Swiss International Air Lines has warned that it may not achieve its stated aim of breaking even next year, and has instigated a cost- reduction programme and recruitment freeze. Talks are under way with Embraer to delay deliveries of some of the six 170 regional jets it is to receive next year. The airline has blamed that move on the delay in the 170 certification programme, which has forced Embraer to push back deliveries.
Source: Flight International
Airbus has shown off a mock-up of its A350 freighter, and is highlighting its large main-deck cargo door as a key feature. The aircraft will have a maximum payload of 111t. Airbus has yet to detail a formal payload-range chart, but has previously indicated ranges of 4,550nm at 111t and ...
Turkish Airlines has struck a compensation agreement covering engine availability issues impacting the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G geared turbofans powering its Airbus A320neo-family aircraft.
Panama City-based Copa Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 Max 8.
