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Mitsubishi Stops Work on Its Long-Delayed SpaceJet M90 Airliner

Mitsubishi Stops Work on Its Long-Delayed SpaceJet M90 Airliner

Aircraft

November 3, 2020

Traveling During a Pandemic, Part 2

AIN editor-in-chief gets out of the house for a trip to France during the coronavirus pandemic.

Safety

November 3, 2020

Torqued: Can the FAA Win Back the Aviation Safety Gold Standard?

Is the FAA still tops when it comes to safety oversight, after the Boeing 737 Max crisis?

Safety

November 2, 2020

New UK Airline Flypop Set To Launch India Service in 2021

A UK government funding program is could help new airline Flypop get off the ground with services to India from late 2021.

Airlines

November 2, 2020

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Emirates Retires First A380 from Fleet

The first A380 to retire from Emirates Airline ended its career with a flight to Tarbes, France.

Airlines

November 2, 2020

Ryanair Remains Committed to Boeing 737 Max

Europe’s largest low-cost carrier group hopes to operate at least 30 Max 200 jets in summer 2021, hints at new Max order.

Aircraft

November 2, 2020

Mitsubishi Suspends Development of SpaceJet M90 Airliner

Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries said it may resume work on the long-delayed narrowbody airliner when the air transport market recovers.

Aircraft

October 30, 2020

Spirit Closes on Sale of Bombardier Assets

Spirit will gain work on the Airbus A220 wing as well as additional work on Bombardier's business jets from the $865 million acquisition.

October 30, 2020

Embraer Steps Up Plans for New Regional Turboprop Airliner

The Brazilian airframer is working with prospective partners on a plan to bring a new twin turboprop into service by 2027.

Aircraft

October 30, 2020

AINsight: Travel in the Time of Coronavirus

Traveling internationally is impossible, or is it? AIN editor-in-chief Matt Thurber gives it a try.

Safety

October 30, 2020

Airbus Says It Is Rebalanced for Covid Market Conditions

Despite declining revenue and earnings in the first three quarters of 2020, Airbus says it is making progress in harsh Covid trading conditions.

Aircraft

October 29, 2020

APAC Airline Group Sounds Alarm Over Onerous Travel Restrictions

The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines reiterated its call for governments to take steps to lift travel restrictions and reestablish global connectivity.

Airlines

October 29, 2020

Paris CDG Overtakes London Heathrow as Europe's Busiest Airport

Heathrow urges the swift introduction of Covid-19 passenger testing to replace the quarantine rule and reverse a fall in traffic.

Airlines

October 28, 2020

More Covid-related Job Cuts Coming at Boeing

The commercial airplane manufacturer posted a $466 million net loss in the third quarter of 2020.

October 28, 2020

U.S. Airlines 'Fighting For Survival' From Covid's Effects

Covid-19’s impact on the U.S. domestic airline industry was the topic of a panel discussion during the 2020 International Air Safety Summit.

Airlines

October 27, 2020

Global Leaders Fear Toll of Economic Duress on Aviation Safety

At the recent Flight Safety Foundation's IASS, safety leaders expressed concern about headcount cuts and supply chain disruptions that could harm safety.

Airlines

October 27, 2020

Rolls-Royce and Tecnam Develop Electric Commuter Airliner

Tecnam's nine-passenger, all-electric P-Volt is set to enter commercial service during the second half of the 2020s, according to the Italian manufacturer.

Aircraft

October 27, 2020

IATA Points to Labor as Big Item for Possible Cost Reductions

The trade body warns that unit costs will have to be cut by 30 percent to match expected decline in unit revenue and reach break-even in 2021.

Airlines

October 27, 2020

Japan's ANA Plans New Startup Amid Business Transformation

Despite predicting a record net loss in FY2020, Japan-based All Nippon Airways plans to create a new low-cost widebody unit for medium-distance flights.

Airlines

October 27, 2020

South African Airways’ Fate Tied to International Partner

A study presented to the government recommends Ethiopian Airlines as the most palatable potential partner for South African Airways.

Airlines

October 26, 2020