China Eastern sees senior management reshuffle
China Eastern Airlines vice president Jiang Jiang has resigned from his role, amid broader senior management changes that will see replacements in its supervisory committee.
HSBC slashes first-half outlook for Europe’s carriers
Prospects for Europe’s airlines in the first quarter of 2021 have deteriorated notably in recent weeks, but bank HSBC expects intra-European and possibly transatlantic passenger numbers to bounce back for the summer season.
What does Norwegian exit mean for long-haul, low-cost adventure?
Norwegian is ditching the long-haul, low-cost model it pioneered over the past decade, but will the carrier’s legacy be a longer lasting impact on the transatlantic market?
Virgin Australia shakes up management team under new chief
Virgin Australia has announced six appointments to its 10-member executive leadership team, under new chief executive Jayne Hrdlicka.
China's 'Big Three' cap off 2020 with lower passenger traffic results
China’s three largest carriers reported year-on-year declines in their full-year traffic results for 2020 as the coronavirus outbreak impacted travel demand, particularly in their international networks.
US airlines begin tapping into government aid
The US government has begun disbursing $15 billion in payroll assistance to airlines, which have been eagerly awaiting the financial relief ever since an earlier programme expired in September.
US airline unions seek mask mandate from Biden
US president-elect Joe Biden after his inauguration on 20 January plans to enact a federal mandate for interstate travellers on aircraft, trains and buses to wear masks after the Trump administration refused petitions from both airlines and pilot unions to order a mask rule.
Indian airlines brace for transformational 2021
Three major themes will shape India’s airline sector this year: vaccinations, a battle for survival at India’s smaller carriers, and consolidation.
Delta Air Lines’ 2020 loss tops $12 billion in ‘toughest year’
Delta Air Lines reported a fourth-quarter net loss of $755 million as the carrier endured what the it calls “the toughest year in Delta’s history”.
Aerospace leaders see clearing skies, eye post-Covid air travel boom
Things might get worse for the global aerospace industry before they get better. But the industry will recover, likely starting this year, thanks to vaccine distribution and pent-up demand for air travel.