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ExpressJet to cease operations by October
| 2 Comments on ExpressJet to cease operations by OctoberIn the first major US aviation casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic, regional carrier ExpressJet has announced to its employees that it will cease operations, as well as let go the majority of its workforce, on 30 September 2020. The regional carrier has, to date, operated under the United Airlines branding of United Express, serving regional
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Podcast: Can sniffer dogs and pay later offers get us flying?
/In this episode, Adam and Boo discuss the latest attempts to persuade customers and governments it’s safe to fly again, as well as new Boeing developments.
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Turkey pushes airlines to fire foreigners
/ | 1 Comment on Turkey pushes airlines to fire foreignersTurkey has urged local airlines to cut the jobs of foreign pilots and cabin crew before axing local employees.
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Amazon patents drone to replace ski lift
The filing revealed the system could allow skiers to reach remote areas or “customise their skiing experience” by allowing them to get to fresh powder.
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BOC says airlines have restarted leasing payments
Airlines have resumed regular payments of their previously deferred aircraft leasing payments in a signal of easing pressure, according BOC.
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US dispatches B-1B Lancers and B-2 Spirits
The US dispatched four B-1B Lancers, two B-2 Spirit Stealth Bombers and four F-15C Eagles in a training mission in the Indo-Pacific region, write Stephen Kuper.
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