Airlines Turn To Information Technology For Crisis Responsiveness
Credit: Delta Air Lines
Airlines are increasingly leaning on process automation to overcome the erratic demands of the COVID-19 crisis, making systems reliability even more essential, according to aviation information technology (IT) specialist SITA.
Norwegian Air Shuttle is closer to reaching a restructuring agreement to secure its survival. The indebted carrier has obtained a 50-day extension to its creditor protection and set out a new capital raise plan targeting existing creditors and new investors.
Lithuanian ACMI Startup Heston Airlines Plans May Launch
Credit: Heston Airlines and Genesis
Wet-lease startup Heston Airlines, which is being created by Dublin-based lessor Genesis and narrowbody specialist Heston Aviation, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320 ahead of a May launch.
Malaysia Airlines Achieves Key Restructuring Milestone
Credit: Joe Pries
Malaysia Airlines Group (MAG) has gained court approval of a deal to reduce lease liabilities, which clears the way for a broader restructuring and a further funding injection by the government.
Metal-Fatigue Signs Link United 777 Fan Blade Failure With 2018 Incident
Credit: NTSB
U.S. NTSB investigators determined metal fatigue is suspected as the reason a fan blade fractured just before an in-fight engine failure suffered by United Airlines Flight 328 on Feb. 20, board chairman Robert Sumwalt said.
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