New COVID-19 testing rules could bankrupt airlines, US union leader says
The head of Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) warned the government of the United States that mandatory COVID-19…
Hong Kong to impose aircrew quarantine despite opposition
To minimize the risks of spreading COVID-19, the Hong Kong government decided to move forward with a strict…
Boeing to move Boeing 737 fin structure production to India
On February 5, 2021, a joint venture between Boeing and Tata Advanced Systems (TAS), Tata Boeing Aerospace (TBA),…
Sunwing Airlines takes delivery of two Boeing 737 MAX from Air Lease
On February 3, 2021, Air Lease Corporation (ALC) announced it would deliver two new Boeing 737 MAX 8…
Air Lease Corporation drops ‘MAX’ from the Boeing 737 MAX name
Air Lease Corporation (ALC) dropped the “MAX” title from the Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft name and referred…
Korean Air ends year with $213 million operating profit
While most of the airlines report huge losses amid COVID-19 pandemic, the biggest South Korean air carrier Korean…
Qatar Airways to cut costs by $1.2 billion after Gulf reconciliation
Qatar Airways said it would see its operational costs drop, as the airline’s flights are no longer prohibited…
Boeing testing waters for A321XLR competitor once again?
With the Airbus A321XLR capturing market share in a market where Boeing has no answer, the US manufacturer…
Cayman Airways to restart Boeing 737 MAX operations
Cayman Airways announced it would restart Boeing 737 MAX aircraft operations by mid-February 2021.The Boeing 737 MAX ungrounding…
Nippon Cargo Airlines Boeing 747 freighter suffers tailstrike
Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) Boeing 747 freighter experienced a tailstrike while performing a go-around at Tokyo Narita Airport…
Hainan Airlines continues stable operations, may attract new investors
Hainan Airlines, a subsidiary of HNA Group, could attract new investors, as its operations continue to be stable.…
China’s ‘Big Three’ predict total loss of nearly $4.6 billion
China’s “Big Three” airlines, namely Air China, China Southern Airlines (ZNH) and China Eastern Airlines (CIAH) (CEA), reported…
BREAKING: HNA Group applies for bankruptcy and reorganization
On January 29, 2021, Hainan Airlines parent company HNA Group applied for bankruptcy and reorganization after a long period…
Three HNA Group subsidiaries reveal money embezzlement
Three HNA Group subsidiaries, including the HNA’s flagship air carrier Hainan Airlines, reportedly revealed an alleged money embezzlement…
Qatar Airways begins Seattle services with Boeing 777
Qatar Airways began its services to Seattle, United States operating the Boeing 777 aircraft on January 29, 2021. Qatar…
Head of US airline union asks Congress to extend financial aid
On January 28, 2021, the head of Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) urged Congress to extend the financial…
FedEx to relocate aircrew to avoid quarantine in Hong Kong?
The cargo air carrier FedEx Express is planning to temporarily relocate Hong Kong-based flight crews and their families…
Southwest Airlines reports first annual loss in 48 years
On January 28, 2021, Southwest Airlines (LUV) reported its first annual loss of $3.1 billion since 1972, as…