As an effect of the COVID-19 pandemic and the travel restrictions imposed by many governments, SAS’ capacity was reduced by over 45% compared to last year. During April, almost all flights will be canceled except for a few domestic routes in Norway and Sweden. SAS’ total traffic in March declined -62% and capacity was down […]
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Leonardo has been awarded a contract by Pilatus Aircraft to provide airborne communications systems, cockpit control panels and associated electronics for installation on-board PC-21 single-engine turboprop trainers being supplied to the Spanish Air Force (Ejército del Aire). The aircraft were ordered by the Spanish Ministry of Defense through its Armament and Material Directorate (DGAM) to
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Boeing Australia has achieved two more milestones on the Royal Australian Air Force’s Loyal Wingman – Advanced Development Program: weight on wheels and aircraft power on. The development milestones for the unmanned aircraft come just weeks after completion of the first fuselage, allowing for rapid progress on systems installation and functional and integration testing from
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Air France KLM Group’s March traffic figures were strongly impacted by COVID-19, reflecting progressive extension of capacity reductions due to the global expansion of the virus. Special flights have been operated by Air France, KLM and Transavia to repatriate citizens to their home countries, in close cooperation with the governments of France and the Netherlands.
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American Airlines is expanding its cargo-only operation this month to provide more than 5.5 million pounds of capacity to transport critical goods each week between the U.S. and Europe, Asia and Latin America. These flights will help transport life-saving medical supplies and materials to the U.S., including personal protective equipment and pharmaceuticals. Other essential goods
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Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has announced an update on deliveries, sales and new significant financing occurring in the first quarter of 2020. As of March 31, 2020, ALC’s fleet was comprised of 301 owned aircraft in its operating fleet and 82 managed aircraft with 399 new aircraft on order from Boeing and Airbus set to
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Stelios Haji-Ioannou, founder of Europe’s second-largest low-cost carrier easyJet, is looking to oust the carrier’s current chief financial officer, Andrew Findlay, and non-executive director Andreas Bierwirth, in an attempt to have an order for 107 jets with Airbus canceled. Haji-Ioannou was opposed to the purchase of the jets, valued at approximately US$5.5 billion, from the
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JetBlue will temporarily consolidate operations in five major metropolitan areas in the U.S between April 15 and June 10. The revised schedules are aimed at reducing excess flying during a time of unprecedented low demand for air travel while maintaining a critical level of service across the airline’s network for those who absolutely must fly.
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Spirit AeroSystems has announced a series of additional actions the company is taking to reduce costs and preserve liquidity in light of the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and continued uncertainty in the industry. On April 6, Spirit AeroSystems received notice from Boeing that all deliveries to Boeing’s Washington state and South Carolina facilities
Lockheed Martin has appointed Yvonne Hodge Senior Vice President of Enterprise Business Transformation, effective June 15. Hodge currently serves as Vice President of Business Innovation Transformation & Enterprise Excellence of the company’s Space business area. In her new role, Hodge will be responsible for developing strategies and implementing integrated, cross-functional solutions that transform operations through
