Korean Air chairman and CEO Walter Cho has succeeded in repelling a challenge to his leadership from a coalition of shareholder groups allied with his sister Heather Cho.
Despite a protracted downturn in the aviation sector across the globe following the coronavirus outbreak, China is expected to begin a multi-stage reconstruction project of Changsha Huanghua International Airport (CSX) this October.
Aero-engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce is pausing engineering and production operations at its UK facilities as it works to mitigate the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The FAA has made several changes and is preparing more guidance documents and policy statements to help the industry navigate some short-term roadblocks presented by the coronavirus pandemic.
Aeroflot Group has become the first Russian carrier to ease its lease burden amid the COVID-19 flight restrictions that come as airlines are already contending with the weakened ruble.
South African Airways’ (SAA) business-rescue plan has been delayed by another two months to May 29 while the flag carrier’s fleet remains grounded because of COVID-19-related flight restrictions.
UK long-haul carrier Virgin Atlantic has temporarily suspended flights from London Gatwick, instead focusing its London operations on London Heathrow, and has flown its first ever all-cargo flight.
Singapore finance minister Heng Swee Keat has announced the country’s second round of financial relief worth S$48 billion ($33.1 billion) to tide the country through the COVID-19 disruption.
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has announced plans to deploy passenger Boeing 787-10s on cargo flights, to ensure the supply of fresh-produce imports into the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Embraer said it expects a further delay in the closure of a deal for Boeing to purchase its commercial aircraft business as it recorded a strong year in its executive jet division in 2019.
