A pilot union in the US has pushed for the Federal Aviation Administration to approve the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for use by pilots as soon as it receives broader regulatory approval, and prioritise the jab for flight crew. Previously, pilots have been instructed by their unions not to participate in any vaccine trials, as getting
EU appears unrelenting on PIA ban
European regulators have upheld the ban on flight operations for Pakistan International Airlines following the airline’s involvement in a widespread pilot accreditation scandal. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) suspended PIA’s authorisation for operation in European Union member countries for six months back in July 2020. The EASA ban was quickly followed by similar
Southwest continues to expand network, challenges United
US low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines has continued to expand its network despite the subdued conditions of the pandemic, with 16 new daily non-stop domestic routes. Southwest CEO Gary Kelly announced the expansion on Thursday, noting that the airline’s move could shake things up for traditional rivals such as United Airlines. Notably, the low-cost airline has
Despite the welcome news that the 737 MAX has been approved for commercial service by the US Federal Aviation Administration, Boeing reported more MAX order cancellations in November. Boeing announced that a further 88 MAX plane orders were cancelled in November, bringing its total cancellations on the MAX alone to 536 for 2020 so far.
SIA prepares seven Boeing 747 freighters for vaccine distribution
Singapore Airlines said that it is ready to transport coronavirus vaccines around the world, and will utilise its seven Boeing 747-400 Freighter aircraft to do so. The airline also stated it was prepared to reassign its passenger planes for the purpose of vaccine transportation and distribution, if more capacity is needed. The airline made the
Ryanair Paris Beauvais base opens, launches 15th Italian base
European low-cost carrier Ryanair has officially opened its fourth base in France at Paris Beauvais Airport, and announced the launch of its newest Italian base at Venice Treviso. Ryanair continues to buck the trend of airlines around the world bleeding cash and fighting to stay afloat, as it both opens the doors of its newest
