October 3, 2018 2:41 pm ET
September 25, 2018 12:02 pm ET -
South African Mulling Asset Sale to Stay Afloat
South African Airways is yet again looking for help as the airline attempts to get out of its financial hell hole from years of being unprofitable. The carrier, who has taken numerous government cash injections to stay afloat, is currently…
September 24, 2018 4:51 pm ET -
China Southern Plans to Have 1,000 Aircraft by 2020
According to Routes Online, China Southern Airlines plans to expand its fleet to 1,000 jets by 2020, and 2,000 aircraft by the end of 2035. As of Jun. 30, the airline owns a fleet of 786 aircraft. Earlier this week,…
September 23, 2018 12:14 am ET -
Cathay Pacific Begins Washington Dulles Service with A350-1000
Cathay Pacific launched its longest route to date on Saturday to Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia. The flight was a major milestone for both the airline and airport, as Cathay inaugurated its first long-haul flight on its brand-new Airbus…
September 21, 2018 12:36 pm ET -
European Commission Intervenes in Looming Ryanair Strikes
The European Commission has intervened in the wage conflict at Irish low-cost-carrier Ryanair. The airline is being requested to apply European Union (EU) lawfully and across its operations and to offer local contracts to local crews rather than Irish contracts…
September 16, 2018 3:10 pm ET -
Air Albania: Europe’s Mysterious New Airline
While it remains a rare occurrence in Europe when a new flag-carrier emerges, on Friday, Sept. 14 Air Albania took its first steps towards entering regular service with the delivery of its first aircraft, an Airbus A319. The airline, which…