
IATA opposes keeping middle seats empty
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has said it supports the wearing of masks for passengers, but not keeping middle seats empty.

A former Concorde captain who helmed the first flight to celebrate New Year's Eve on two continents in one night has died after testing positive for COVID-19.

Norwegian Air shareholders have approved radical restructuring to the budget airline's business profile, as senior executives look to steer the company through the Covid-19 downturn.

American defence manufacturer Leidos is spearheading a team, including Vertex Aerospace and South Africa's Paramount Group, which looks to bring the latter's 'Bronco' reconnaissance aircraft back to service.

Berlin’s Tegel Airport to close on 1 June
Berlin's main airport, Tegel International (TXL), will close for at least two months as of 1 June, with reports suggesting it could be haemorrhaging €1 million per day.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has called on allies to deny overflight rights to Mahan Air, Iran's largest privately-owned airline, after accusing it of delivering "unknown support" to Venezuela amidst the Covid-19 crisis.