Astronics, a key supplier of aircraft passenger seat power and other products to the aerospace and defense (A&D) industries, closed on its sale of its semiconductor business unit, largely exiting that business. But the deal’s terms were revised downward, the company acknowledged.
All-business-class airline La Compagnie said it will begin A321neo service between Paris and the New York area on June 6 after taking delivery of the first of its two new Airbus aircraft in May.
Gulf Air’s first two new routes to be scheduled since it announced plans to become a “boutique carrier” indicate a tweaking of the airline’s route network.
The EU has called on the ICAO to agree at its assembly in September to a “long-term goal” to address the aviation industry’s increasing carbon-dioxide emissions.
Air France’s pilots have voted overwhelmingly in favor of a new pay agreement, ending a year-long deadlock that led to a series of damaging strikes in 2018.
Indian Ocean-based Air Mauritius reported a loss €25.4 million ($28.8 million) for the nine months ended Dec. 31, down from a €10 million profit year-over-year (YOY).
Bahamasair, working to leverage steady demand for tourism in its home region, has taken delivery of its ninth aircraft and is eyeing additional airline partnerships, the carrier’s CEO said.
China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines are planning to start Beijing services to London and Paris late this year from the Chinese capital’s new airport, according to sources.
Private Chinese carrier Juneyao Airlines will begin flying to Cairo late this year as part of its move into long-haul operations, according to an application submitted to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC).
Most of the 376 employees of Flybmi, the UK regional carrier that abruptly suspended operations and filed for bankruptcy protection over the weekend, have been made redundant, and stranded passengers are being offered “rescue fares” by other airlines to help them return home.
The confirmed delay comes four months after the Russian government ordered the Rostec conglomerate to acquire the assets of the MC-21 program from United Aircraft Corp.
LONDON – British regional airline, flybmi has collapsed, blaming its demise on increased costs, and growing uncertainty about Brexit. The airline, which flew 17 Embraer 135 and 145 regional jets on routes from the UK to 25 European cities halted operations suddenly on February 16.
Both the EU and UK have developed measures designed to smooth air transport connections in case the UK leaves the bloc in six weeks (Mar. 29) without a deal.
Central Asian carrier Turkmenistan Airlines has brought in Lufthansa Consulting to advise on improvements after EASA suspended the carrier’s safety authorization.
LOT Polish Airlines plans to base Embraer E195s at Budapest Airport (BUD) in Hungary—and add routes to Brussels and Bucharest, Romania—as it seeks to build a hub at the airport.
