Airbus’ new orders have now outpaced the rate of its cancellations for the first time this year, with the European planemaker now boasting a net total of new orders minus cancellations of 38 jets for the year-to-date.
As travel picks up this summer, airlines are dusting off planes that were grounded during the pandemic, checking they are clear of fungus, bugs, and bird nests before sending them back in the air.
The US aviation industry has reported a strong rebound in travel demand over the 4 July holiday weekend, with over 10 million domestic passengers travelling for the occasion – more than three times the number recorded over the same period in 2020. TSA data suggests that a total of more than 10 million passengers travelled
Air Belgium is gearing up to take delivery of two new Airbus A330-900 aircraft from autumn, which will gradually replace two older Air Belgium A340s. According to the airline, the first A330neos will fly every Tuesday and Friday from Brussels Airport to Mauritius as of 15 October 2021. The A330neo is a new-generation aircraft that
British Airways has settled a UK class-action lawsuit following a major cyber security attack in 2018 where nearly half a million customers had their data released. The settlement cost was not disclosed, however, it is known that the deal between the IAG-owned carrier and law firm PGMBM did not include any admission of liability on
Airlines in Europe will soon have to start paying additional taxes for significant contribution to carbon emissions and air pollution, as part of the European Commission’s Green Deal. Proposed early last year, the EU will begin phasing out emission allowances for airlines, which will be officially announced 14 July, according to an unidentified source who
