Chinese airlines on July 23 achieved their highest level of activity since the COVID-19 pandemic began, according to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC).
Alaska Air Group admits its goal to join oneworld by year-end is aggressive, but the company is eager to cement its place in the alliance as well as its partnership with American Airlines.
Dubai-based Emirates Airline is now offering passengers free insurance cover for COVID-19 medical expenses and quarantine costs in a bid to boost traveler confidence.
Africa was late to start feeling the effects of the Covid 19 virus – but a number of its most populated nations were hit with a vengeance. As the continent reels from the pandemic, Alan Peaford argues that emerging from the lockdowns and crisis could offer a new start for Africa’s aerospace and defence industries.
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has announced cost-control strategies after recording a PHP9.4 billion ($184 million) loss for the first quarter (Q1) of 2020.
Icelandair Group’s 2020 second quarter (Q2) operations were significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, which included sweeping travel bans and a massive decrease in demand.
A sudden reversal in incrementally positive demand trends will force Southwest Airlines to scale back its 2020 capacity plans, but executives are confident that the headwinds will not force it to cut staff beyond what voluntary programs will accomplish.
Spirit Airlines reached an agreement with Airbus to defer delivery of a host of A320neos, in a bid to preserve cash amid the industry downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
As aircraft interior companies search for new designs to ensure passengers that flying is safe, many have begun partnerships to address all three major concerns in the COVID-19-era aircraft cabin—anti-microbial surfaces, physical separation and respiratory protection.
