EU extends Pakistan International Airlines ban
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has extended a ban on Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) for 90…
Trump signs relief bill: $15 billion aid for US airlines
On December 27, 2020, the US president Donald Trump signed the $900 billion stimulus package that would provide…
Montenegro airlines cease all operations
After the government’s refusal to grant additional financial aid, Montenegro Airlines completely suspended its operations on December 26,…
Santa’s flights: is Christmas cancelled this year?
Seems like Santa Claus will not be boarding his annual flights for visits around the world. Is there…
First direct Israel-Morocco flight lands in Rabat
The first flight from Israel landed in Morocco on December 22, 2020. El Al Israel Airlines flight LY555 took…
Qantas and Japan Airlines to form joint business
In an effort to support the recovery of tourism, Qantas and Japan Airlines (JAL) announced the plans to…
Brussels Airlines to resume UK flights
After the suspension of flights due to the new COVID-19 mutation, Brussels Airlines will restart operations to the…
Turmoil over COVID-19 mutation: border closures in Middle East
Outbreak of new coronavirus mutation prompts countries to close their air borders.Saudi Arabia On December 21, 2020, Saudi Arabia…
Flights from South Africa banned over COVID-19 mutation
Multiple countries banned flights from South Africa in an effort to stop the spread of a novel COVID-19…
SIA delivers first vaccine shipment to Singapore
Singapore became the first country in Asia to receive the delivery of Pfizer vaccine. Singapore Airlines (SIA1) (SINGY) (SIA)…
Moderna vaccine approved for pilots and controllers’ use
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved the use of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for pilots and air…
US Congress agrees on $15 billion aid package for airline industry
On December 20, 2020, the US government reached a final agreement on a relief deal which would provide…
Christmas travel chaos in Australia
After Australia imposed new domestic border restrictions, Christmas plans for many travelers were thrown into chaos. On December 18,…
Virgin Galactic stakes drops after holders file shares for sale
On December 18, 2020, Virgin Galactic shares fell by 4% after shareholders offered 113 million of stock for…
US airlines cut flights due to winter storm
Predicted to be the biggest snowstorm in years, Winter Storm Gail causes chaos in airports as US airlines…
Boeing hires pilots to help airlines relaunch 737 MAX
In an effort to ensure the smooth return of its 737 MAX, Boeing is reportedly hiring 160 pilots…
ESA Council appoints Josef Aschbacher as new general director
The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Council announced Dr. Josef Aschbacher as the next Director General of ESA for…
US airlines in line for $17 billion state aid
Under the new coronavirus relief package, the struggling US carriers would get $17 billion in U.S. government aid. …