Although Russia and Ukraine hinted at new diplomatic efforts aimed at avoiding a conflict, two Ukrainian airlines have disclosed problems in securing insurance for some of their flights with foreign carriers beginning to avoid Ukrainian airspace. Ukraine’s biggest airline said,… Read More ›
Aviation
Head of FAA to testify before U.S. House of Representatives
According to sources, the head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is set to testify before the U.S. House of Representatives on February 3 regarding the deployment of the new C-Band for 5G and its impact on aviation safety. The… Read More ›
Britain eases COVID-19 testing rules from low risk countries
In a statement the British government said, starting from October 24, fully vaccinated passengers arriving in the country from low-risk countries will no longer have to take COVID-19 tests. In September, the government had simplified rules for international travel to… Read More ›
Boeing names Brian West as CFO
In a statement Boeing Co said, it has tapped former General Electric executive Brian West as its chief financial officer. The development comes two months after the surprise retirement of finance chief Greg Smith. West is scheduled to take charge on August… Read More ›
Japan to tighten regulations on foreign ownership of domestic firms
On Wednesday, a report from Japan’s Yomiuri newspaper stated, the government is weighing options which include tightening regulation on foreign funds which have stakes in domestic firms in important technology sectors such as defense and the nuclear industry. With the… Read More ›
China indefinitely suspends direct flights from UK
On Thursday, a spokesman for China’s foreign ministry said, Beijing will suspend direct flights to and from the United Kingdom until further notice. The announcement comes over fears of a new strain of the coronavirus spreading across the UK. “After… Read More ›
Airbus signs key restructuring deal with trade unions
In a significant development, major French unions have signed a keenly awaited labor deal with Airbus which covers job reductions and furloughs for production workers who have been affected by coronavirus-blighted demand for passenger jets. The development comes in the… Read More ›
The EU & Britain start Brexit negotiations even as June 30 deadline looms
On Monday, with little progress made on sticky point, the European Union and Britain commenced trade negotiations even as the June deadline ominously hangs overhead, with both countries yet to agree on extension on negotiations. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson… Read More ›
Berkshire Hathaway Inc sold 100% stakes in 4 biggest U.S. airlines in April
On Saturday, in a statement Warren Buffett, the Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway Inc said, Berkshire Hathaway had sold 100% stake in the four largest U.S. airlines in April, at the company’s annual general meeting wherein he said, “the world has… Read More ›
Germany agrees to $9.74 billion rescue package for Lufthansa
In a report on Tuesday, Business Insider stated citing sources familiar with the matter at hand as saying, the German government has agreed to provide Lufthansa with a financial rescue package worth around $9.74 billion (9 billion euros) in return… Read More ›