Malaysia Airlines’ fate to be determined by year-end
The fate of Malaysia Airlines is expected to be set by 31 December, when the airline’s parent company is due to finalise its restructuring, according to Malaysia’s deputy finance minister. Deputy minister Abdul Rahim Bakri informed the Malaysian parliament that the troubled airline is approaching the end of its lengthy restructure, the outcome of which
Airports urged to increase security as criminals target vaccines
Airports around the world have been warned to stay on high alert and increase security efforts to protect COVID-19 vaccine shipments, as reports suggest vaccines are being targeted by criminal enterprises. Within days of the first COVID-19 vaccines being approved and delivered in the UK and US, reports surfaced of criminal networks attempting to sell
Monday MAX update: Boeing hires pilots for MAX rollout, Senate determines FAA/Boeing ‘cover up’
It’s been another big weekend for Boeing’s embattled 737 MAX. Boeing has gone on the offensive by recruiting 160 pilots to assist airlines in the rollout of their parked MAX jets, while the Senate has called out the US FAA and Boeing for a ‘cover up’ during the initial certification stages of the aircraft. Boeing
Canada approves MAX safety changes
Canada has officially approved the design and safety changes introduced on the 737 MAX and is expected to lift its flight ban on the jet in January. Canadian regulator Transport Canada has put in motion the first step to bring the troubled jet back to the sky by approving the safety changes that Boeing and
Cathay to see record-breaking full-year loss
Cathay Pacific has said that it is anticipating to see its highest ever loss in the second half of 2020, on account of low travel demand, restructuring charges and maintenance on its fleet. It comes after its first record-breaking loss of HK$9.87 billion ($1.27 billion) reported in the first half. Prior to the announcement, analysts
Photos: Garuda paints masks on aircraft to raise hygiene awareness
Indonesian airline Garuda Indonesia has painted the front of its aircraft with face masks to spread awareness about the growing local concerns over the virus. The Indonesian flag carrier painted a total of five of its Airbus A330-900neo aircraft with the masks in support of the government’s ‘Let’s Wear Masks’ campaign. The painted aircraft will
