Finnair plans to buyback its own shares
On February 19, 2021, Finland’s flag-carrier Finnair announced the plans to rebuy its own shares. “Finnair has decided to…
Thai Airways cuts 240 executive positions to avoid bankruptcy
Thailand’s national air carrier Thai Airways announced that it would cut 240 executive positions as part of its…
Air France-KLM warns of ‘challenging’ Q1, posts €7.1B net loss
On February 18, 2021, Air France-KLM reported its net loss of €7.1 billion ($8.6 billion) in 2020, as…
Court rejects Ryanair’s lawsuit against Air France, SAS state aid
Budget airline Ryanair lost its legal fight in European court against state aid being granted to its European…
Asiana Airlines narrows losses due to cargo business growth
On February 16, 2021, Seoul-based air carrier Asiana Airlines announced that it narrowed its 2020 operating and net…
DHL Boeing 757 freighter diverts due to cargo door opening
A DHL UK Air Boeing 757-200 returned to Leipzig Halle Airport (LEJ) after its main cargo door opened…
Hainan Airlines amid six HNA air carriers granted reorganization approval
The highest court in China’s Hainan Province has placed Hainan Airlines, including its six air carrier affiliates, in…
Bombardier to end Learjet production, layoff staff
On February 11, 2021, Canada’s business aircraft manufacturer Bombardier announced it would end Learjet production and lay off…
European Parliament extends slot relief through summer 2021
On February 11, 2021, the European Parliament approved to extend less strict measures for use of takeoff and…
United invests $1 billion in short-haul electric planes
On February 10, 2021, United Airlines agreed to invest $1 billion in Archer Aviation, a start-up developing electric…
Ethiopian Airlines may restart Boeing 737 MAX flights in July 2021
On February 10, 2021, Ethiopian Airlines CEO Tewolde Gebremariam indicated that the airline would restart Boeing 737 MAX…
Delta Air Lines Boeing 717 slides off taxiway before takeoff
Delta Air Lines Boeing 717-200, carrying 77 passengers, slid off from the taxiway prior to departure to Atlanta…
Airlines demand urgent help as UK tightens travel rules
On February 9, 2021, the United Kingdom said it would impose tighter travel restrictions for passengers arriving to…
Boeing begins 2021 by overshadowing Airbus with 26 deliveries, four orders
On February 9, 2021, Boeing released its newest figures of orders and deliveries. The US aircraft manufacturer registered…
Rolls-Royce to shut-down civil aerospace division?
On February 7, 2021, Rolls-Royce indicated that it plans to shut down its civil aerospace unit for two-weeks…
Thai Airways denies reports of 395 pilot layoffs
Thailand’s national carrier Thai Airways reportedly dismissed the report referring to 395 pilot layoffs, after news about the…
Icelandair to restart Boeing 737 MAX ops by spring 2021
Iceland’s flag-carrier Icelandair plans to restart Boeing 737 MAX aircraft operations by the spring of 2021. “We plan to…
Gulf Air to start European long-haul flights with Airbus A321LR
Bahrain’s flag-carrier Gulf Air announced it would start long-haul operations to Europe with the Airbus A321LR (long range)…