Coronavirus

By Alan Dron
The EC has waved through an Italian scheme to provide the country’s airports with €800 million ($945 million) in direct grants.
Airports & Networks

By Adrian Schofield
Australia, Singapore and Thailand describe road maps for easing border restrictions.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Ben Goldstein
American Airlines plans to hire 1,350 more pilots by 2022, part of an effort to return to full capacity as demand recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Most airline passengers will continue to support the wearing of masks on board aircraft in the near term, according to a poll organized by IATA.
Airlines & Lessors

Despite the lack of international travel, the utilization rates in the U.S. is currently top in the world. It has recovered to about 80% of pre-COVID
Air Transport

By Alan Dron
IATA Director General Willie Walsh said the African market remains difficult as the pandemic continues to play out.
Airlines & Lessors

RYANAIR announced COVID-19 recovery schedules for summer 2021 from Scotland (245 weekly flights to 78 destinations; 4.7m annual pax), Rome (>470 to 80
Air Transport

AEROMEXICO posted EBITDAR of MP1.9b for 2Q21 (vs MP0.7b in 2Q19) and ended quarter with operating fleet of 118 aircraft.
Air Transport

UNITED AIRLINES posted $434m net loss in 2Q21 (vs $1.1b net profit in 2Q19) on 52% lower revenues. It expects profitability in 3Q21 and beyond as more
Air Transport

US DOT says US domestic air fares averaged $260 in 1Q21, down 1.2% from $264 in 4Q20 and 24% from $343 in 1Q20.
Air Transport

By Kurt Hofmann
"Whether the recovery will be sustainable will come down to a race between COVID variants and vaccine take-up,” Air Astana President and CEO Peter Foster said.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau
While the U.S. and Europe are recovering, the Asia-Pacific region remains in crisis.
Airlines & Lessors

EASYJET has £318.3m pretax loss for third quarter ended June 30 vs £346.8m loss a year ago; it expects in fourth quarter to fly up to 60% of 2019
Air Transport