Heike Tamm

Emirates to conduct on-site rapid COVID-19 tests for passengers

Emirates, in coordination with Dubai Health Authority (DHA), will be introducing additional precautions regarding the coronavirus. On April 15, all passengers booked on a flight to Tunisia were tested for COVID-19 before departing from Dubai. The quick blood test was conducted by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and results were available within 10 minutes. This […]

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Finnair

Finnair Cargo builds air bridge between Europe and Asia

Passenger traffic has reduced to a minimum due to the coronavirus pandemic, but Finnair’s air cargo is still operating during this exceptional period. This week, Finnair will fly more than ten return flights on its A350 aircraft to Tokyo Narita, Seoul, Osaka, Shanghai and Guangzhou. These cargo flights carry national emergency supplies to both Finland and Estonia, coronavirus samples from private healthcare provider Mehiläinen and critical supplies from other companies and organizations, as well as normal cargo, such

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Boeing sees further 75 cancellations for 737 MAX while production remains at standstill

Following on from the month of March where the world’s second-largest planemaker posted 150 MAX cancellations, which included 75 from Avolon, the Irish leasing company, April has now seen a further 75 cancellation. These include 34 of a 135-jet order from Brazil’s GOL. This is now the thirteenth month since the 737MAX was grounded following

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Qatar Airways and Standard Chartered sign aircraft financing agreement

Qatar Airways and Standard Chartered have successfully signed a US$850 million financing in respect of seven Boeing 787-9 aircraft. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker stated: ”I am grateful to Standard Chartered for their continued support to Qatar Airways.  The bank has been a close partner of Qatar Airways for

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US-government supports airlines with billion-dollar aid program

Among the ten airlines that have agreed to the rescue package are the four largest U.S. carriers Delta, American, United and Southwest Airlines. American Airlines Group has released that the U.S. Department of the Treasury has approved US$5.8 billion in financial assistance from the Payroll Support Program (PSP) created through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and

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Boeing’s F-15 Qatar advanced jet completes successful first flight

Boeing has successfully completed the first flight of the F-15QA fighter. Developed for the Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF), the jet demonstrated its next-generation capabilities during its 90-minute mission. The flight took off and landed from Lambert International Airport in St. Louis. Boeing’s flight test team implemented a precise mission checklist to test the multi-role

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MTU Aero Engines plans gradual restart of operations

Following the current three-week suspension of operations, MTU Aero Engines is planning a gradual restart of operations at its German sites. Capacities will be increased according to demand and the situation in the supply chain. Extensive measures have been prepared to protect employees’ health. Short-time working will apply from April 20, 2020, at the company’s

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C&L Aviation Services names Brian Sprecher as Regional Sales Manager – Corporate MRO

As part of the company’s increased customer demand and continued expansion, C&L Aviation Services, a C&L Aviation Group company, announced that Brian Sprecher has joined the company in the position of Regional Sales Manager for the Corporate MRO, for the Southeast United States. Sprecher will assist C&L’s corporate aviation customers with maintenance packages, including modifications,

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Finnair to deepen cooperation with Juneyao Airlines

Finnair and Shanghai-based Juneyao Airlines have signed a Letter of Intent to deepen their cooperation between China and Europe, subject to required regulatory approvals.  The aim is to establish a joint venture on the Helsinki – Shanghai route enabling Finnair and Juneyao Air to offer their corporate and leisure customers a seamless travel experience through a

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