The major US airlines have announced the addition of new destinations to their network, as they prepare for a further ramp up in travel demand, while current demand stays consistently above 1 million passengers per day. American Airlines has announced that by May it will fly at 80 per cent of its pre-COVID capacity, while
Finnair has signaled its interest in electric aviation as a force to be reckoned with for future flying, signing a letter of interest for Heart Aerospace’s Electric ES-19 electric aircraft, which is currently under development. Finnair could acquire up to 20 of the new 19-seater Heart Aerospace ES-19 electric aircraft, for use on the airline’s
SriLankan Airlines has launched a $1 billion lawsuit against European planemaker Airbus, citing damages, loss of reputation, and reimbursement costs, as the manufacturer continues to face fallout from its ongoing bribery scandal. The lawsuit pertains to the purchase of 10 aircraft – six A330s and four A350s – as well as the lease of four
Air Canada officially revealed a specially painted Airbus A220-300 in the colours of the airline’s original name, Trans-Canada Air Lines (TCA). The special livery pays tribute to the airline’s heritage, which can be traced back to its founding in 1937. However, this is not the first aircraft to bear this livery, as many aviation geeks
Belarusian flag carrier Belavia is gearing up to welcome its first 737 MAX 8 aircraft to its fleet in early April, nearly three years after the deal was made. The contract for the delivery of a Boeing 737 MAX jet was signed on 17 July 2018 between Belavia and the US leasing company Air Lease
Canada’s second largest carrier WestJet Airlines is reinstating some previously suspended domestic routes from 24 June, as vaccines continue to instill confidence in the industry. While Canada’s vaccine rollout has largely trailed that of the US and UK, vaccine supply is expected to receive a boost over the next two weeks, with the government pleading
