FAA reveals proposed changes for 737 MAX
The proposal address the issues raised by the manoeuvring characteristics augmentation system (MCAS), which were at the heart of two fatal crashes.
Ukraine to ‘bring Iran to justice’ over shot-down plane
First round talks have now concluded between Ukraine and Iran, over the downing of a Ukrainian airliner in Tehran in January, with Ukrainian officials labelling the initial talks as “constructive”. However, Ukraine has not yet ruled out the possibility of taking Iran to international courts over the incident, renewing its determination to “bring Iran to
Global cargo demand slow to improve: IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its data for global air freight markets, which suggests a slight improvement in cargo demand, albeit at a slower pace than was expected. In each case, global demand for cargo largely improved in June when compared with May, however overall figures are well below that of June
Boeing has announced that it will slash its production output across all its models, following a larger-than-anticipated quarterly loss, and delay its 777X program to 2022. Included in its business changes will be a mammoth reduction in the production of its twin-engine jets, the phasing out of its 747 production, and the delay of its
British Airways staff primed to strike, says union
UK trade union Unite has warned British Airways of an immediate strike over plans to “fire and rehire” up to 12,000 staff on poorer terms. The head of Unite has warned British Airways that staff intend to push ahead with industrial action against the major airline “with immediate effect”, over plans to cut up to
Airlines revise COVID recovery expectations
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), representing almost 300 airlines around the globe, has extended its forecast for international passenger traffic to return to pre-crisis levels by one year, to 2024. While providing an update on how the global COVID-19 pandemic continues to make itself felt within the international aviation sector, the IATA cited poor
