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Airbus Suspends A320 Assembly in China Due to Coronavirus

Along with Boeing and Safran, Airbus has acknowledged that measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in China have disrupted work.

Aircraft

February 5, 2020

Qatar Airways Eyes Stake in RwandAir

The national carrier of Qatar continues to find avenues to counter the effects of a Saudi-led blockade.

Airlines

February 5, 2020

Authorities Continue Bribery Probe of Garuda Indonesia

“Key decision makers” at Garuda allegedly received $3.3 million in illicit payments from various firms, including Airbus and Rolls-Royce.

Airlines

February 4, 2020

All U.S. Airlines To Halt Service to China

Delta and United joined American Airlines on Friday in reacting to tightening travel restrictions and low load factors.

Airlines

February 3, 2020

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Ryanair Pushes Out Max 200 Deliveries to September or October

The Irish low-cost carrier group signals readiness to negotiate an order for 737 Max 10s.

Aircraft

February 3, 2020

AirAsia Boss To Step Down Amid Bribery Probe

AirAsia and its long-haul arm, AirAsia X, allegedly accepted a $50 million bribe from Airbus in the form of a sports sponsorship agreement.

Airlines

February 3, 2020

Airlines Find Use for Sustainable Aviation Fuel

The growing market in Asia presents a significant opportunity to embrace sustainable aviation fuels.

Sustainability and Environment

February 2, 2020

Torqued: Why Does FAA Still Rate Indonesia Category 1?

The Lion Air crash calls into question the FAA's categorization of the Indonesian airline.

Accidents

February 2, 2020

Pilots’ Union Sues American Airlines To Halt China Flights

American continues to fly some 56 monthly flights between Dallas and Chinese airports.

Airlines

January 31, 2020

American Airlines Suspends All China Flights

American’s move to cancel all service to mainline China effectively settles a lawsuit brought by the Allied Pilots Association.

Airlines

January 31, 2020

Airbus Agrees To Pay $4 billion Corruption Charge Settlement

The European OEM reached agreements with French, U.K., and U.S. authorities, ending lengthy probes into bribery and corruption.

Aircraft

January 31, 2020

Spirit Signs New 737 Max Supply Deal

A new supply agreement between Spirit and Boeing anticipates fuselage deliveries reaching 52 per month in late 2022.

Aircraft

January 30, 2020

African Airports Quarantine Suspect Virus Cases

Ivory Coast reported the first suspected case of the new coronavirus in Africa on Sunday.

Airlines

January 30, 2020

EASA Modifies Iran and Iraq Overflight Warnings

Although it lifted certain restrictions, the EU safety agency says risk in airspace over Iran and Iraq remains "high."

Regulations and Government

January 30, 2020

IndiGo Lays Out Plan for Pratt Engine Replacement

The Indian LCC must replace all nonconforming engines on its remaining A320neos by May 31

Airlines

January 29, 2020

Amid Big Losses, Boeing To ‘Reassess’ NMA, Cut 787 Rate

Boeing CEO David Calhoun calls for a methodical approach to returning the company to financial health.

Aircraft

January 29, 2020

European Airlines Suspending Flights to China on Virus Scare

British Airways became the first European airline to halt services to mainland China, with immediate effect.

Airlines

January 29, 2020

E-Jet Pitch Control Problem Prompts NTSB Recommendations

U.S. transportation safety authorities call for closer attention to wire chafing in the E-Jets’ control column.

Aircraft

January 29, 2020

Bulgaria Air Prepares Fleet Modernization and Expansion Plan

The Sofia-based full-service carrier aims to deploy a single type of narrowbody aircraft across its regional and international network.

Airlines

January 28, 2020

Brazil’s Azul Subleasing Embraer E1s to Speed Shift to E2s

David Neeleman’s Breeze Aviation plans to take 28 of Azul’s E195s.

Aircraft

January 28, 2020