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Southwest Airlines Won't Hurry Return of 737 Max

The Covid pandemic makes for a “pretty casual decision” on the timing of Southwest Airlines’ resumption of 737 Max 8 operations.

Aircraft

November 19, 2020

FAA Lifts Grounding Order for Boeing 737 Max

A new order signed by FAA Administrator Steve Dickson paves the way for the Max’s return to service by year-end.

Accidents

November 18, 2020

Boeing Readies Return to Delivery of 737 Max

Boeing has established a dedicated 24/7 operations center for rapid issue resolution and will install expanded onsite specialized teams in five regions.

Accidents

November 18, 2020

Norwegian Files for Bankruptcy Protection in Ireland

Following the government of Norway’s decision to withhold further support from the airline, Norwegian Air Shuttle has turned to the courts in Ireland.

Airlines

November 18, 2020

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Asia-Pac Groups Amplify Calls for Cross-border Cooperation

The AAPA is urging governments to fully adopt ICAO CART guidelines to spur demand beyond so-called green lanes for business travel.

Airlines

November 17, 2020

Boeing Sees Big Demand for Freighters amid E-commerce Expansion

A newly released cargo forecast from Boeing projects more than a 60 percent growth in the freighter fleet by 2040.

Airlines

November 17, 2020

Boeing Sees Big Need for Freighters amid E-commerce Growth

A newly released cargo forecast from Boeing projects more than a 60 percent growth in the freighter fleet by 2040.

Airlines

November 17, 2020

Collins Teams with Boom Supersonic on Inlet, Nacelle

The Boom, Collins Collaboration is designed to facilitate cleaner, quieter supersonic flight through inlet, nacelle, and exhaust system technologies.

Aircraft

November 17, 2020

House Clears Aircraft Certification Reform Act

The House-passed Aircraft Certification Reform and Accountability Act is designed to address concerns raised in the aftermath of the Max crashes.

Regulations and Government

November 17, 2020

Korean Air To Absorb Asiana in $1.6 Billion Deal

The combination of the two carriers will create one of the world’s 10 largest airlines.

Airlines

November 16, 2020

Rolls-Royce To Test 100 Percent SAF in UltraFan Demonstrator

UK engine maker Rolls-Royce aims to show that its current engines can run safely on pure SAF.

Engines

November 12, 2020

Emirates Reports First Half-year Loss in 30 Years

Dubai’s flag carrier lost $3.8 billion during the six months ending September 30.

Airlines

November 12, 2020

Embraer’s OGMA Unit to Support Engines for Airbus A320neos

A contract with Pratt & Whitney covering PW1100G maintenance calls for Portugal’s OGMA to invest €74 million.

Engines

November 12, 2020

Industry Groups Say 4.8 million Aviation Jobs at Risk

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) renew calls for government bailouts.

Airlines

November 10, 2020

Embraer’s Commercial Unit To Remain a Loss Maker in 2021

Embraer CEO Francisco Gomes Neto calls next year “very challenging” for the company’s commercial aviation business.

Aircraft

November 10, 2020

Norwegian Air Shuttle Warns of ‘Very Uncertain Future’

LCC Norwegian fights for its survival after the Norwegian government rejected a second Covid-19 bailout.

Airlines

November 9, 2020

EU Pulls Trigger on Tariffs on Boeing Jets

$4 billion worth of duties on U.S. goods include a 15-percent tariff on Boeing jets.

Aircraft

November 9, 2020

Air Canada Cancels Orders for A220s, 737 Max 8s

Order cancellations involving Boeing and Airbus narrowbodies at Air Canada accompanies delivery deferrals through 2023.

Aircraft

November 9, 2020

ICAO Tells Iran To Expedite PS752 Shoot Down Investigation

The ICAO Council called on Iranian officials to publish a complete report into the shooting down of Ukrainian International Airlines flight from Tehran,

Accidents

November 7, 2020

Lufthansa's Hub Strategy Meant to Cope with Covid-19 Slump

The European airline group predicts the winter will be immensely challenging and trims capacity to 25 percent of last year’s level.

Aircraft

November 5, 2020