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AirAsia India in Peril as IndiGo Boosts Market Share

Covid effects have led to talks between AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes and the Tata Group over the Malaysian group’s stake in AirAsia India.

Airlines

December 15, 2020

ATR Hands Over First New-built ATR 72-600F to FedEx

U.S. express transportation company FedEx will take delivery of 30 ATR 72-600Fs over the next five years and deploy them in Europe and the Americas.

Aircraft

December 15, 2020

Top Analysts See Widening Airbus-Boeing Divide amid Covid

Teal Group vice president Richard Aboulafia and AeroDynamic Advisory director Kevin Michaels believe narrowbody trends favor Airbus.

Aircraft

December 14, 2020

ICAO Stops Short of Branding Testing a Panacea for Airlines

Airline groups expressed encouragement over language in the UN aviation body’s manual for testing and cross-border risk management.

Airlines

December 11, 2020

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FAA Warns of CO2 Hazards as Airlines Prep To Move Vaccines

A Safety Alert for Operators outlines steps to consider when transporting large volumes of dry ice.

Regulations and Government

December 11, 2020

JetBlue’s First Airbus A220 Takes Flight

Airbus completed the first flight of JetBlue’s inaugural A220 on Wednesday evening at the Mobile Aeroplex in Alabama.

Aircraft

December 10, 2020

IAE, MTU Sign 11-Year Deal for PW1100G Maintenance

MTU says its new contract with IAE covering the A320neo’s engine sends a “clear and strong signal” of its commitment to the PW1100G.

Engines

December 10, 2020

ALPA Calls on FAA To Approve Covid Vaccines for Pilots

While calling on the FAA to approve Covid shots for pilots, ALPA also urges legislators to ensure flight crews get priority access to the vaccines.

Airlines

December 10, 2020

UK To Suspend EU Tariffs on Boeing Jets

Britain’s “independent approach” to European trade conflicts with the U.S. leads to concessions on aircraft tariffs.

Aircraft

December 9, 2020

Myanmar Airways Refuses To Stagnate during Pandemic

While fighting for fair business practices in Myanmar, the CEO of Myanmar Airways overcomes competitive disadvantages.

Airlines

December 9, 2020

Brazil's Gol To Become First To Resume Boeing Max Service

Brazil’s largest domestic carrier Gol plans to launch Max service from Sao Paulo on December 9.

Aircraft

December 8, 2020

Virgin Australia Restructures Max Order, Delays Deliveries

Now owned by Bain Capital of the U.S., Virgin Australia sets its sights on domestic and short-haul international flying with Max 10s.

Aircraft

December 8, 2020

IATA Laments Slow Government Action on Quarantines

International Air Transport Association director general Alexandre de Juniac called governments’ moves toward rapid testing “cautious and slow moving.”

Airlines

December 8, 2020

Airline and Pilot Groups Urge Covid Testing Exemptions for Crew

Given airlines' role in Covid-19 vaccine transport, flight crew should get priority for the coronavirus vaccine.

Safety

December 7, 2020

Cathay Pacific Provides Passengers with Free Covid Insurance

Passengers flying on Cathay Pacific starting Monday will automatically get Covid insurance covering testing and treatment outside their home countries.

Airlines

December 7, 2020

2021 Paris Air Show Canceled Due To Covid Concerns

Organizers of the Paris Air Show today announced that the 2021 edition, slated for June 21 to 27, has been nixed due to uncertainly over the pandemic.

December 7, 2020

Delta, KLM Offer Quarantine-free Corridor from ATL to Schiphol

Passengers flying from Atlanta to Amsterdam can avoid a 10-day quarantine in the Netherlands by submitting to three Covid tests.

Airlines

December 4, 2020

Boeing Lands Milestone Max Order from Ryanair

Ryanair placed a follow-on order for 75 Boeing 737-8-200s, giving a major boost to the Max program.

Aircraft

December 3, 2020

Gulf Air To Forge Ties with El Al, Launch Tel Aviv Service

An MOU between Gulf Air and El Al calls for the start of negotiations over code-share arrangements, maintenance cooperation, and other ties.

Airlines

December 3, 2020

Aviation Groups Applaud EASA/ECDC Quarantine Rebuke

New recommendations from European aviation and health authorities against quarantine requirements also cited the ineffectiveness of systematic testing.

Airlines

December 2, 2020