Based in Paris, Helen Massy-Beresford covers European and Middle Eastern airlines, the European Commission’s air transport policy and the air cargo industry for Aviation Week & Space Technology and Aviation Daily.
Helen combines a deep knowledge of the aviation industry with years of experience in journalism. She was a business reporter at Flight International in London before moving to Paris to work for Reuters as European Automotive Correspondent. She has written for a variety of publications including the Guardian, the Observer, the Telegraph, Airline Business and Aircraft Cabin Management.
The dispute between Qatar Airways and Airbus over fuselage surface degradation on A350s took another turn as the carrier said it was prepared for a trial while the OEM said the airline had mischaracterized a recent court ruling.
Cathay Pacific and Lufthansa Cargo are adding Swiss WorldCargo to their joint venture, in the latest cargo deal for a sector that has gained increased importance as a revenue generator since the start of the pandemic.
UK air passengers are facing disruptions during a busy school holiday week, as several airlines have had to cancel flights because of ongoing operational issues including staff shortages.