Air Transport

Germany’s second-largest airport Munich (MUC) is putting its entire Terminal 1 operation into hibernation over from Dec. 1 as demand continues to dwindle.

AirAsia X has recorded more steep losses, as the airline continues to seek agreements to gain the funding and debt relief the carrier needs to survive.

Emirates Airline will expand service to the UK over the coming weeks following the establishment of an air corridor between the UK and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

This webinar took place November 20, 2020 and was sponsored by CAE. COVID-19 has turned the pilot market on its head: a severe shortage of qualified

London remains JetBlue Airways’ number one priority but other markets in Europe are under consideration as the U.S. carrier pushes ahead with its transatlantic expansion strategy, according to CEO Robin Hayes.

Embraer has partnered with Portugal-based energy company EDP on electric-aircraft research.

The European Commission (EC) must upgrade its efforts to prevent anti-competitive practices, taking account of changing conditions in the digital world, according to the European Court of Auditors (ECA).

The Mauritian national carrier is still facing an abyssal financial problem. Administrators say that there’s a lack of economic visibility due to the new wave of restrictions on international travel imposed by a good part of Europe and other primary markets of the airline.

The Chinese province which owns cargo carrier Longhao Airlines has become the launch customer for a freighter version of the COMAC ARJ21, ordering 25 and intending to buy 25 more.

This webinar took place November 20, 2020 and was sponsored by L3 Harris Technologies. Alexandre de Juniac took the helm at IATA in September 2016

COVID-19 has accelerated the development and introduction of new sanitary, contactless and health care systems for air travel.

The agility of LCCs is proving to be an advantage for many through the pandemic crisis.

Aircraft lessors face intense pressure as airlines cash in lease policies at an unprecedented scale in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Other regulators are expected to follow the FAA’s lead but will mandate additional steps.

A4E leader Thomas Raynaert talks about improved testing and that quarantine concerns, not the risk of catching the virus on an aircraft, are keeping passengers from flying.

Linda Blackly, News Editor for Air Transport World, and Lewis Allen of Portland Design Director of Environments discuss the future of airport designs

With airlines operating their much-reduced schedules, some aircraft types are proving to be more popular than others.

The FAA’s sign-off on what operators must do to get their Boeing 737 MAXs back in service puts Southwest Airlines on a time line to have at least some

Gain insight into the pandemic’s impact on global aircraft utilization with the latest market analysis from Aviation Week Intelligence Network’s Data

Copa Airlines plans to deploy 40% of its 2019 capacity during December, believing its hub at Panama City Tocumen (PTY) remains a strategic asset as many point-to-point markets in Latin America will remain too small to support direct flights.

Copa Airlines plans to have at least two of its Boeing 737-9s back in service by year-end, suggesting its regulator is poised to approve the grounded model’s return and position the carrier to be among the first airlines to return MAX-family aircraft to revenue flying.

AZUL, Brazil took delivery of new Trent-powered A330-900 (1924) on lease from Avolon, and now has four in fleet.

STAR AIR, India acquired ex-Shuttle America ERJ145 (816), and now has four ERJs.

The Russian government on Nov. 18 recommended Mikhail Poluboyarinov, the current CEO of the State Transport Leasing Corp. (STLC), as the new head of Aeroflot Group.

BEAUTECH POWER SYSTEMS, TX purchased ex-Air Canada E190 (111) from Nordic Aviation Capital for part out.