Airlines & Lessors
Jan 05, 2016
Japan’s Ryukyu Air Commuter (RAC) has become the launch operator for Bombardier’s new Q400 passenger-cargo “combi” version, which can carry up to 9,000 lb. (4,082 kg.) of cargo and 58 passengers.
Jan 05, 2016
Malaysia Airlines abruptly put a temporary suspension on all checked baggage on its flights to Europe, citing strong head winds and safety concerns.
Jan 04, 2016
Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways (ANA) has denied reports that parent company ANA Holdings has completed a deal to acquire three Airbus A380s that were repossessed from low-cost carrier Skymark Airlines.
Jan 04, 2016
Ryanair is seeking to have the Norwegian government roll back plans for an environmental tax for flights originating in Norway, saying such a move would harm jobs and growth in the Nordic nation.
Jan 04, 2016
Air France has confirmed it has been informed of strike action by the CGT trade union on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016 and by Alter, a minor pilots’ union, from Jan. 10-13.
Jul 06, 2020
Korean Air has been cleared to seek additional financing from a new government assistance fund that should help the carrier stay afloat through the COVID-19 crisis.
Jul 06, 2020
Air France plans to cut 6,560 jobs by the end of 2022, with a further 1,020 to go from its regional subsidiary HOP! through fleet simplification and restructuring.
Jul 06, 2020
Portugal has become the latest European government to back its largest airline after increasing its existing stake in TAP Air Portugal from 50% to 72.5%.
Jul 02, 2020
WASHINGTON—Five U.S. airlines have agreed to tentative terms that will net them access to a U.S. Treasury loan program set up to support business during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jul 02, 2020
Alaska Airlines is steadily reducing its cash burn and is on track to be back in the black sometime in 2021, Alaska Air Group president and CEO Brad Tilden said.
Jul 02, 2020
South African regional carrier SA Express moved a step closer to disappearing from the airline scene July 2 as the company’s joint provisional liquidators advertised its assets for sale.
Jul 02, 2020
Following a board meeting July 1, Thai Airways has appointed board member Chansin Treenuchagron as the flag-carrier’s new acting president, the second in three months.
Jul 02, 2020
Japan Airlines (JAL) plans to build up its domestic network toward its pre-COVID-19 size in 2020, as the airline’s passenger demand shows encouraging growth.