Panama’s Copa Airlines is banking on its advantageous geographical position and extensive network to smaller cities across the Americas and the Caribbean to eventually pull itself out of the coronavirus-driven slump. Panama’s Copa Airlines is banking on its advantageous geographical position and extensive network to smaller cities across the Americas and the Caribbean to eventually...Continue Reading

The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has come out in opposition of a proposed joint venture between Qantas Airways and Japan Airlines (JAL). The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has come out in opposition of a proposed joint venture between Qantas Airways and Japan Airlines (JAL). Its opposition is based on the dominant...Continue Reading

Hong Kong’s government is considering shortening the mandatory on-arrival quarantine requirement from 21 days to seven days for those fully vaccinated, although the benefit to the city’s struggling airlines may be limited. Hong Kong’s government is considering shortening the mandatory on-arrival quarantine requirement from 21 days to seven days for those fully vaccinated, although the...Continue Reading

The US Air Force Research Laboratory has contracted Bell to research a high-speed vertical take-off and landing aircraft. The US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has contracted Bell to research a high-speed vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft. The laboratory granted Bell a $950,000 contract to conduct applied research into the concept, it disclosed in...Continue Reading

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings continues to profit from higher freight demand during the global health crisis, as long-haul passenger flights – and the belly cargo that is transported in them – are still far from pre-pandemic levels. Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings continues to profit from higher freight demand during the global health crisis, as long-haul passenger...Continue Reading

Airbus has announced the death of engineering icon Bernard Ziegler, the figure it credits with driving introduction of the commercial digital fly-by-wire technology which became a fundamental characteristic of the airframer’s aircraft. While Ziegler’s legacy – the use of sidestick controls and the software which provided flight-envelope protection – emerged with the Airbus A320 more...Continue Reading

SIA Engineering fell into the red for its full-year financial results, saying that the aerospace industry’s path to recovery is “still fraught with risks”, including the emergence of new coronavirus strains and a resurgence in virus cases.  SIA Engineering fell into the red for its full-year financial results, saying that the aerospace industry’s path to...Continue Reading

Long-time tactical drone maker AeroVironment has completed its acquisition of ground robot manufacturer Telerob for $45.4 million in cash and a pay-off of $9.4 million of the firm’s debt. Long-time tactical drone maker AeroVironment has completed its acquisition of ground robot manufacturer Telerob for $45.4 million in cash and a pay-off of $9.4 million of...Continue Reading

Malaysia Airlines has the option of extending lease rental deferrals into 2022 if the market for air travel does not recover quickly enough. Malaysia Airlines has the option of extending lease rental deferrals into 2022 if the market for air travel does not recover quickly enough. “We have power-by-the-hour arrangements for our fleet for the...Continue Reading

Allegiant Travel Company, the parent of ultra-low-cost carrier Allegiant Air, turned a slim profit in the first three months of the year as the company prepares for a busy summer with a “bullish” outlook. Allegiant Travel Company, the parent of ultra-low-cost carrier Allegiant Air, turned a slim profit in the first three months of the...Continue Reading