- Thales Announces That SF Airlines Will Retrofit Their Aircraft With Thales/Acss Avionics to Improve Air Traffic Efficiency and Capacity[May 20, 2020]
SF Airlines has selected Thales and ACSS as the exclusive equipment supplier for airborne ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast) equipment for its fleet to improve air traffic efficiency and capacity, in an active response to CAAC's (Civil Aviation Administration of China) call for implementation of ADS-B technology.
- Aircraft Makers Try to Stay Afloat amid Virus Head Winds[May 18, 2020]
Airlines have not only idled much of their fleet, but deferred or canceled orders for new aircraft due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global civil aviation industry.
- Airlines Use Promotions on Webcam to Boost Tourism, Stimulate Ticket Sales[May 19, 2020]
Chinese carriers are taking various measures to overcome the difficulties posed by the novel coronavirus outbreak, promoting destinations and selling tickets through livestreaming sessions as part of the latest ways for them to get through the challenging time.
- Connecting Europe and China amid Pandemic[May 20, 2020]
Some 105 Lufthansa flights per week between Germany and China are taking to the skies carrying vital supplies amid the pandemic battle, said a senior executive with Lufthansa Cargo.
- Nation Helping Fill Gap in Air Cargo Demand[May 20, 2020]
China is working hard to ensure the safety and efficiency of its air cargo sector together with global peers.
- Hyderabad International Airport Welcomes First Cargo Route Linking Africa[Apr. 27, 2020]
On Sunday Apr. 26, India's Hyderabad International Airport welcomed a cargo flight operated by Ethiopian Airlines, which marks the official opening of airport's first cargo route linking Africa, according to Indian media reports.
- Emirates Launches Comprehensive Safety Measures for Customers and Employees at the Airport and on Board[Apr. 23, 2020]
In response to COVID-19, Emirates has adopted comprehensive measures from pre-check-in COVID-19 testing process to enhanced cleaning prodesures of aircrafts after each journey to provide better protection to the health and safety of staff and passengers at the airport and on board. - After Third Term, Kaspars Briškens to Leave Vice-Chairman Role at airBaltic[Apr. 27, 2020]
After performing duties as Deputy Chairman and member of the Supervisory Board of airBaltic for three full terms, Kaspars Briškens as of April 25 will leave the position to focus on other professional challenges. - Delta Cargo First U.S. Carrier Approved to Transport Goods in Passenger Cabin[Apr. 27, 2020]
As demand continues to grow to move essential goods around the world during the COVID-19 pandemic, Delta is set to increase its cargo capacity by utilizing storage areas in the passenger cabin. - Boeing Dreamlifter Transports 1.5M Face Masks for COVID-19 Response[Apr. 26, 2020]
Boeing today completed another COVID-19 transport mission, using a Boeing Dreamlifter to bring personal protective equipment (PPE) from Hong Kong to the United States. Working in partnership with Prisma Health, Atlas Air Worldwide and Discommon Founder Neil Ferrier, the company transported 1.5 million medical-grade face masks bound for healthcare professionals in South Carolina.
