Air Freight News
U.K. airline bosses ask for government help as Winter travel hit
The U.K.’s biggest airlines have asked the government for economic support as new travel restrictions threaten to upend the peak Christmas season for a second…
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IAG Cargo restarts regular services to Rio de Janeiro
The route is an important channel for the movement of key goods like e-commerce, automotive, and perishables. Services will take place four times per week.
Boeing 737 Max event probed in India after mid-air emergency
Indian regulators are investigating a Boeing Co. 737 Max incident on Thursday, operated by SpiceJet Ltd., which caused the plane to turn back to Mumbai…
Airbus rift with Qatar Airways heads for legal showdown
Airbus SE’s dispute with Qatar Airways over paint and surface quality on its A350 wide-body is entering a legal arena after months of talks failed…
Japan Airlines sees Omicron delaying overseas travel recovery
Japan Airlines Co. hasn’t seen any impact on domestic travel due to the omicron variant of the coronavirus, but an anticipated recovery for international flights…
Boeing names new jet-production chief as 787’s woes slow rebound
(Bloomberg) -- Boeing Co. has promoted supply-chain chief Elizabeth Lund to oversee production of its commercial jetliner programs, including efforts to bolster manufacturing quality and…
Airbus leads KLM narrow-body race in bid to oust Boeing
(Bloomberg) -- Airbus SE is closing in on a deal to supply Dutch airline KLM with single-aisle jets, unseating incumbent Boeing Co., according to people…
American Air pilots say late-night training violates contract
The union for American Airlines Group Inc. pilots said the carrier will violate its contract by scheduling “graveyard shift” flight simulator training sessions as it…
American Air trims overseas summer schedule on Boeing 787 delays
American Airlines Group Inc. is paring plans for international flights for next summer, eliminating some routes, because of continued delays in deliveries of Boeing Co.…
Southwest Air’s hiring struggles are damping efforts to cut costs
(Bloomberg) -- Southwest Airlines Co.’s ongoing struggles to attract and retain workers are keeping costs elevated and threatening to hold up a series of initiatives…