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Japan Looks At AW609 Tiltrotor to Provide a Link to Remote Islands

Japan Looks At AW609 Tiltrotor to Provide a Link to Remote Islands

Rotorcraft

September 10, 2020

IATA Sounds Alarm over Capacity To Distribute Vaccines

The air cargo industry must work with governments to prepare for distributing billions of doses of Covid-19 vaccine worldwide.

Airlines

September 9, 2020

Airbus Signs Partners for Fello’fly Environmental Project

SAS, Frenchbee and three ANSPs agree to participate in Airbus’s latest project aimed at reducing fuel burn.

Sustainability and Environment

September 9, 2020

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi Marks First A321neo Delivery

The joint venture between Wizz Air and Abu Dhabi-based ADQ hopes to launch operations on October 1.

Airlines

September 8, 2020

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Boeing Slows 787 Deliveries Amid New Production Problems

Quality assurance personnel have identified new production issues involving the Dreamliner’s horizontal stabilizer.

Aircraft

September 8, 2020

Wizz Air CEO Predicts a ‘Rollercoaster’ Covid-19 Recovery

József Váradi, head of Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air, slams a second wave of travel restrictions across Europe.

Airlines

September 8, 2020

Virgin Atlantic Completes Recapitalization, More Layoffs to Come

A U.S. court officially recognized the English High Court’s approval of Virgin Atlantic’s restructuring plan.

Airlines

September 4, 2020

Airbus’s Satair Unit Takes Control of A220 Parts Support

The transfer of A220 material management to Satair marks the integration of one of the last vestiges of Bombardier’s C Series program into Airbus.

Aircraft

September 3, 2020

Qatar’s Al Baker Calls on Boeing To ‘Oblige’ on Delivery Talks

After reaching a deal with Airbus to delay deliveries, Al Baker presses Boeing to stand with the airline in difficult times.

Aircraft

September 3, 2020

Embraer to Cut Brazilian Workforce by 900

Covid-19 effects and a failed effort to create a joint venture with Boeing has led Embraer to shed another 4.5 percent of its workforce.

Aircraft

September 3, 2020

Saudi Arabia To Grant UAE Carriers Full Airspace Access

The decision to allow UAE airlines to fly over Saudi territory on their way to any country raises the possibility of flights to Israel.

Airlines

September 2, 2020

United To Furlough More Than 16,000 Employees

Extension of the U.S. government’s Payroll Support Program could avoid the need for involuntary cuts until the first quarter of 2021, said United Airlines.

Airlines

September 2, 2020

Faradair's Hybrid Electric Aircraft Finds Fresh Impetus in New Duxford Home

After almost abandoning the UK for the U.S., Faradair is staying on home turf to step up plans to get its BEHA hybrid-electric to market by 2024.

Aircraft

September 1, 2020

IATA Laments Tepid Traffic Improvements in July

The International Air Transport Association calls for governments to show more urgency in their efforts to coordinate application of travel restrictions.

Airlines

September 1, 2020

Torqued: Thoughts on Safety During the Time of Covid-19

The coronavirus pandemic continues to have devastating effects on aviation workers and businesses.

Safety

September 1, 2020

First-Ever Israeli Flight Touches Down in Abu Dhabi

Saudi Arabia allows the historic El Al flight to the UAE to traverse its airspace.

Airlines

August 31, 2020

Norwegian Sinks Deeper into Red Due to Covid-19

The low-cost, long-haul concept remains at the center of Norwegian plans but on a smaller scale, prompting it to divest up to 17 of its 37 Boeing 787s.

Airlines

August 28, 2020

United Airlines Notifies Pilots of Plans for 2,850 Furloughs

Chicago-based United Airlines has become the latest U.S. major to call for an extension of Covid relief to avoid furloughs.

Airlines

August 28, 2020

EASA Sets Schedule for 737 Max Validation Flights

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency plans to perform Max flight testing from Vancouver, Canada, during the week starting September 7.

Aircraft

August 27, 2020

Rolls-Royce Considers Shedding Its ITP Aero Unit

As ITP Aero weighs on Rolls-Royce, the UK engine maker considers its divestiture.

Engines

August 27, 2020