The World of Aviation

Airlines for America, a trade body which represents Delta, United and American, has called on the United States government to provide an urgent bailout.

Flights leaving the UK bound for Spain were abruptly told to return home mid-air, leaving many sun-seeking British travellers disappointed.

British Airways CEO Alex Cruz has warned that the company’s survival is at stake amidst the continuing COVID-19 crisis.

Canadian regulator test pilots had questions about the Boeing 737 MAX during local certification in 2016, but the government proceeded to certify the plane first and address those issues later due to pressure from Boeing.

The global aviation industry endured one of its toughest weekends in living memory as airlines began to react to sweeping travel restrictions put in place to lessen the spread of COVID-19.

On Saturday, US Vice President Mike Pence announced that travel from the UK and Ireland will be suspended starting Monday night.