Ryanair chief Wilson hopeful of ‘extended summer’
Ryanair chief executive Eddie Wilson remains optimistic of a strong lift in air travel in Europe this summer and expects consumers will extend holiday plans later into the year
Business aviation programmes all set for post-pandemic recovery
The pandemic has buffeted private aviation more lightly than its commercial cousin – some areas have done surprisingly well. But Covid-19 continues to have an impact, with activity and sales down.
IAG commits to 10% sustainable fuel use by 2030
IAG has pledged to power 10% of its flights with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2030, a goal that it says will allow it to cut its annual CO2 emissions by two million tonnes.
Fly high or reduce speed to cut civil helicopter birdstrike: EASA
Civil helicopter operators are being advised to reduce airspeed if they are unable to avoid flying at low altitude, as a defensive measure against the risk of serious birdstrike.
Airline recovery hopes blighted by slow recovery despite bright pockets
It says something about the depth of the airline industry’s troubles that even an extra $9 billion in losses this year would leave the industry significant healthier than in 2020.
Airbus to turn aerostructures operations into wholly-owned integrated arms
Airbus is to create two integrated aerostructures assembly companies in France and Germany as part of a transformation of its industrial activities.
Premium travel market changed by pandemic: Virgin Atlantic chief
Virgin Atlantic chief executive Shai Weiss expects that although business and premium leisure travel will rebound after the pandemic, it will be “in a new format”.
IATA chief sees airlines ‘more cautious’ in post-pandemic networks
A focus on tackling the mounting debt burden is likely to result in airlines adopting a more cautious approach to building back their networks post-pandemic, believes new IATA director general Willie Walsh.
EasyJet keeping one eye on growth: chief
EasyJet remains in expansion mode and is laying the groundwork to achieve this over the coming years, according to the UK low-cost carrier’s chief executive Johan Lundgren.
West Atlantic ATP roll anomaly foxes UK investigators
UK investigators have been unable to determine the reason for a West Atlantic Sweden British Aerospace ATP’s roll-control problems shortly after departing Jersey last year.