The World of Aviation

Swedish internet-based service Flightradar 24 has released its much-anticipated air traffic statistics for the month of March.

American Airlines had already announced its plans to retire the 757 and 767 jets (16 Boeing 767-300s and 34 Boeing 757-200s) in the coming months and years.

Organisations including London Heathrow Airport, Airbus, and Rolls-Royce have shown their support behind a bailout for Virgin Atlantic from the UK government.

Coronavirus could wipe out nearly 40 per cent of passenger traffic in 2020, according to an economic bulletin published on 1 April by Airports Council International. 

The International Air Transport Association (IATA)’s data for cargo industry growth across February 2020 paints a bleak picture for air freight markets.

Boeing is facing an unpredicted challenge in maintaining its schedule of returning the 737 Max to service with airlines around the world.