Airlines & Lessors

Ask the Editors: After pandemic-related financial woes, a scrapped Embraer deal and hefty layoffs, Boeing will require years to recover.

The South African government says it has received several expressions of interest in a new national airline.

Dubai-based Emirates is to reintroduce the Airbus A380 to its schedules but on June 24 halted its services to Pakistan, following the discovery of a large number of COVID-19-infected passengers had traveled on one of its flights.

Air Belgium has announced plans to add Mauritius to its list of destinations beginning in mid-December as it continues to shift its network strategy.

Jazeera Airways’ plan to continue expanding its network in 2020 has been placed on hold, a setback attributable to the disruption imposed by the COVID

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) will be waiving all parking fees at its airports and extending the 50% discount on takeoff and landing fees to all airlines flying into the kingdom.

SunExpress, the joint venture between Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, plans to close its subsidiary in Germany and concentrate on its core operations

The Indian government has signaled it is willing to discuss establishing bilateral corridors with some countries to facilitate repatriation flights and essential travel.

Sun Country Airlines received a greenlight from the U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) to extend suspensions to a handful of large hub airports through Sept. 30, as it looks to keep a lid on costs while demand remains weak.

Early evidence suggests many passengers are not disciplined in following new rules and airlines are not enforcing guidelines enough.

The big state carrier has announced creation of two airlines this year. Both attend to Beijing’s needs.

South African regional and commuter carrier Airlink has applied to the country’s High Court to block plans to put a rescue scheme for South African

Dubai, the home base of Emirates Airline, will reopen fully to foreign travelers July 7, the emirate announced June 21.

U.S. airlines continue to raise funds at a breakneck pace, with plans to tap Wall Street for close to $10 billion in new financing this week.

PARIS—French airlines have warned that after months of COVID-19-related shutdown, the gradual recovery of the air transport sector may prove fatal for some carriers.

Europe’s LCCs are operating the first of their post-shutdown flights as Europe’s summer season gets underway.

South African carrier Comair has received a non-binding expression of interest from a potential investor, which could support the airline’s plan for a Nov. 1 relaunch.

A team of U.S. university researchers have warned that airlines seeking to minimize COVID-19 transmission risk by boarding from the rear of the

Ask the Editors: Airbus is focusing on extending the A220’s longer routes while Embraer struggles with bundling and pricing for the E2.

The collaboration will use flight data and aircraft insights to predict ideal timing for tire replacement.

The FAA will mandate safety management systems, getting ahead of a potential congressional mandate stemming from the 737 MAX fallout.

Alaska Airlines expects to operate half of last year’s scheduled capacity by August, as the demand outlook for domestic air travel continues to improve.

U.S. airlines raised enough fresh financing this year to almost completely remove near-term bankruptcy risk from the table.

Ask the Editors: Airlines may be concerned about crowding in cabin aisles, but adopting ICAO’s guidelines would be the best practice.

Five aviation industry suppliers have devised solutions aimed at mitigating the spread of COVID-19, including a risk-assessment app, an immunity “passport,” cabin air supply modifications and hands-free aircraft lavatories.