All In Depth – Page 23
-
In depthHow European states stepped in to support grounded airlines in 2020
European governments have stepped in with an unprecedented level of financial support to keep airlines in the region afloat during the pandemic, with the likelihood of further funding required in the year to come.
-
In depthWhich aircraft types did airlines fly for the last time in 2020?
Airlines phased out a series of aircraft types in 2020, some as part of planned renewals and others hastened departures accelerated by the impact of the global pandemic
-
In depthWhat may lie ahead for aviation in 2021?
After a nightmare 2020 in which the global pandemic brought years of strong air transport growth to an abrupt halt from which it is still recovering, what are the key issues facing the aviation industry in the year ahead?
-
In depthIn pictures: The airline industry’s crisis year
A year that began with plenty of reasons for optimism about the industry’s prospects quickly turned into 12 months of unprecedented challenges, dominated by the Covid-19 pandemic
-
In depthFinnish government prepares possible €400m loan for Finnair
Finland’s government is preparing to provide a loan of up to €400 million ($486 million) to flag-carrier Finnair, to support the airline’s liquidity. The facility is intended to allow Finnair to access the funds should its cash or equity position fall below certain limits. This planned support – in the ...
-
In depthAirline coronavirus recovery tracker: December 2020 update
Our regular examination of the latest global data for several key airline market indicators, including traffic and capacity in passenger and cargo markets, airport passenger throughput, in-service and stored fleets, jet fuel costs, and share price trends for the world’s largest groups.
-
In depthJAL pursues path as urban air mobility innovator
Japan Airlines’ foray into the urban air mobility (UAM) sector could one day see the airline benefit from alternative revenue streams .
-
In depthFlight International festive quiz 2020
The landing lights are on for Flight 2020 after the bumpiest journey any of us on board have experienced. Before we take-off again into the hopefully sunnier skies of 2021, it is time, as always, to reflect on the 12 months that was with our always popular festive quiz. How much attention have you paid to the news, grim though it has mostly been? Has lockdown stunted or sharpened your aircraft spotting skills? This is your chance to end 2020 on a high. There are 25 multiple choice questions. Score 20 or more and celebrate your status as a Total Aviation Person. If your tally is between 12 and 20, you are well on your way to your captain’s stripes. Get five to 11 right and a few more lessons in the simulator are required. Fewer than five and you are well and truly grounded – until December 2021 at least.
-
In depthHow France’s DGA kept flight testing safe during pandemic
FlightGlobal spoke to General Arvind Badrinath, director of flight testing for France’s DGA defence procurement agency, about its activities this year.
-
In depthHow the different helicopter markets are shaping up
FlightGlobal takes a look at the latest product developments across the various segments of the helicopter market.
-
In depthHelicopters: the crack troops of the war on wildfires
Rotorcraft are able to tackle forest blazes in a way fixed-wing aircraft can not. We look at what the various assets on the market can offer
-
In depthThe changing balance of NATO’s European fighter fleet
We detail the combined combat power of European NATO nations.
-
In depthHow the world’s air forces came to the rescue in troubled 2020
Militaries around the world made good use of their fleets in response to the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, while also meeting more regular commitments. Our annual snapshot looks at the in-service picture.
-
In depthA year in headlines: IATA grapples with airline industry’s gravest crisis
In this timeline, we recall some of industry body’s key moments from an unprecedented period for airlines and the wider travel sector
-
In depthWomen have 14% of top airline jobs in slow trend towards parity
FlightGlobal’s survey of the crisis-hit airline industry reveals progress has been made on improving the C-suite gender balance over the past 12 months – but from a low base
-
-
In depthChanging faces leading the airline industry’s bid for recovery
A number of long-standing airline leaders have either announced their intention to or stepped down over the past six months leaving their successors with the challenge of taking over during the toughest of challenges
-
In depthAirline coronavirus recovery tracker: November 2020 update
Our regular examination of the latest global data for several key airline market indicators, including traffic and capacity in passenger and cargo markets, airport passenger throughput, in-service and stored fleets, jet fuel costs, and share price trends for the world’s largest groups.
-
In depthHow Atlas freighter crash revived scrutiny of pilot performance tracking
When investigators delivered their scathing verdict on the loss of Giant 3591, the Atlas Air Boeing 767-300F that disintegrated after diving into a lake on approach to Houston on 23 February 2019, the language barely contained their frustration over the missed opportunities to prevent the accident.
-
In depthHow simulator training providers are keeping military pilots ready
Simulation-based training is a crucial element in preparing military aviators around the globe for the full scope of operations – our annual report looks at the devices in use worldwide.