Boeing has requested the dismissal of a $1 billion lawsuit taken against it by Norwegian Air over alleged contract violations in relation to its 737 MAX aircraft orders. It comes just days after low-cost carrier Norwegian Air sought bankruptcy protection from creditors in Ireland, where many of its subsidiaries and much of its assets are
The IATA has conceded to budget airlines who opposed its initial proposal to extend current airport slot access waivers until the end of summer 2021. The International Air Transport Association has been pushing for an extension to current airport slot access waivers as the industry continues to bleed cash due to COVID-19, however budget carriers
The third announced successful COVID-19 vaccine will undergo a new global trial, as questions were raised over its effectiveness. The Oxford University/AstraZeneca vaccine is the first of the three publicly successful vaccination trials that does not require storage at sub-zero temperatures, making it logistically the most convenient of the three for both healthcare workers and
Ultra-low fare newcomer Avatar Airlines has extended a letter of intent to Thai Airways to acquire 10 long-haul Boeing 747-400 aircraft. “We’ve developed a creative and considerable investment opportunity for Thai Airways to convert some of its unused and off-lease wide-body aircraft and potentially realise a far greater return than if the aircraft were simply
The IATA has announced it is developing its own set of mobile apps that will house passengers’ COVID-related health information, as well as provide them with up-to-date information about travel restrictions. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said its apps will allow passengers to share COVID test results and vaccination certificates with airlines and governments,
Brazilian civil aviation regulator ANAC has announced it is lifting the grounding order on the Boeing 737 MAX, a week after the US FAA made the call. The ANAC has cleared airlines in Brazil to resume operations on the 737 MAX as soon as all required safety software upgrades are completed, as well as new
