Finnair has more than halved its capacity plans for October, cutting its schedule from around 200 daily flights to just 70-80, citing a slower-than-expected traffic recovery in light of weak demand and ongoing travel restrictions.
A lack of “clear information” from Boeing on the return of the 737 MAX is hampering Ethiopian Airlines’ ability to make decisions on its future narrowbody fleet as it studies the Airbus A220, according to the flag-carrier’s CEO Tewolde Gebremariam.
The UK government will detail a five-year aviation recovery strategy this fall, including a consultation on air passenger duty (APD) and further considerations on slot reform.
A newly revealed Boeing 787 production issue has been slowing deliveries of the widebody twin, prompting Boeing to hold up completed aircraft for fixes and work with the FAA to determine what ramifications the issue may have for the in-service fleet.
Luis Gallego, formerly the head of Iberia, has taken over as CEO of parent company International Airlines Group (IAG), after the retirement of Willie Walsh, who had led the group and been instrumental in its development since its creation in 2011.
The number of air passengers processed at U.S. airport security checkpoints hit a post-pandemic high over Labor Day weekend, with daily throughput approaching one million passengers for the first time since mid-March.
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) on Sept. 7 authorized the setting-up of OTT Airlines, a subsidiary that China Eastern Airlines intends will operate only COMAC aircraft.
While many airlines around the world are waiting anxiously for international borders to reopen, the immediate concern for Australian carriers is closer to home.
