In a statement, Europe’s busiest airport, London’s Heathrow Airport said, passenger numbers are expected to be down by nearly 97% in April; it went on to add, they are likely to remain weak until governments fighting the coronavirus outbreak deem… Read More ›
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Chinese airlines report $4.8 billion loss in first quarter
On Wednesday, China’s aviation regulator reported, Chinese airlines have reported a total loss of $4.8 billion (33.62 billion yuan) during the first quarter with the coronavirus pandemic having a deep impact on travel demand. In February,Chinese airlines suffered a record… Read More ›
Ultra-long haul flights are key to Boeing’s growth
According to an executive from Boeing, the airplane maker has identified flights lasting 14 hours or more as a “key consideration” for its global growth strategy over the next 20 years. In recent weeks, these ultra-long haul flights have grabbed… 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 ›
SAS pilots go on strike following breakdown in talks
More than 70k passengers have been affected due to cancelled or delayed flights across Europe as 1,400 pilots have gone on strike over over a wage row as well as the predictability of their shift patterns. On Friday, as per… Read More ›
Air-France KLM passenger load factor touches 87.1%
Passenger load is a technical term in aviation parlance that equates to passenger density per flight. A higher figure denotes increased efficiency. On Friday, Air France KLM, which has in the past been the subject of political tensions between France… Read More ›
South Korean budget airliner Jeju Air to purchase 40 Boeing 737 Max 8 worth $4.4 billion
South Korea is witnessing a rise in passenger footfalls in international routes. South Korea’s biggest low-cost airline Jeju Air Co Ltd stated, it plans on purchasing 40 Boeing 737 Max 8 airplanes worth $4.4 billion at list prices. The deal… Read More ›
$36 billion expansion plans for Dubai’s Al Maktoum International airport put on hold
The capacity expansion was supposed to pave the way for it to replace Dubai International, currently the world’s busiest for international travelers, and to become the new base of airline Emirates. A timeframe for completion has not been provided. According… Read More ›
Earnings of U.S. airlines primed to take off in the first quarter: trade body
Airlines for America (A4A) has forecast nearly a doubling of passengers carried by U.S. airlines this spring. According to a forecast by a U.S. airlines industry trade group, starting this spring the sector is set to carry an all-time high… Read More ›
British Airways still experiencing disruptions: Heathrow Airport
The airlines has advised passengers to not travel to the airport unless they were rebooked on other flights. On Monday, London’s Heathrow Airport disclosed that some flights of British Airways are still affected by the global computer system failure. British… Read More ›