The World of Aviation

Malaysia Airlines is set to expand its Economy Class flexible-fare options, with the new seats available across the network beginning 22 June.

Mexican flag carrier Aeroméxico has assured shareholders that it has no plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, following reports in local media which suggest the airline is tossing up the move.

The international association has renewed its call on governments to assist airlines through the COVID-19 induced downturn, by “no later than” 31 July.

Held to be a world-first, the Mi-8AMT rotorcraft includes a unique transmission heating system, which will allow for quick starts in adverse conditions.

Current discussions between the UK and various European countries could see Britons spending their summer in Spain, Portugal or Italy with no quarantine.

JetBlue has bucked the trend in the airline industry and announced the addition of 30 new routes to its domestic network.