- China Rolls Out Cash Support to Domestic, Foreign Carriers amid Coronavirus Outbreak[Mar. 04, 2020]
China on Wednesday rolled out cash support to both domestic and foreign carriers to encourage them to restore services and stop suspending flights during the coronavirus outbreak.
- Emirates Wins Multiple Medals at the Business Traveller Cellars in the Sky 2019 Awards[Mar. 02, 2020]
Emirates' stellar wine programme was recognised at the Business Traveller Cellars in the Sky 2019 Awards held in London recently.
- IATA Requests Global Suspension of Slot Rules Due to Coronavirus[Mar. 02, 2020]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is contacting aviation regulators worldwide to request that the rules governing use of airport slots be suspended immediately and for the 2020 season, due to the impact of COVID-19 (the Coronavirus).
- Air BP Highlights Low Carbon Solutions at Aviation Africa 2020[Mar. 04, 2020]
Air BP, the international aviation fuel products and services supplier, returns to the 5th Aviation Africa summit this week at the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel, Addis Ababa as sponsor and exhibitor (Stand # 67 & 68). The company will highlight its low carbon solutions and sustainability agenda as the African aviation market gears up to support a forecasted increase of 200 million passengers in the next two decades. Africa, which is the second fastest growing aviation market in the world is a key market for Air BP. It began operations on the continent 77 years ago in Mozambique and Zanzibar and now provides fuel at around 40 network locations across the continent.
- FAI Grows Its Jet Fleet to 27 with the Addition of Second Premier 1A[Mar. 04, 2020]
German Special Mission and VIP-Charter Operator FAI rent-a-jet AG, part of FAI Aviation Group, has acquired its second Premier 1A jet aircraft (MSN RB-196, D-IVAG) on behalf of a corporate client. It is anticipated that the Premier 1A will enter turnkey charter operations under management contract in June following a carbon fibre style full cabin refurbishment and new exterior designer paint. This latest addition will bring the company's fleet of jet aircraft to 27.
- Nominations Open for 2nd Diversity & Inclusion Awards[Mar. 04, 2020]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that nominations have opened for second edition of the IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards which recognize and encourage industry excellence.
- Airbus Tianjin Final Assembly Line Delivers A319 to Nepal Himalaya Airlines[Mar. 03, 2020]
The Airbus Tianjin final assembly line in North China's Tianjin municipality has delivered an A319 aircraft to Nepal Himalaya Airlines.
- Jet Fuel Woes Set to Linger As Coronavirus Sickens Global Aviation[Mar. 04, 2020]
Already-battered jet fuel refining margins in Asia may come under further pressure in coming months as global airlines suspend more flights and more passengers cancel travel plans due to the widening spread of the coronavirus.
- American Airlines Cancels Remaining Flights to South Korea Through April 24[Mar. 04, 2020]
American Airlines Group Inc said Tuesday it will temporarily suspend all remaining flights to South Korea through April 24 in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
- Vietnam Carrier Vietjet to Halt Flights to South Korea over Coronavirus[Mar. 04, 2020]
Budget carrier Vietjet Air will suspend flights to destinations in South Korea from Saturday over coronavirus concerns, the carrier said.