Gulf Air sets date for its first commercial flight to Israel
June 3, 2021, should become an important date for Gulf Air, the state-owned airline of Bahrain. The country’s…
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ANA Boeing 787 jet diverts to Russia after pilot incapacitation
An All Nippon Airways Boeing 787 aircraft diverted to Novosibirsk, Russia, after the first officer declared an emergency…
Qatar Airways and the Airbus A380: no love lost?
While the COVID-19 crisis single-handedly wrote off the future of the Airbus A380, as international travel came to…
Flybe eyes 2021 summer reboot
Previously known as the largest regional airline in Europe, Flybe moves closer to its reentry into operations with…
Wizz Air hopes gradual traffic recovery in late summer 2021
The Budapest-based ultra-low-cost air carrier Wizz Air announced it expected to face a net loss of up to…
EasyJet hopes to see capacity levels rise in May 2021
A British low-cost carrier EasyJet bets on a strong summer season of 2021 and expects to see its…
United to finance more sustainable fuel derived from waste
On April 13, 2021, Chicago-based United Airlines announced it would partner up with several global companies to purchase…
What are India’s Big Three airlines?
We all know the Big Three of the Middle East: Emirates, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways. The Big…
Qantas CEO bets on Project Sunrise success post-pandemic
The Australian air carrier Qantas Airways retains ambitions on its Project Sunrise, promising to offer ultra-long-range flights connecting…
China Southern hints Airbus A380 fleet retirement
While the COVID-19 pandemic is taking its toll on international air travel, airlines are reviewing the future of…
Government seeks to pump €290 million into ailing Air Malta
The government of Malta asked the European Commission permission to allocate €290 million into Air Malta and save…
Trudeau grants Air Canada relief package worth $4.6B
On April 12, 2021, Air Canada (ADH2) reached an agreement with the country’s government to enter into a…
LATAM Brazil to replace Airbus A350 fleet with Chilean Boeing 787
As part of its restructuring process, LATAM Airlines Group decided to retire LATAM Brasil’s eleven Airbus A350-900 airliners…
India’s low-cost carriers: reached their peak or yet to dominate?
Over the past decade, low-cost carriers have made significant gains when compared to their full-service carrier (FSC) counterparts…
Covid cases prompt China to impose ban on China Eastern New York route
On April 9, 2021, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) announced it has suspended all China Eastern…
America’s new Avelo Airlines to debut in Hollywood
Counting the last days until its Hollywood debut, the newest US airline Avelo Airlines, will try to conquer…
Southwest to recall all flight attendants from voluntary leave
On April 8, 2021, Southwest Airlines (LUV) said it was preparing to recall all flight attendants from extended…
Belavia takes delivery of first Boeing 737 MAX
Air Lease Corporation (ALC) announced the delivery of one new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft on long-term lease…