The World of Aviation

Atlas Air has blamed a shrinking global freight market for the decision to ground four of its Boeing 747-400s in 2020. The company said the aircraft are too heavy and less efficient because they were converted from passenger jets.

Virgin Australia Group’s Tigerair will run an all-737 fleet by October 2020, after announcing on Wednesday it was to cut seven A320s from its budget brand.

American Airlines shares plunged 9.2 per cent to a six-year low on Tuesday as coronavirus caused another painful day for airlines.

Boeing found debris that could potentially cause safety risks in 70 per cent of its grounded 737 MAX aircraft – far higher than the previous estimate of simply “several”.

An Aer Lingus ATR 72-600 leaving Dublin airport was forced to quickly return after striking a hare at full-throttle during takeoff.

Global airlines stocks plunged on Monday as coronavirus accelerated its spread around Italy, where the virus has infected 220 and killed seven.