Boeing sees progress on 787, China, but supply chain risks loom
Boeing Co said on Wednesday it would study an equity raise after unlocking deliveries of its 787 and returning its cash-cow 737 MAX to service in China, but flagged supply…
India among potential partners for Embraer turboprop
Brazil’s Embraer is in talks with potential partners in India and elsewhere over proposals for a new turboprop aircraft, which it could launch in the middle of 2023, the planemaker’s…
Emirates premium economy to be available on flights from August 1, 2022
Emirates has announced that its new premium economy class will be available on certain routes from August 1, 2022. On May 9, 2022, during the Arabian Travel Market, the airline…
Air Astana receives A321LR jet, aims to boost fleet to 43 planes by end of 2022
A Kazakhstan -based airline, Air Astana, has boosted its aircraft fleet with the delivery of its eighth Airbus A321LR passenger jet. The newcomer, which joined the airline on an operating…
China Eastern Airlines to raise up to $2.2 billion through share sale
China Eastern Airlines Corp plans to raise up to 15 billion yuan ($2.23 billion) in a share sale to expand its fleet and to replenish working capital, the company said…
How the FAA Will Spend $1 Billion to Improve ATC Over the Next Year
The funds will come from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law The FAA recently announced how it plans to begin investing the first $1 billion of the $5 billion the agency…
Wizz Air plans to hire 20,000 new employees, including 6,600 pilots by 2030
Image: Gabriele Petrauskaite Following the implementation of an ambitious business expansion scheme, Hungarian ultra-low-cost carrier Wizz Air has announced that it will be ramping up recruitment, with plans to hire…
easyJet to cut A319 seat capacity to fly with fewer crew
easyJet will reduce its Airbus A319 aircraft capacity in order to fly with fewer cabin crew members. The move comes as the UK-based budget carrier faces staff shortages. As part…
Air Lease warns on Boeing 777X, Lufthansa places order
Boeing Co was at the centre of a tug of war over the future of its newest jet on Monday as Germany’s Lufthansa ordered the 777X Freighter hours after an…
Domestic Trade Ministry to investigate AirAsia’s flights delay issue
The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry of Malaysia will conduct an investigation on the issue of delays and rescheduling of domestic flights involving AirAsia. While taking note of consumers’…