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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.

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.

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.

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.

September 1, 2020

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

August 27, 2020

Delta To Furlough Nearly 2,000 Pilots

As the U.S. government’s coronavirus relief act expires, Delta Air Lines moves to shed more cockpit crewmembers.

August 25, 2020

American Airlines Says It Will Cut 19,000 More Jobs

Some 17,500 furloughs and 1,500 management firings will take effect on October 1 at American Airlines if the U.S. Congress does not extend Covid relief.

August 25, 2020

Virgin Atlantic Creditors OK £1.2B Restructuring Plan

All four classes of creditors vote in favor of Virgin Atlantic recapitalization.

August 25, 2020

Transport Canada Ready To Fly Boeing Max Validation Flights

Canadian aviation authorities will fly to Seattle for engineering simulator evaluations ahead of flight validations on the Boeing 737 Max airliner.

August 24, 2020

Latest Boeing ecoDemonstrator Flies to Montana for Trials

An Etihad Airways 787-10 will undergo two and a half weeks of environmental testing before flying to Abu Dhabi.

August 24, 2020

American Airlines To Cut 15 Markets as CARES Act Expires

Several domestic markets will lose service altogether as a result of the carrier's service suspensions.

August 20, 2020

Qantas Sees International Service Grounded until July 2021

Australia’s flag carrier witnessed a A$4 billion drop in revenue during its fiscal half ending June 30.

August 20, 2020

Despite Thawing Relations, UAE-Israeli Tourism Likely to Lag

UAE airlines remain quiet about prospective service to Israel.

August 20, 2020

DOT Allows Chinese Carriers to Double Frequencies to U.S.

Four Chinese carriers have won approval to fly a total of eight round trips a week to the U.S.

August 19, 2020

Boeing Lands First Max Order of the Year

Polish charter carrier Enter Air signed a firm order for two 737 Max 8s and options on another two.

August 19, 2020

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