New Icelandic startup PLAY to debut in June 2021
Counting the last days until its debut in Europe, the newest Icelandic airline PLAY will try to conquer…
Garuda Indonesia may halve its fleet as it seeks to survive
Indonesia’s flag air carrier Garuda Indonesia is reportedly planning for a major restructuring as it strives to survive…
Italian watchdog fines Ryanair over unfair refunding practices
On May 24, 2021, the Italian Antitrust Authority imposed a fine of €4.2 million ($5.1 million) for European…
Air India data leak: hackers access 4.5 million passenger data
India’s flagship airline Air India announced that the personal data of about 4.5 million passengers were stolen in…
Cathay Pacific flight attendants to face trial in a bribery case
On May 20, 2021, the Hong Kong Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) announced that three former and currently…
Emirates may not get its first Boeing 777X before 2024
On May 24, 2021, Emirates CEO Sir Tim Clark reportedly said that he had doubts with regards to…
IndiGo selects LEAP-1A engines for its Airbus A320neo fleet
On May 21, 2021, Indian low-cost air carrier IndiGo announced it had signed an agreement with CFM International…
Airbus begins structural assembly of its first Airbus A321XLR
On May 21, 2021, Airbus announced it had started its first Airbus A321 Extra Long Range (XLR) aircraft…
Cathay Pacific aircrew may be subject to mandatory vaccination
Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific pilots and cabin crew may be subject to mandatory vaccination from COVID-19 in order…
JetBlue is set to begin transatlantic service in August 2021
On May 19, 2021, JetBlue (JBLU) announced that the airline was set to jump into the transatlantic market…
Highest bid for Blue Origin space journey nears $3 million
Jeff Bezos-backed Blue Origin revealed that the current highest bid for commercial space voyage is up at $2.8…
Qantas sees six Airbus A380s return by 2023
The status of the Airbus A380 aircraft has been questioned ever since the COVID-19 pandemic took its toll…
Boeing restarts 737 MAX deliveries after approval of electric issue fix
Boeing reportedly restarted deliveries of its Boeing 737 MAX aircraft following the United States aviation regulator’s approval of…
SIA posts a record net loss, remains ‘uncertain’ about recovery
On May 19, 2021, Singapore Airlines (SIA1) (SINGY) published its financial results for the fiscal year of 2020/21,…
LATAM to grow its freighter fleet by adding 10 Boeing 767Fs
On May 18, 2021, LATAM Airlines Group announced it would expand its cargo aircraft fleet by adding 10…
US representatives seek more data on 737 MAX, 787 issues
On May 18, 2021, the members of the United States House of Representatives announced seeking more data from…
Creditors approve Thai Airways rehabilitation plan
On May 19, 2021, Thai Airways creditors voted to approve the cash-strapped airline’s rehabilitation plan. “Ninety percent of creditors…
Philippine Airlines to file Chapter 11 amid pandemic?
One of the oldest air carriers in Asia, Philippine Airlines, is reportedly planning to reduce its fleet and…