Lufthansa Cargo ramps up Shenzhen capacity
Lufthansa Cargo is now offering 14 weekly cargo flights from Shenzhen (SZX) to Frankfurt as it looks to meet demand. The cargo business said the first aircraft — an Airbus A330-300 operated by Lufthansa, which took off from Shenzhen on May 18 with around 3m respiratory masks and other medical protective equipment onboard — will […]
ACI reveals top 20 airports for passenger traffic, cargo, and aircraft movements
Airports Council International (ACI) World has today revealed its preliminary world airport traffic rankings covering passenger traffic, cargo volumes, and aircraft movements for 2019 combined with a glimpse of 2020 data which shows the dramatic impact of COVID-19 on airports in the first quarter. Passenger traffic at the world’s top 20 busiest airports grew by […]
Boeing Names Delaney to Lead Confident Travel Initiative
Boeing [NYSE: BA] today appointed Mike Delaney to lead the company’s Confident Travel Initiative, effective immediately. Working across the industry, Delaney’s team will work to develop new solutions to help minimize air travel health risks amid the COVID-19 pandemic and drive awareness of health safeguards already in place. Delaney brings 31 years of Boeing experience […]
Southwest CEO Gary Kelly Believes It’s Safe to Travel Again
As the majority of the country slowly contemplates how to reopen for business, Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly made a startling statement on Sunday morning. On the weekly “Face The Nation” program on CBS, Kelly was asked by host Margaret Brennan if he thinks it is safe to fly again. “It is,” he said, days […]
Delta expands onboard customer spacing with blocked seats on all aircraft
Delta is building on its efforts to make more space for safer travel by blocking the sale of select aisle and window seats on additional aircraft, capping seating at 50 percent in First Class and 60 percent in Main Cabin, Delta Comfort +, and Delta Premium Select to reduce the overall number of customers in […]
easyJet Statement – Aircraft Delivery Update
easyJet continues to focus on maximising liquidity in the event of an extended grounding period and to ensure the business is ready to react to reduced demand as the European airspace begin to reopen. To that effect easyJet has reached agreement with Airbus for the net deferral of 24 aircraft deliveries from Financial Years 2020, […]
Ed Bastian describió los pasos adicionales que Delta está tomando para soportar la crisis COVID-19
As the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic progresses globally, its impact on our business continues to grow. To contain the virus, social distancing has become widespread and new travel directives are being enacted, now including more than 40 nations worldwide. First and foremost, I want to remind everyone of the importance of your health and safety. It […]
Azul shareholders approve aircraft lease for Breeze
Azul Linhas Aéreas’ shareholders announced yesterday that the aircraft sub-lease agreement for Breeze Aviation had been approved during an Extraordinary General Meeting with 97% of the votes received. Back in January of this year, Azul Linhas Aéreas (AD) announced an update to its five-year fleet strategy plan. The Brazilian airline had closed a deal to […]
American Airlines Announces $550 Million Investment to its Tulsa Maintenance Base
American Airlines announced it will invest $550 million at its Base Maintenance facility in Tulsa (Tech Ops – Tulsa). It is American’s largest Base Maintenance facility and is an integral part of operating the carrier’s fleet of nearly 1,000 mainline aircraft safely and reliably. Tech Ops – Tulsa is home to more than 5,500 team […]
Avation inks first engine lease with Aeromar Airlines
Avation has leased one Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127M engine to Mexican regional operator Aeromar Airlines. The Singapore-based lessor announced its entry into engine leasing last month, having added the powerplant to its inventory. This will support Aeromar’s fleet of 10 ATR aircraft serving 25 routes from Mexico City, it says in a stock exchange […]
