Air Canada will deploy its initial Airbus A220-300s on two new routes that support its long-term strategies of growing transborder revenues and driving more intercontinental connecting traffic through its hubs.
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has secured an injunction that will prevent pro-democracy protesters from “unlawfully and willfully obstructing” airport operations.
Star Alliance carrier TAP Portugal is suspending flights to London City Airport, blaming weaker-than-expected demand because of the UK’s departure from the European Union (Brexit), as part of a wide-ranging network shake-up planned for 2020.
The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has given turboprop manufacturer ATR permission to supply Iran Air with spares to keep its fleet in the air.
A U.S. federal judge in Northern Texas on Aug. 12 ordered unionized mechanics at American Airlines (AA) to end a work slowdown that contributed to a spike in delays and cancellations over the first half of 2019.
Continuing uncertainty over the Boeing 737 MAX’s return to service has prompted LCC Norwegian to end all routes between Ireland and North America from Sept. 15.
The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA) is calling on the FAA and the White House to speed the development of regulations allowing the commercial use of large unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).
Using experiments and digital simulations, Siemens’ eAircraft said it has proved the feasibility of a high power-density superconducting generator that could be used in a hybrid-electric propulsion system for future short-haul commercial aircraft.
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) was forced to suspend departure flights for a second successive day Aug 13 after pro-democracy protesters continued to disrupt operations.
Hanover, Germany-based TUI Group has seen a negative financial impact by the global Boeing 737 MAX grounding as well as delayed bookings for the leisuure conglomerate’s fiscal 2019 third quarter (Q3).
Drone delivery system developer Flytrex and jet charter and management company Causey Aviation said they have received FAA approval to begin food deliveries by drone in Holly Springs, North Carolina.
In his first remarks as FAA administrator, Steve Dickson pledged to not allow the Boeing 737 MAX to re-enter commercial service until he is “completely assured that it is safe to do so.”
Belgian regional startup Air Antwerp, which is co-owned by Irish regional CityJet and Dutch flag carrier KLM, has secured its air operator’s certificate (AOC) and will launch Fokker 50 flights to London City Airport Sept. 9.
Air Canada increased its bid for Air Transat, garnering support from the acquisition target’s largest shareholder and enhancing the changes that the tie-up will be approved later this month.
Monitoring data indicates that 70%-75% of European Union (EU)-registered large aircraft will comply with Europe’s automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) Out equipage deadline of June 2020, according to the agency charged with coordinating the effort.
Leisure travel specialist Thomas Cook Group is seeking an additional £150 million ($180 million) capital injection for liquidity through the winter low season, as talks on a previously announced £750 million recapitalization continue.
