The World of Aviation

Kuwaiti leasing agency ALAFCO has filed a USD$336m lawsuit against Boeing this week, claiming breach of contract against the Chicago-based manufacturer.

Delta has reported a $534 billion loss for the first quarter of 2020 and Aeromexico $100 million as airlines begin to reveal the financial costs of coronavirus.

Delta Airlines, which holds a 49 per cent stake in Virgin Atlantic, has firmly rejected the idea of providing a cash injection to get the struggling airline through its current crisis.

Airbus has recently started a new virtual aircraft delivery process to secure the continuation of the manufacturer’s delivery stream.

Emirates will now ask all its cabin crew, boarding agents and ground staff in direct contract with passengers to wear disposable gowns, safety visors, masks and gloves.

German national carrier Lufthansa has turned to its A350 fleet to ferry PPE and other medical cargo from Chinese airports to the central European country.