Airlines for Europe (A4E) is stepping up its efforts to get another slot waiver for the winter timetable, offering to abide by a code of conduct to reach a compromise with airports ahead of a possible approval by the European Commission (EC).
Cathay Pacific has reached a deal with Airbus to extend the delivery window for its A350s and A321neos by two years, and the carrier also confirmed it is talking to Boeing about deferring its 777-9s.
The FAA will issue a draft airworthiness directive (AD) with proposed design changes and crew procedures for a recertified Boeing 737 MAX, even as it continues working on requirements to return the airliner to service.
Rwandan flag-carrier RwandAir has announced plans to resume flights to nine destinations by Aug. 1, although COVID-19 precautions differ for each route.
Qatar Airways Group CEO Akbar Al Baker believes the blockade against the State of Qatar and Qatar Airways failed as it has not served its intended purpose—to isolate the country.
UK long-haul carrier Virgin Atlantic resumed passenger flights July 20 with an initial service between London Heathrow and Hong Kong, following a three-month suspension caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
IndiGo has made every effort to avoid any impact on employees, even though it is only operating “a small percentage” of its fleet of 250 aircraft, Dutta said. He noted the carrier was one of the few to pay staff full salaries during the months of March and April.
American Airlines, International Airlines Group (IAG), Lufthansa and United Airlines are urging the EU and the U.S. government to introduce a common COVID-19 testing program that would allow airlines to restore a more substantial transatlantic network.
