The C919’s expected entry into service before the end of 2021 has revived talk that COMAC could grab a big share of the narrowbody market in the coming years.
As a result of the conditions imposed by the European Commission, International Airlines Group-owned Vueling will be able to operate new routes from the Paris airport as of November.
Airlines on both side of the Atlantic welcomed the likely boost to transatlantic travel that the U.S. government’s decision to ease restrictions on foreign travelers is expected to bring, and IATA urged governments to avoid “blanket” COVID-19 rules going forward.
Smartavia general director Sergey Savostin said the decision to open a second base in Moscow formed part of the airline’s “ambitious plans” to increase low-cost penetration in Russia.
EasyJet CEO Johan Lundgren believes the worst of the COVID-19 crisis for the UK-based LCC has passed, thanks to the increased demand that vaccination programs have ushered in.
Lion Air Group MRO-affiliate Batam Aero Technic (BAT) will be adding six aircraft MRO lines by the end of 2021, bringing the total capacity at Batam Hang Nadim airport to 21.
Helicopter operator Bristow Group has announced a partnership with Vertical Aerospace to explore electric vertical-takeoff aircraft while Avolon is partnering with Brazilian airline GOL and transportation provider Grupo Comporte to commercialize an eVTOL ride-sharing platform in Brazil.
