Air Freight News
Airbus CEO Urges Better EU Coordination on Restarting Air Travel
Airbus SE Chief Executive Officer Guillaume Faury called on the European Union to coordinate the return of international air traffic, saying chaotic decision-making on flight…
Air France to Cut 7,500 Jobs With Recovery Seen Years Away
Air France-KLM plans to cut more than 7,500 jobs at its French arm, amid warnings that its future is on the line.
British Airways Settles Quarantine Suit With U.K. Government
British Airways parent IAG SA settled a dispute with the U.K. over a policy to force visitors to self-isolate for 14 days, agreeing to withdraw…
African Budget Carrier Fastjet Suspends Flights, Warns on Funds
Low-cost carrier Fastjet Plc said it’s suspending commercial flights in South Africa and Zimbabwe due to the pandemic, jeopardizing negotiations to raise emergency funds through…
Alaska Airlines secures nearly $1.2 billion in private funding
Alaska Airlines has secured nearly $1.2 billion in private loans to further secure its financial stability and future during the COVID-19 recovery period, while balancing…
Delta may extend middle-seat ban in divide with American, United
Delta Air Lines Inc. may extend its coronavirus-era policy of leaving middle seats vacant on its flights even as other carriers go back to booking…
Wizz carries more customers than Ryanair amid rush back to skies
Wizz Air Holdings Plc, Europe’s third-biggest discount airline, is attracting more passengers than long-time market leader Ryanair Holdings Plc as it races to restart flights…
American Airlines warns it has 8,000 more attendants than it needs
American Airlines Group Inc. told flight attendants it has as many as 8,000 more of them than it needs, and said it would offer more…
FAA concludes three days of test flights of Boeing’s 737 Max
Testing of the 737 Max jetliner’s revised flight-control systems by U.S. regulators and Boeing Co. wrapped up Wednesday, laying the foundation for the plane’s possible…
Aeromexico financing plan ready in 4 to 6 weeks, CEO says
Grupo Aeromexico SAB’s financing plan under its Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection filing could be ready in the next four to six weeks, Chief Executive Officer…