Dornier’s new-generation Seastar makes maiden sortie

Dornier Seawings flew its new-generation Seastar amphibian for the first time on 28 March from its base in Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany. (www.flightglobal.com) Daha Fazlası...

German and French airforces ferrying Covid-19 patients from Italy and France to German and Swiss hospitals

More French patients infected with COVID-19 have been transferred to hospitals in Germany and Switzerland, authorities have confirmed. The German Air Force confirmed on Twitter that one of its planes flew two patients from Strasbourg, in eastern France, to Ulm, in the southeastern German region of Baden-Wurttemberg. (www.euronews.com) Daha Fazlası...

Boeing will seek federal help but won't give taxpayers a stake

Boeing still expects to get some help from the federal government. Just not the same kind of help that the airlines are set to receive. (www.cnn.com) Daha Fazlası...

The Airlines Most in Danger of Going Under During the Crisis

The global airline industry has never had it so bad. Not even after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Airlines could lose a quarter of a trillion dollars in revenue this year, according to the International Air Transport Association, as travel comes to a standstill with countries locked down to fight the coronavirus. Most carriers will go bankrupt by the end of May if they can’t find support, Sydney-based CAPA Centre for Aviation said last week. “In this very difficult period, it will only be the… (finance.yahoo.com) Daha Fazlası...

airBaltic Flies Nearly 7 Hour Airbus A220 Aid Flight

Commercial passenger airlines all over the world are contributing their resources in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. airBaltic is no exception to this. Yesterday, the carrier flew one of its Airbus A220-300s from Riga (Latvia) to Urumqi (China) to transport vital medical supplies which will be used in Latvia. (simpleflying.com) Daha Fazlası...

Eight killed after medical evacuation plane crashes in Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport

Eight killed after medical evacuation plane crashes in Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport (www.channelnewsasia.com) Daha Fazlası...

KLM And Qantas Retire Their Passenger 747s After Almost 50 Years Of Service

Both KLM and Qantas retired their last passenger Boeing 747 flights on March 29, 2020, much earlier than initially planned. (www.gatechecked.com) Daha Fazlası...

As FAA workers test positive for coronavirus, are further airport disruptions expected?

Air traffic controllers and other workers at 10 airports and control facilities across the country have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. (www.msn.com) Daha Fazlası...

FAA says no passengers on Collings Foundation aircraft after deadly CT crash

In a recent ruling, the Federal Aviation Administration revoked the Collings Foundation’s permission to have passengers aboard its aircraft after a deadly crash last October, citing various safety reasons. The ruling comes nearly six months after a World War II B-17 bomber Nine O Nine — owned by the Collings Foundation — crashed soon after taking off from Bradley International Airport on Oct. 2, 2019. (www.ctpost.com) Daha Fazlası...

Delta Air Lines Hangar Foamed Out After Fire Suppression System Fault

A Delta Air Lines maintenance hangar at Los Angeles International Airport was foamed out after its fire suppression system malfunctioned. (www.gatechecked.com) Daha Fazlası...