Air Freight News
Cathay Pacific’s dire run eases as first-half losses narrow
Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd.’s first-half loss narrowed from a year earlier as the Hong Kong-based carrier slashed costs and cargo operations helped offset feeble passenger…
Etihad Airways on path to recovery as operations grow
• Network capacity at 16.4 billion ASKs and expanding monthly • One million passengers carried in first half of 2021 • Strong cargo results as…
Etihad trims first-half loss with costs cuts as travel returns
Etihad Airways shrunk its losses in the first half as the Gulf carrier continued to reduce costs while coping with a slower-than-expected travel recovery.
Head-slamming turbulence on jetliners eludes easy safety fix
Accidents on U.S. airlines have become increasingly rare except for one category of in-flight mishap that has remained stubbornly prevalent: turbulence that leads to serious…
Virgin Atlantic mulls IPO as company looks to post-Covid future
Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd is considering a public offering in London as the company gears up its business for recovery from the pandemic.
United compels worker Covid shots in first for US airlines
United Airlines Holdings Inc. said workers must get vaccinated against the coronavirus, becoming the first major U.S. carrier to impose the mandate.
Boeing 737 Max arrives in China for flight tests, paper Rreports
A Boeing Co. 737 Max 7 has arrived at the Shangai airport for flight tests by Chinese authorities, the Paper reported.
Airbus A321 delays flare again as planemaker begins ramp up
Airbus SE has encountered issues with the production of its flagship narrow-body model, just as it begins ramping up jetliner build rates following coronavirus lockdowns.
Inaugural flight from WestJet’s global hub marks significant milestone in rebuilding the airline’s transatlantic network
WestJet celebrated the launch of its new route between Calgary and Amsterdam with the 8:55 p.m. MT departure of WS20, on the airline's 787 Dreamliner.…
U.K. airlines warn of further job cuts once furloughs expire
U.K. airlines are warning that thousands of jobs could be lost if the government fails to offer the industry an extension of the furlough program,…