News from FlightGlobal – Page 448
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NewsDelta to shift all pilots to ‘active’ status by October
Delta Air Lines intends to return all its pilots to “active-flying status” by October, part of the carrier’s effort to prepare for returning to 2019 capacity by summer 2023.
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NewsUS Congress weighs third aviation aid package as lobbyists warn of layoffs
Airline and aerospace lobbyists are urging lawmakers to approve a third round of payroll-support funding, including billions of dollars for workers at US aerospace manufacturing companies.
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NewsPassenger traffic falls back in January: IATA
The number of passengers carried by airlines declined even more sharply in January than the previous month, as governments continued to tighten travel restrictions.
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NewsSaudi regulator latest to approve 737 Max services
Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation regulator has become the latest to approve operations with the Boeing 737 Max, although none of the kingdom’s airlines yet operates the type. Flag-carrier Saudia’s budget airline Flyadeal had been in line to acquire the 737 Max, through a provisional $5.9 billion agreement for 30 Max ...
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NewsTurkish Airlines posts $836m net loss for 2020 despite freight boost
A strong rise in cargo revenues helped Turkish Airlines end 2020 with a profitable final quarter at an operating level, though the Star Alliance carrier still posted a net loss of $836 million for the full-year.
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NewsCzech Airlines insolvency petition outlines scale of financial burden
Czech Airlines’ insolvency petition sets out the scale of the company’s financial problems, which it partly attributes to the inability to source rescue funding from the Czech government. The company has 266 creditors, with the total liability to suppliers amounting to Kc809 million ($37.1 million) as of 25 February, its ...
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NewsRyanair and Wizz fly less than a million passengers between them in February
Ryanair and Wizz Air passenger numbers were down 95% and 87%, respectively, in February as the two European low-cost airlines carried less than a million passenger between them during the month.
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NewsIndian airlines prefer leasing: ex-Air India chairman
Indian carriers have found leasing aircraft to be more convenient than financing them by other means, a former chairman of flag carrier Air India has told an industry conference.
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NewsSilkAir and SIA appoint Skytech-AIC to remarket seven 737-800s
Singapore’s SilkAir and Singapore Airlines have appointed Skytech-AIC to market for outright sale seven Boeing 737-800s.
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NewsAirAsia Group details $40m assistance to Philippines AirAsia
AirAsia Group has disclosed that it extended approximately $40 million in advances and corporate guarantees to Philippines AirAsia in November-December.
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NewsColombian landing accident appears to involve DC-3 from previous mishaps
Colombian investigators are probing an accident with a Douglas DC-3 carrying the same registration as aircraft involved in at least two previous landing mishaps. The aircraft, identified by civil aviation regulator Aerocivil as HK-2006, was being operated by local carrier Aerolineas Andinas Aliansa. It had been conducting a service from ...
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NewsAir Canada to shift E175s from Sky Regional to Jazz
Air Canada intends to transfer the operation of 25 Embraer 175s from Sky Regional to Jazz Aviation, making Jazz the sole operator of Air Canada Express flights and leaving the future of Sky Regional uncertain.
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NewsLATAM set to expand freighter capacity with 767 conversions
LATAM Airlines will expand its freighter capacity by as much as 80% under a plan covering the conversion of up to eight Boeing 767-300ER aircraft.
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NewsQatar Airways sells A330 freighters to CMA CGM
Qatar Airways has been confirmed as the seller of four Airbus A330-200 freighters to the new air cargo division of French container logistics and shipping giant CMA CGM. AFG Aviation Ireland, a wholly owned subsidiary of Aircraft Finance Germany, arranged the sale of the aircraft (MSNs 1688, 1708, 1584 and ...
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NewsCanada’s Porter again pushes back restart date
Canada’s Porter Airlines has again delayed its restart, now saying it will resume operations on 19 May.
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NewsUnited orders 25 more 737 Max
United Airlines has ordered another 25 Boeing 737 Max and moved forward deliveries of 45 previously ordered Max, moves the company says will enable to it capitalise on increased demand following the pandemic.
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NewsChina's CAAC yet to approve test flights for 737 Max return-to-service
China’s civil aviation regulator is discussing with Boeing a restoration plan for 737 Max services, but is yet to be satisfied to the extent necessary to advance the type’s return to operation. The Civil Aviation Administration of China’s deputy director, Dong Zhiyi, disclosed the state of progress during a State ...
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NewsAirlines slashed cash burn in fourth quarter: IATA
Carriers minimised their losses in the last quarter of 2020 through dramatic cuts to fixed costs, according to research from IATA.
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NewsSaudia eyes 70-jet acquisition including 777s and A321s: Saudi outlet
Saudi Arabian flag-carrier Saudia is intending to acquire up to 70 aircraft including long-haul Boeing and single-aisle Airbus jets, according to local financial publication Maaal. The Saudi outlet, citing its own sources, claims Saudia is looking to purchase Boeing 777s and 787s as well as Airbus A321s. Saudia had previously ...
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NewsRex launches 737 services, warns of tough months ahead
Australia’s Regional Express (Rex) has commenced narrowbody operations in Australia, as it warns of continued challenges in the country’s airline market.