGo, India’s biggest airline stated, it has placed a $20 billion order for jet engines from CFM International. The development is significant since it marks… Read More ›
Azerbaijan’s AZAL airline cancels $1 billion contract for Boeing 737 MAX
AZAL was to purchase 10 737 MAX aircraft – the same model which was involved in the recent crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia. According to a spokesman for Azerbaijan’s AZAL, an airline operator, the company has canceled a $1… Read More ›