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Coronavirus Disrupts Vistara’s Plans for New 787-9s

India’s only privately owned full-service airline took delivery of its first Dreamliner on February 29.

Rolls-Royce Issues Sanguine Trent 1000 Outlook

The UK engine maker sees operational and financial improvements in the second half of 2019 continuing in 2020.

February 28, 2020

EASA's Early Roadmap on AI Warns of Ethical Imperatives

Although full of potential, artificial intelligence must engender public trust and transparency, according to safety regulators.

February 28, 2020

AirAsia X Defers A330neo Deliveries to Counter Virus Effect

Malaysia’s low-fare, long-haul airline will undergo a capacity management program for the first half of 2020 to mitigate the effects of the Covid-19 virus.

February 28, 2020

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Oman Launches 'National Aviation Strategy 2030'

OAG planning sixfold increase in aviation's contribution to GDP by end of decade

February 27, 2020

Heathrow's Third Runway Ruled Illegal over Climate Change

The UK’s busiest airport maintains the third runway is essential to boost the country’s global connectivity post-Brexit.

February 27, 2020

Delta Moves to Cut Service to Korea Due to Virus Concerns

The U.S. major airline plans to completely suspend service to Seoul from Minneapolis-St. Paul.

February 26, 2020

Lufthansa Grounds Aircraft and Freezes Hiring on Virus Effect

Air France and KLM also are taking cost-cutting measures to compensate for the loss in revenue due to the Covid-19 epidemic.

February 26, 2020

China Eastern’s OTT Airlines Becomes C919 Launch Operator

The Chinese state-owned airline’s new subsidiary will fly Comac products exclusively.

February 26, 2020

ANA Snubs Rolls with Order for GE-powered 787s

The Japanese airline plans to place its first GEnx-powered Boeing 787-10 into service next year.

February 25, 2020

Qatar Airways, American Airlines Reestablish Codeshare Ties

A new pact between AA and Qatar could lead to direct flights to Doha by American.

February 25, 2020

Airbus A321P2F Freighter Conversion Wins EASA Certification

European approval of the A321 freighter conversion comes a month after first flight.

February 25, 2020

UK Set to Accept EU Cargo Security Rules Post-Brexit

A planned alignment of security protocols will ensure that cargo can continue flying to and from the EU without disruption from 2021.

February 25, 2020

AMES Doubling Size of Jebel Ali Facility

In addition to serving Boeing 777s, the Jebel Ali expansion will boost AMES's capabilities on the A320neo and A330neo.

February 24, 2020

European Commission Okays Romanian State Aid to Tarom

A six-month government loan will keep the Romanian flag carrier afloat and give it time to restructure as it takes delivery of new ATR turboprops.

February 24, 2020

U.S. Regional Airline Trans States to Close by Year-end

The St. Louis-based United Express partner succumbs to cost overruns and a shortage of captains.

February 24, 2020

Amid Virus Scare, Comac’s Flight Test Programs Press Ahead

Test facilities have implemented strict control measures to protect those involved in aircraft production and flight testing from infection.

February 24, 2020

Kremlin Considers Launching Start-up Airlines To Fly Superjets

Sukhoi Civil Aircraft and lessors want to place “white tail” SSJ100s with airlines.

February 21, 2020

Boeing Maneuvers To Head Off WTO Sanctions

The U.S. airframer asked Washington State lawmakers to rescind tax breaks to comply with WTO rules.

February 20, 2020

IATA Sees a Near $30B Loss from Coronavirus

Airlines in Asia-Pacific will experience a 13-percent loss of passenger demand for 2020, estimates IATA

February 20, 2020

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