IndiGo Will Maintain Focus On Fleet Replacement, Dutta Says
While Indian LCC IndiGo will continue taking aircraft deliveries from its massive order book, it plans on keeping its fleet total relatively flat for the next few years.
Plug Power Teams With Airflow, Airbus On Hydrogen
Fuel-cell developer and green-hydrogen producer Plug Power has announced partnerships with both Airbus and startup Airflow to bring zero-emission hydrogen propulsion to aviation.
AirBaltic To Impose 100% Vaccine Mandate For Staff By Mid-November
AirBaltic is requiring all of the airline’s staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by mid-November.
Verifavia Anticipates No CORSIA Offsets For 2021
Emissions auditor Verifavia believes there will be no offsetting requirements for any airlines worldwide in 2021 under ICAO’s Carbon Offset and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA).
Despite Improved Demand, Delta Girds For Q4 Loss As Fuel Costs Rise
Delta Air Lines believes headwinds created by the delta coronavirus variant have waned, but a sharp rise in fuel prices is creating pressure on the company’s 2021 fourth quarter (Q4) performance.
Emirates-Flydubai Combined Fleet To Secure Dubai’s ‘Super-Hub’ Status
The variety of aircraft sizes across the fleets of both Emirates and flydubai means there is a powerful “toolbox” with which to construct a broad network to feed DXB, Emirates President Tim Clark says.
Daily Memo: ‘Recovery Underway,’ But Airlines Still Want More Coordination
Airline COOs gathered in Brussels praised the EU Digital COVID Certificate but said a lack of coordination in travel rules between countries made flying seem complicated and was still putting off would-be passengers.
Pandemic Has ‘Changed Everything’ As Airlines Seek Flexibility
ACMI operators have been playing their part in the recovery by giving airlines more options, according to ACC Aviation.
Deliveries Of Stored 737 MAXs From Boeing Inventory Top 150
Boeing's goal is to have its entire 737 MAX backlog, which built up while deliveries had been halted, cleared out by late 2022 or early 2023.
EasyJet Still Open To Winter 2021 Route Pitches
There is a greater willingness from the LCC to make network changes later or even mid-season as COVID saw easyJet become more nimble.
Hayes Says JetBlue-American Competition ‘Aggressive’ Outside NEA
Despite recent efforts by the U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) to block the Northeast Alliance (NEA) between JetBlue and American, JetBlue stresses the two airlines engage in solid competition outside the tie-up.
European Leaders To Discuss Travel Restriction Evolution
When the next European Council meeting of European leaders convenes in Brussels Oct. 21-22, the agenda will include a discussion of the evolution of COVID-19 travel restrictions.
Commercial airliners have so far claimed immunity to cyberattacks, and Western militaries do not voice much fear that their aircraft, ships and tanks could be taken over by hackers yet. But a veteran-backed startup that offers to cybersecure their platforms’ operational technology has raised $20 million and is looking to grow.
Icelandair Seeking To Lease Two More Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft
Icelandair is seeking to secure leasing contracts for two more Boeing 737-MAX aircraft, its COO said, as the airline looks forward to a recovery in demand driven by the relaxation of U.S. border restrictions.
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