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IATA Predicts Massive $118 Billion Loss for Airlines This Year

Former IAG boss Willie Walsh will succeed IATA DG Alexandre de Juniac to steer the industry through the Covid crisis with renewed focus on the environment.

Airlines

November 24, 2020

EASA Issues Proposed AD for 737 Max Return to Flight

EASA expects the Boeing 737 Max to be able to return to flight in Europe in mid-January.

Accidents

November 24, 2020

IATA Unveils Travel Pass To Facilitate Covid Test Acceptance

IATA says governments must urgently lift quarantine restrictions based on a harmonized approach to Covid testing because airlines can't wait for vaccines.

Airlines

November 23, 2020

El Al, Etihad to Broadly Cooperate Under Terms of MOU

Etihad’s plan to start services to Tel Aviv on March 28 heralds a codeshare deal, MRO collaboration and cooperation on cargo services.

Airlines

November 19, 2020

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New Focus on SAF in UK's 'Green Industrial Revolution'

The UK government is investing almost $28 million to encourage development of sustainable aviation fuel use.

Sustainability and Environment

November 19, 2020

Southwest Airlines Won't Hurry Return of 737 Max

The Covid pandemic makes for a “pretty casual decision” on the timing of Southwest Airlines’ resumption of 737 Max 8 operations.

Aircraft

November 19, 2020

FAA Lifts Grounding Order for Boeing 737 Max

A new order signed by FAA Administrator Steve Dickson paves the way for the Max’s return to service by year-end.

Accidents

November 18, 2020

Boeing Readies Return to Delivery of 737 Max

Boeing has established a dedicated 24/7 operations center for rapid issue resolution and will install expanded onsite specialized teams in five regions.

Accidents

November 18, 2020

Norwegian Files for Bankruptcy Protection in Ireland

Following the government of Norway’s decision to withhold further support from the airline, Norwegian Air Shuttle has turned to the courts in Ireland.

Airlines

November 18, 2020

Asia-Pac Groups Amplify Calls for Cross-border Cooperation

The AAPA is urging governments to fully adopt ICAO CART guidelines to spur demand beyond so-called green lanes for business travel.

Airlines

November 17, 2020

Boeing Sees Big Demand for Freighters amid E-commerce Expansion

A newly released cargo forecast from Boeing projects more than a 60 percent growth in the freighter fleet by 2040.

Airlines

November 17, 2020

Boeing Sees Big Need for Freighters amid E-commerce Growth

A newly released cargo forecast from Boeing projects more than a 60 percent growth in the freighter fleet by 2040.

Airlines

November 17, 2020

Collins Teams with Boom Supersonic on Inlet, Nacelle

The Boom, Collins Collaboration is designed to facilitate cleaner, quieter supersonic flight through inlet, nacelle, and exhaust system technologies.

Aircraft

November 17, 2020

House Clears Aircraft Certification Reform Act

The House-passed Aircraft Certification Reform and Accountability Act is designed to address concerns raised in the aftermath of the Max crashes.

Regulations and Government

November 17, 2020

Korean Air To Absorb Asiana in $1.6 Billion Deal

The combination of the two carriers will create one of the world’s 10 largest airlines.

Airlines

November 16, 2020

Rolls-Royce To Test 100 Percent SAF in UltraFan Demonstrator

UK engine maker Rolls-Royce aims to show that its current engines can run safely on pure SAF.

Engines

November 12, 2020

Emirates Reports First Half-year Loss in 30 Years

Dubai’s flag carrier lost $3.8 billion during the six months ending September 30.

Airlines

November 12, 2020

Embraer’s OGMA Unit to Support Engines for Airbus A320neos

A contract with Pratt & Whitney covering PW1100G maintenance calls for Portugal’s OGMA to invest €74 million.

Engines

November 12, 2020

Industry Groups Say 4.8 million Aviation Jobs at Risk

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) renew calls for government bailouts.

Airlines

November 10, 2020

Embraer’s Commercial Unit To Remain a Loss Maker in 2021

Embraer CEO Francisco Gomes Neto calls next year “very challenging” for the company’s commercial aviation business.

Aircraft

November 10, 2020