No-deal Brexit ‘won’t be unmanageable’: Airbus
European planemaker Airbus has been forced to prepare for a ‘no-deal’ exit of Britain for the European Union, and has pleaded for an end to diplomatic squabbles and trans-Atlantic aircraft subsidy disputes. Airbus chief executive Guillaume Faury said the plane manufacturer, whose business straddles across both the UK and EU, was preparing itself for severe
US Air Force Raptor, JSF successfully join XQ-58A in military IOT exercise
The US Air Force took another meaningful step forwards in its ‘joint force’ initiatives with various fifth-generation aircraft successfully pooling operational data for the first time. The US Air Force pursuit of the ‘joint force’ saw another successful step forward when fifth-generation aircraft overcame long-standing connectivity limitations, in order to share actionable operational data in
Carriers begin US vaccine transport efforts
Carriers around the US have already begun efforts to transport the recently approved Pfizer vaccine around the country. The US Food and Drug Administration provided the necessary regulatory approval for use of the vaccine on Friday, providing the ultimate test for the aviation industry, which has spent months preparing to distribute the temperature-sensitive vaccines. Following
Jet fuel prices on the rise as aviation market segment conditions improve
Refining profits on jet fuel hit a recent high in December as global jet fuel markets benefit from the gradual recovery of aviation market segments and the promise of a widespread recovery in light of COVID vaccine news. Analysts suggest that December marked a turning point due to success in global air cargo markets, however
Last week it was announced that the Paris Air Show, initially scheduled for June 2021, has been cancelled in light of COVID-19 concerns. The announcement came more or less as a shock in light of weeks of positive news, notably including the first COVID-19 vaccines having been approved for widespread distribution. However it appears the
Airlines warned over safety concerns for grounded jets and staff
Industry regulators, insurers and analysts have warned airlines of the potential risks when reactivating aircraft and staff following months of subdued demand that left workforces and fleets both grounded. Specifically, concerns have been raised regarding errors in aircraft due to an extended period of time without use, unperformed maintenance, or even insect nests built within
