Aviation leaders have asked the US government to extend a national mask mandate aboard aircraft and in airports, and to develop a robust plan to reopen the country to foreign visitors. Aviation leaders have asked the US government to extend a national mask mandate aboard aircraft and in airports, and to develop a robust plan...Continue Reading

Canada’s federal government has proposed proving the aerospace industry with C$2 billion ($1.6 billion) in aid over multiple years to help the sector recover from the pandemic downturn. Canada’s federal government has proposed proving the aerospace industry with C$2 billion ($1.6 billion) in aid over multiple years to help the sector recover from the pandemic...Continue Reading

The Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) has achieved Full Operational Capability (FOC) in the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF). The Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) has achieved Full Operational Capability (FOC) in the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF). The FOC was announced by defence minister Ng Eng Hen at a local...Continue Reading

Indonesia’s aviation sector is expected to make a full recovery by 2026, contingent on vaccines and the successful containment of the pandemic. Indonesia’s aviation sector is expected to make a full recovery by 2026, contingent on vaccines and the successful containment of the pandemic. Domestic and international flight volumes are predicted to return to pre-pandemic...Continue Reading

American Airlines is recalling all of its pilots ahead of what the carrier anticipates will be a busy summer travel season. American Airlines is recalling all of its pilots ahead of what the carrier anticipates will be a busy summer travel season. The Fort Worth-based airline also says on 20 April that it plans to...Continue Reading

Grupo Aeromexico, the parent company of Mexico’s legacy carrier, says a small rise in international capacity is helping the airline slowly recover from the coronavirus crisis as it continues to work through bankruptcy protection proceedings. Grupo Aeromexico, the parent company of Mexico’s legacy carrier, says a small rise in international capacity is helping the airline slowly recover...Continue Reading

The US Department of Transportation’s top inspector has commenced a third investigation into the Federal Aviation Administration’s oversight of the Boeing 737 Max, this time examining the FAA’s grounding and re-certification of the jetliner. The US Department of Transportation’s  top inspector has commenced a third investigation into the Federal Aviation Administration’s oversight of the Boeing...Continue Reading

The US Naval Research Laboratory flew a Hybrid Tiger unmanned air vehicle (UAV) more than 24h in November 2020, its longest flight demonstrated. The US Naval Research Laboratory flew a Hybrid Tiger unmanned air vehicle (UAV) more than 24h in November 2020, its longest flight demonstrated. The electric UAV was powered by a hydrogen fuel...Continue Reading

United Airlines lost $1.4 billion in the first quarter but sees a path to profitability as customers return to air travel in greater numbers. United Airlines lost $1.4 billion in the first quarter but sees a path to profitability as customers return to air travel in greater numbers. The Chicago-based carrier on 19 April reports...Continue Reading

NASA has flown a small rotorcraft on Mars, the first powered controlled flight of an aircraft on another planet. NASA has flown a small rotorcraft on Mars, marking the first powered controlled flight of an aircraft on another planet. The US space agency says on 19 April that helicopter “Ingenuity” ascended to 10ft above the surface...Continue Reading