Saab is on track to this year transition manufacturing work in support of the US Air Force’s Boeing T-7A advanced jet trainer programme from Sweden to the USA, the company’s chief executive says. Saab is on track to this year...
Saab is on track to this year transition manufacturing work in support of the US Air Force’s Boeing T-7A advanced jet trainer programme from Sweden to the USA, the company’s chief executive says. Saab is on track to this year...
Air Canada’s chief executive is “confident” that the government of Canada will offer airlines a sector-specific financial aid package – the type of support for which the industry has clamoured since the coronavirus pandemic began. Air Canada’s chief executive is...
Trade body ACI Europe is calling for further financial support for European airports as they struggle for survival after a year in which passenger volumes fell back to levels last seen 25 years ago. Trade body ACI Europe is calling...
French logistics and sea transport firm CMA CGM is branching into air freight operations, with the introduction of services using four Airbus A330-200Fs. The company is establishing a new division, CMA CGM Air Cargo, which will be dedicated to air...
Spirit Airlines made a $508 million operating loss in 2020 but plans to return to full pre-pandemic capacity levels by the summer travel season and take delivery of 16 aircraft by year-end. The US low-cost carrier’s 2020 loss compared with a...
Kaman plans to start ground and flight testing its K-Max Unmanned Aerial System in the first half of 2021. Kaman plans to start ground and flight testing its K-Max Unmanned Aerial System, an optionally piloted variant of its heavy-lift helicopter,...
Ethiopian Airlines’ decision to temporarily convert 25 passenger aircraft for cargo operations has helped it to become “cash positive” during the Covid-19 crisis, according to the African carrier’s chief executive Tewolde Gebremariam. Ethiopian Airlines’ decision to temporarily convert 25 passenger aircraft for cargo...
Bell could finally gain certification for the 525 Relentless this year, ending a 10-year development effort for the super-medium-twin helicopter. Bell could finally gain certification for the 525 Relentless this year, ending a 10-year development effort for the super-medium-twin helicopter....
Disruptive alternative propulsion will not come to aviation in leaps and bounds, but will require time, significant investment and partnerships between major manufacturers and small, nimble start-ups Disruptive alternative propulsion will not come to aviation in leaps and bounds, but...
Jet2 has raised £422 million ($582 million) through an equity issue aimed at ensuring it has sufficient liquidity in the event of an “extended and likely unpredictable shutdown”. Jet2 has raised £422 million ($582 million) through an equity issue aimed at ensuring...