A group of employees from state-owned regional airline South African Express (SA Express) have set up a public limited company and are bidding to save the cash-strapped airline from liquidation.
Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways is anticipating the introduction of an air services agreement between the UAE and Israel following humanitarian supplies flights to Tel Aviv.
European aviation industry leaders and regulators stressed Sept. 15 that common rules for COVID-19 testing are needed to prepare the ground for a recovery of the sector in the years ahead.
Oneworld became the first global airline alliance to commit to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, as the push for sustainability continues despite a sharp downturn in commercial aviation.
IATA is urging the Canadian government to replace mandatory quarantines and other travel restrictions with more stringent testing protocols that could help revive travel demand without putting citizens at risk.
Delta Air Lines became the latest U.S. carrier to tap its frequent-flier program to raise fresh cash, as airlines bulk up on debt to survive the extended demand slump caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The European Commission (EC) has agreed to extend the slot waiver until the end of the 2020/2021 winter season, in a move aimed at helping the aviation sector recover from the devastation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The leaders of 14 UK airlines have urged Prime Minister Boris Johnson to roll out airport-based COVID-19 testing before the end of September or risk “economic ruin” for the sector.
Business rescue practitioners acting for South African Airways (SAA) have warned that the airline is in a “dire financial position” and that funds for operational expenditure are “near depletion.”
After three hearings in August, Thailand’s central bankruptcy court has now approved Thai Airways’ rehabilitation request, allowing the airline to begin its restructuring.
The continued bleak outlook in the international market underlines the need for Cathay Pacific to undertake significant long-term changes, according to a senior executive at the airline.
Delta Air Lines and Virgin Australia have officially paused their transpacific joint venture, while the latter regroups after the COVID-19 crisis forced it to seek voluntary administration.
With its original Airbus A350-900 deliveries delayed because of the COVID-19 crisis, Taiwan’s Starlux Airlines will now lease eight A330-900s to ensure that its fleet expansion plans are not derailed.
Air Transat will permanently lay off at least 2,000 employees after the COVID-19 pandemic forced it to completely shut down operations for nearly four months between April and late July.
Ask the Editors: The long time it takes to process tests is one of the biggest hurdles now. IATA hopes a test that meets this and other concerns will be available soon.
A deal for the takeover of South Korean carrier Asiana Airlines by a Hyundai Development Co. (HDC)-led consortium has collapsed, with both sides confirming that the sale agreement had been canceled.
ULCC Wizz Air has been forced to delay the operational launch of its new subsidiary Wizz Air Abu Dhabi by two weeks because of COVID-19-related travel restrictions.
