When Scott Kirby, 54, took over the CEO position at United Airlines in May 2020 after four years as its president, the airline industry was in its worst-ever crisis.

The U.S. and South American airline companies are awaiting U.S. government approval for their proposed joint venture.

Facing an end-of-year peak season that promises to be busier than usual, air cargo operators’ long-term plans for ensuring capacity can meet the expected high demand is clearly evident at the Dubai Airshow.

Emirates SkyCargo plans to induct two Boeing 777Fs into its fleet in 2022 and have Israel Aerospace Industries convert four of the airline’s passenger 777-300ERs into freighters between 2023 and 2024.

The common aviation area agreement eliminates restrictions on services between the European Union and Armenia, opening up the potential for new routes and carriers to enter the market.

Singapore Airlines is optimistic it can begin commercial operation of its Boeing 737 MAX aircraft by year-end, as it awaits regulatory approvals from destination countries.  

Porter Airlines has locked in sale-leaseback agreements on 14 of the 30 Embraer E195-E2s it has on order, with deliveries slated to start in 2022, the Toronto-based airline said. 

Cathay Pacific is introducing new measures for its pilots in response to the emergence of COVID-19 cases linked to crew that stayed in a layover hotel in Germany.