The World of Aviation

The widespread introduction of border closures and travel restrictions has seen the European aviation industry’s CO₂ emissions fall 56.9 per cent compared to 2019, according to Eurocontrol. The European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation, commonly known as Eurocontrol, has released its ‘data snapshot’ on CO₂ emissions from flights throughout 2020. It found aviation

A French public prosecutor has reportedly requested that European planemaker Airbus and French flag carrier Air France stand trial on charges of manslaughter over a plane crash that killed 228 people in 2009. The case involves the crash of Air France flight AF447, an Airbus A330 (registration F-GZCP) bound for Paris from Rio de Janeiro,

A high-profile former Boeing employee has presented a slew of unanswered safety questions on the 737 MAX, despite its global recertification, and suggested not enough has been done to make the plane safe. It comes as the EU has given its official green light for the MAX to return to commercial service, following authorities in

Delta Air Lines is bringing 400 pilots back to active status by summer in anticipation of a recovery in travel as the COVID-19 vaccine is distributed. After drastic cuts in flights, Atlanta-based Delta last year put about 1,700 pilots on inactive status on reduced pay. After the passage of another federal stimulus bill with funding

Hopes for a rebound in Europe’s travel market have been further dashed as leaders across the continent introduce a new wave of travel restrictions and caution against summer holidays. UK Minister for COVID Vaccine Deployment Nadhim Zahawi has warned Britons that they should “absolutely” avoid making bookings for summer holidays outside of the country, as

British engine-maker Rolls-Royce has reportedly lowered its forecasts for how much its aircraft engines will fly in 2021, in light of fresh COVID-19 travel restrictions. Rolls’ main revenue stream from airlines is heavily dependent on flying hours, as carriers will pay depending on how often the engines are used. The British manufacturer creates engines that