Malaysia Airlines will not take delivery of any Boeing 737 MAX aircraft in 2020, citing uncertainty surrounding the timing of the aircraft’s clearance by authorities.
The European Commission (EC) has released a new study highlighting a pressing need for EU passenger rights (EU261) reform, which has been on hold since 2015.
Boeing ended 2019 with 380 commercial airplane deliveries—fewer than the number of 737 MAXs it has in storage—and saw its cumulative net order book shrink, largely because of a drop in MAX commitments.
American Airlines has delayed its projected timeline for resuming Boeing 737 MAX operations by two months, until June 4, reflecting continued uncertainty about the timing of the aircraft’s recertification by the FAA.
Etihad Airways has joined UK LCC easyJet’s connecting program, enabling passengers to buy tickets for travel to destinations in Europe, Africa, the UAE and the Azores through the Worldwide by easyJet website.
Sluggish widebody demand exacerbated by several market-specific headwinds point to potential production-rate cuts for several Airbus and Boeing programs, a Bloomberg Intelligence analysis contends.
UK regional carrier Flybe will continue flying after its owners pledged further funding and a rescue deal was reached with the UK government, including a review of UK air passenger duty (APD) tax.
As the follow-up investigations into Iran’s admitted accidental shootdown of Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 continue, Aviation Daily takes a look back at previous incidents of commercial aircraft brought down by military weaponry.
Delta Air Lines’ 2019 fourth-quarter earnings came in well ahead of analyst expectations, boosted by strong domestic and holiday performance and continued softness in fuel prices.
Wary of a potential over capacity in Vietnam, the country’s largest conglomerate Vingroup has announced that it will be shelving its plans to set up a new airline.
The European Commission extended the provisional deadline for its in-depth review of the proposed commercial joint venture (JV) between Boeing and Embraer until Apr. 30, further delaying its potential approval for the deal, most recently seen to be closing at the end of the first quarter.
By Sean Broderick, Helen Massy-Beresford, Kurt Hofmann
The investigation into Iran’s Jan. 8 downing of Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) Flight PS752 is beginning to take shape, with participants from affected countries urging transparency and a thorough probe into the disaster.
Air Transport Services Group (ATSG), a leading air freight services provider to Amazon, will try to raise up to $400 million in corporate debt to pay down revolving loans, the company said Jan. 13.
London City Airport handled a record 5.1 million passengers in 2019, a 6.3% rise over 2018 and contributing to a 42% jump in passenger throughput over the previous five years.
Avianca Holdings has completed a $125 million interim financing round that will add flexibility as the resurgent company executes its “Avianca 2021” strategic turnaround plan.
UK regional airline Eastern Airways is returning its stored Embraer E170 to active service and has announced plans to add three E190s and a second E170.
