Airbus to axe over 10% of global workforce
Airbus has said it plans to cut 15,000 more jobs, over 10 per cent of its global workforce, as it continues to feel the heat of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A US senator has threatened that airlines could be held partly accountable for the ongoing and uncontrolled spread of the coronavirus throughout the country, in a series of tweets over the weekend.
A China Airlines A330 has been grounded following an incident which saw all three primary flight computers, thrust reverser and autobrake systems fail.
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has announced that it will be suspending Pakistan International Airlines’ authorisation to fly into EU member states, citing “safety management” concerns.
How COVID-19 is impacting airline emissions
The coronavirus pandemic could lead to worse aviation emissions despite the significant reduction of planes in the sky, a report by HSBC has claimed. The analysis reveals that, while reduced flying capacity has been helpful in reducing CO2, it has also led to the delay of new, more eco-friendly aircraft. “Prior to the pandemic, all
Embraer delivers first ‘enhanced’ Phenom 300E
Embraer has announced the first delivery of its new, enhanced Phenom 300E, a high-speed and long-range single-pilot business jet, to Texas law firm Dunham & Jones.
