Coronavirus

By Alan Dron
Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways is anticipating the introduction of an air services agreement between the UAE and Israel following humanitarian supplies flights to Tel Aviv.
Airports & Networks

By Molly McMillin
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, deliveries of business jets, turboprops and single-engine aircraft all turned down in the second quarter with a combined drop of 22% compared to a year ago, while billings declined 18%, according to the General Aviation Manufacturers Association.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By David Casey
Continuing operations at Stockholm Bromma (BMA) is “no longer justified on commercial grounds” and capacity could be absorbed by nearby Stockholm
Airports & Networks

By Adrian Schofield
Qantas is inviting Australian states to submit incentive proposals as the airline considers relocating its corporate headquarters and main MRO base to other parts of the country.
MRO Asia

By Chen Chuanren
The new Sangley Point airport project near downtown Manila is under scrutiny after the Philippines Department of National Defense highlighted the risks of building the airport in place of the current naval base and flagged that the Chinese contractor was blacklisted by the U.S.
Airports & Networks

By Jens Flottau
European aviation industry leaders and regulators stressed Sept. 15 that common rules for COVID-19 testing are needed to prepare the ground for a recovery of the sector in the years ahead.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
IATA is urging the Canadian government to replace mandatory quarantines and other travel restrictions with more stringent testing protocols that could help revive travel demand without putting citizens at risk.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Bill Carey
Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, the FAA is busier than it has ever been licensing commercial space launches, officials said Sept. 14.
Space

By Ben Goldstein
Delta Air Lines became the latest U.S. carrier to tap its frequent-flier program to raise fresh cash, as airlines bulk up on debt to survive the extended demand slump caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The European Commission (EC) has agreed to extend the slot waiver until the end of the 2020/2021 winter season, in a move aimed at helping the aviation sector recover from the devastation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
The leaders of 14 UK airlines have urged Prime Minister Boris Johnson to roll out airport-based COVID-19 testing before the end of September or risk “economic ruin” for the sector.
Airlines & Lessors

By Steve Trimble
Lockheed Martin F-35 deliveries postponed by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the supply chain will not fully recover by the end of 2021, a company executive told Aerospace DAILY.
AFA Air Space and Cyber Conference

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Eurocontrol has cut its traffic forecast, blaming the uncoordinated response to COVID-19 travel restrictions among European countries.
Air Traffic

By Chen Chuanren
After three hearings in August, Thailand’s central bankruptcy court has now approved Thai Airways’ rehabilitation request, allowing the airline to begin its restructuring.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
The continued bleak outlook in the international market underlines the need for Cathay Pacific to undertake significant long-term changes, according to a senior executive at the airline.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
Thousands of workers have taken voluntary buyouts, but thousands more face layoffs and furloughs come Oct. 1.
Airlines & Lessors

By Ben Goldstein
Delta Air Lines and Virgin Australia have officially paused their transpacific joint venture, while the latter regroups after the COVID-19 crisis forced it to seek voluntary administration.
Airlines & Lessors

By Bill Carey
UK supermarket chain Tesco said it will test grocery deliveries by drone in Ireland starting in October.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Molly McMillin
When Machinists union members at Textron Aviation cast their vote on a new labor contract Sept. 19, they will be voting on an agreement they call historic.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
Vancouver Airport Authority, scaling back ambitious growth plans in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, has canceled a four-part infrastructure improvement project that targeted Vancouver International Airport’s (YVR) energy usage.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Ben Goldstein
Air Transat will permanently lay off at least 2,000 employees after the COVID-19 pandemic forced it to completely shut down operations for nearly four months between April and late July.
Airlines & Lessors

By Karen Walker
Ask the Editors: The long time it takes to process tests is one of the biggest hurdles now. IATA hopes a test that meets this and other concerns will be available soon.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
A deal for the takeover of South Korean carrier Asiana Airlines by a Hyundai Development Co. (HDC)-led consortium has collapsed, with both sides confirming that the sale agreement had been canceled.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
ULCC Wizz Air has been forced to delay the operational launch of its new subsidiary Wizz Air Abu Dhabi by two weeks because of COVID-19-related travel restrictions.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Senior figures at the airline have previously talked about the need to make "very tough decisions" to adapt "to this new reality."
Airlines & Lessors