All articles by Pilar Wolfsteller – Page 72
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NewsUnited begins removing seats from regional aircraft
United Airlines has begun removing seats from Embraer 175 regional aircraft, a strong indication that broad pilot furloughs are imminent.
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NewsUS lifts blanket ‘do not travel’ advisory for citizens
The US State Department has lifted its blanket global travel advisory warning citizens not to travel overseas after determining that the situation around the spread of the coronavirus has improved enough globally to be able to differentiate between potential travel destinations.
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NewsCopa’s second-quarter results shattered by travel restrictions
Copa Holdings, the parent of Panama City-based Copa Airlines, reported a second-quarter loss of $386 million as the coronavirus, coupled with numerous government-imposed measures to stop its spread, decimated the company’s business.
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NewsUS Senators call for more financial aid for airlines
Sixteen US senators have requested additional financial aid for the aviation sector as the coronavirus continues to prevent a return to normal operations.
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NewsFAA fines Boeing $1.25m for ODA violations
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed fining Boeing a total of $1.25 million in civil penalties for several violations of rules that allow aircraft manufacturers to perform some FAA functions.
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NewsEmbraer launches Phenom 300MED
Brazil’s Embraer says its Phenom 300 business jet is now available in a medevac configuration, the Phenom 300MED.
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NewsTextron introduces King Air 360
Textron Aviation has introduced a new version of its popular Beechcraft King Air twin-engined turboprop business aircraft, which features numerous upgrades to the cockpit designed to reduce pilot workload as well as an upgraded cabin.
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NewsBoeing’s third 777X aircraft begins flight testing
Boeing’s third 777X airframe has launched on its maiden flight, less than a week after the airframer said its first delivery of the type would be pushed back to 2022.
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NewsSpirit AeroSystems grapples with dual crises in second quarter
Spirit AeroSystems posted a $256 million loss in the second quarter, crippled by twin crises that have rocked the aviation industry as a whole: the continued grounding of the 737 Max and the long-term effects of the coronavirus.
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NewsFAA proposes four design changes to 737 Max in new AD
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has suggested four key design changes to the beleaguered Boeing 737 Max in order to address safety issues that led to its almost 17-month grounding following two fatal crashes that killed 346 people.
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NewsUnited plans to furlough at least one third of pilots
United Airlines plans to furlough at least one-third of its total pilot population as the carrier continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic’s long-term effects on the air transport industry.
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NewsGol sees Q3 as bridge to new normal
Brazilian airline Gol reported a second-quarter loss of R2 billion ($384,000) as the coronavirus crisis ravaged the air transport industry in the Latin American country.
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NewsAir Canada reports second-quarter loss of C$1.8bn
Air Canada posted a stunning C$1.8 billion ($1.5 billion) loss during the second quarter, as the coronavirus shut down almost all air travel in the country, and government-imposed restrictions kept passengers away.
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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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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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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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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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NewsLufthansa reinstates flights between Frankfurt and New York
Lufthansa Group’s flagship carrier Lufthansa has reinstated flights between Frankfurt International airport and New York City’s John F Kennedy International airport after four months of suspension due to the coronaviruas global health emergency.