Low-cost carrier Firefly could become Malaysia’s national airline, as the future of Malaysia Airlines remains in doubt, according to the head of state fund Khazanah Nasional. Speaking to local media, Shahril Ridza Ridzuan’s comments are the first public statements made by the sovereign wealth fund since Malaysia Airlines flagged its potential demise, if lessors refused
Executives from Delta Air Lines have reported a “modest improvement” in corporate travel demand and predicted that business travel will continue on an upward trajectory. Despite this, business travel volumes still remain just a fraction of pre-pandemic figures. The airline reported US$3.1 billion in operating revenue for the third quarter of 2020, down 76 per
A new survey has found that only 28 per cent of participants in the air cargo industry feel well prepared to distribute a COVID-19 vaccine once available. The statistic is hugely concerning, due to the vital role the aviation industry will be required to play once a safe vaccine has been produced, as it will
In this cross-posting with The Conversation, aviation historian Janet Bednarek explores the difference between the aftermath of 9/11 and the COVID-19 pandemic, and looks ahead to the future. The US airline industry has generally faced two obstacles in enticing more people to fly: fear and fares. Before the novel coronavirus, few feared flying thanks to
Qatar Airways has unveiled its first entirely vegan à la carte menu for business class passengers, much to the delight of travelling vegans and vegetarians everywhere. The dishes reportedly only use fresh produce, sourced both locally and internationally, and have been designed with sustainability at front-of-mind, according to Qatar. The new menu will reportedly be
Boeing lost another three orders on its embattled 737 MAX in September, and received no new commercial aircraft orders, as it continues to face ongoing recertification efforts and a string of Dreamliner manufacturing flaws. The US planemaker delivered 11 aircraft in total in September, less than half the figure it achieved in the same month
