The World of Aviation

Boeing reported no new aircraft orders in July, and just four aircraft deliveries, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the aviation industry. This is not helped by the company’s ongoing recertification struggle for its problematic 737 MAX. Over 400 Boeing 737 MAX orders have been cancelled so far this year, as the

McGill University’s John Gradek argues that the effects of the pandemic will last long beyond the current health crisis. 

China reportedly flew multiple fighter jets across the middle of the Taiwan Strait on Monday, in objection to a visit between Taiwan officials and the US health chief, Alex Azar. China publicly promised retaliation to the exchange, which saw the highest-level US official visit the island nation in four decades, and condemned the visit as

Hong Kong’s roster of major passenger airlines could soon swell to five, following revelations that a mainland start-up has applied for an Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC). In recent days, the island’s Civil Aviation Department revealed that a submission from Greater Bay Airlines was made to the agency last month, confirming that the bid is still

Employees of Israel’s second-largest airline have taken to the streets of Tel Aviv, angered by the airline’s decision to turn down a potential government lifeline. Since the outset of the crisis, Arkia has grounded its fleet and placed the bulk of its workforce on unpaid leave; current figures show 540 employees remain stood down. In

Iran is reportedly refusing to pay compensation for the damages caused to the Ukraine International Airlines plane that it shot down in January, claiming the payout should come from European insurance companies. “The Ukrainian plane is insured by European companies in Ukraine and not by Iranian (insurance) companies,” the head of Iran’s Central Insurance Organisation,