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NewsBA axes A318 premium service that took over Concorde flight number
British Airways is to axe its premium Airbus A318 transatlantic service from London City to New York JFK, as part of its re-organisation to deal with the air transport crisis. The operation had already been halved to a single aircraft, after BA transferred the other A318 used on the route ...
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NewsUnited ends partnership with ExpressJet
United Airlines will consolidate all of its regional Embraer 145 flying to one partner, in order to streamline its network and lower costs as the coronavirus outbreak continues to take its toll on the air transport industry.
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NewsSkyWest posts $26m loss, ramps up Embraer fleet
SkyWest Airlines reported a $26 million loss in the coronavirus-marked second quarter as demand slumped and the airline significantly reduced its network.
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OpinionScale of Covid collapse raises questions about what comes next
Consider this: On a Friday in July 2019, 11 airlines operated 66 flights from Washington DC to New York City-area airports. Fast forward: on Friday 17 July, carriers operated just 15 flights on those routes.
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NewsBoom and Rolls-Royce join to study propulsion for supersonic Overture
Rolls-Royce may develop the propulsion system that will power Boom Supersonic’s in-development, conceptual supersonic passenger aircraft Overture.
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Airline BusinessAirlines left doubting if enough people can, or will, travel in 2020
The industry’s relief at being able to ramp up services as the second half of 2020 began is quickly being replaced by concern that the coronavirus is likely to weigh more heavily on demand than previously thought.
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In depthAnalysts view Charleston as central to 787’s future as Boeing CEO urges patience
Boeing’s chief executive has cautioned against speculation that the company’s 787 production review will culminate in an eventual shift of all 787 work to South Carolina. But analysts view Boeing as heading in that direction.
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NewsAllegiant loses $93 million in ‘most turbulent’ quarter
Allegiant Travel Company, parent of ultra-low-cost carrier Allegiant Air, reported a $93 million loss in the second quarter as the coronavirus pandemic ravaged the air transport industry during the period.
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NewsUncoordinated government response to coronavirus hinders recovery: experts
As the coronavirus pandemic drags on, air passengers have become accustomed to social distancing rules and other safety measures, but industry experts say uncoordinated government responses continue to prevent the industry from meaningful recovery.
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NewsBoeing aims to deliver ‘majority’ of 450 stored 737 Max within one year
Boeing intends to deliver most of its 450-strong 737 Max stockpile within one year of resuming deliveries of the still-grounded jet.
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NewsAerCap cancels 15 737 Max orders
Aircraft lessor AerCap has cancelled orders for 15 Boeing 737 Max, becoming the latest Boeing customer to nix orders for the still-grounded jet.
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NewsGE Aviation loses thrust as pandemic takes toll
GE Aviation’s sales tumbled by nearly half in the second quarter of 2020 as the industry downturn sapped commercial aircraft engine demand and erased profits.
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NewsBoeing pushes to Q4 its expectation for resuming 737 Max deliveries
Boeing has pushed back its expectation of the 737 Max’s certification by one quarter, saying it now expects to resume 737 Max deliveries in the fourth quarter.
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NewsBoeing slashes output, delays 777X to 2022 and confirms end for 747
Boeing has pushed back its first 777X delivery, slashed production rates, warned of more layoffs and confirmed it will end 747 production in 2022. The company also says it is evaluate whether to consolidate its two 787 production facilities.
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AnalysisTrump administration’s relaxation of UAV export rules offers belated boon for US manufacturers
The Trump administration’s decision to modify its adherence to the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) is positive for American manufacturers of large unmanned air vehicles (UAVs), but comes after much ground has already been ceded to China. From the perspective of US defence firms, the MTCR is perhaps the most ...
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NewsHawaiian delays Boeing 787 Dreamliner deliveries
Hawaiian Airlines says it will be delaying deliveries of its long-awaited Boeing 787 Dreamliners as the carrier contends with a difficult business environment perpetrated by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsHawaiian Airlines frustrated by ongoing quarantine
Hawaiian Airlines’ second quarter ended with a loss of $107 million after its home state’s strict travel restrictions prevented it from doing any meaningful business for much of the three months ending in June.
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NewsP&W’s commercial engine shipments and aftermarket sales tumble in Q2
Pratt and Whitney’s engine deliveries sunk by half year-on-year in the second quarter, while aftermarket sales also tumbled, pushing P&W to a $457 million loss for the period.
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NewsJetBlue prepares for volatile recovery
JetBlue Airways posted a $320 million loss in the second quarter and expects further volatility through the third and fourth quarters as the long-term effects of the coronavirus on the New York-based low-cost carrier become clear.
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NewsAir cargo decline narrows in June but market ‘exceptionally challenging’
Air freight traffic declines showed some signs of improving in June but business remains “exceptionally challenging”, according to the latest IATA market wrap-up.