In this cross-posting with The Conversation, the University of New York’s John McDermid explores the how and why of the 737 MAX 20-month grounding, what has changed since, and if what has been done is enough to keep people safe. The Boeing 737 MAX began flying commercially in May 2017 but has been grounded for
China Airlines, Taiwan’s leading international carrier, is reportedly planning to repaint its aircraft with Taiwan-themed images and display its name in a smaller font to minimise confusion with Chinese airlines. The word “China” in the name of the flagship carrier has confused international destinations over the years and is often mixed up with Air China,
Boeing has requested the dismissal of a $1 billion lawsuit taken against it by Norwegian Air over alleged contract violations in relation to its 737 MAX aircraft orders. It comes just days after low-cost carrier Norwegian Air sought bankruptcy protection from creditors in Ireland, where many of its subsidiaries and much of its assets are
The IATA has conceded to budget airlines who opposed its initial proposal to extend current airport slot access waivers until the end of summer 2021. The International Air Transport Association has been pushing for an extension to current airport slot access waivers as the industry continues to bleed cash due to COVID-19, however budget carriers
Ultra-low fare newcomer Avatar Airlines has extended a letter of intent to Thai Airways to acquire 10 long-haul Boeing 747-400 aircraft. “We’ve developed a creative and considerable investment opportunity for Thai Airways to convert some of its unused and off-lease wide-body aircraft and potentially realise a far greater return than if the aircraft were simply
The US is mulling opening its border to the UK, Ireland, the EU and Brazil despite high rates of COVID, according to Reuters.
