Operations & Technology

Air France Airbus A319

article Oct 01, 2018

Air France HR head to leave in latest executive departure

Air France’s head of human resources Gilles Gateau is leaving the company on Oct. 12, marking the second executive departure in less than a week for the airline, which has been locked in a turbulent pay dispute with its workforce for months.

Protesters occupy the departure hall of the Hong Kong International Airport

Article Aug 13, 2019

Hong Kong airport suspends departure flights for second day

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) was forced to suspend departure flights for the second successive day after pro-democracy protesters continued to disrupt operations Aug. 13.

New FAA administrator Steve Dickson

Article Aug 12, 2019

New FAA administrator Dickson: ‘No timeline’ for MAX return

Steve Dickson pledged in his first remarks as FAA administrator not to allow the Boeing 737 MAX to re-enter commercial service until he is “completely assured that it is safe to do so.”

Article Aug 12, 2019

Norwegian 787 loses engine parts on takeoff

An investigation is underway into the apparent inflight failure of a Rolls-Royce Trent engine on a Norwegian Boeing 787 as it began a flight from Rome to Los Angeles.

Air Transat Boeing 737-800

Article Aug 12, 2019

Air Canada raises Air Transat bid, secures key shareholder approval

Air Canada increased its bid for Air Transat, garnering support from the acquisition target’s largest shareholder and increasing the chances the tie-up will be approved later this month.

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Thomas Cook Airbus A330-300

Article Aug 12, 2019

Thomas Cook seeks another $180 million in funding

Leisure travel specialist Thomas Cook Group is seeking an additional £150 million ($180 million) capital injection for liquidity through the winter low season, as talks on a previously announced £750 million recapitalization continue.

Air Antwerp Fokker 50

Article Aug 12, 2019

CityJet-KLM JV airline Air Antwerp to launch Sept. 9

Belgian regional startup Air Antwerp, which is co-owned by Irish regional CityJet and Dutch flag carrier KLM, has secured its air operator’s certificate (AOC) and will launch Fokker 50 flights to London City Airport Sept. 9.

Protesters occupy the arrival hall of the Hong Kong International Airport.

Article Aug 12, 2019

Cathay Pacific, HKIA operations paralyzed as civil unrest continues

Cathay Pacific operations have been severely affected by the civil unrest sweeping Hong Kong, as a protest gathering closed Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), and new staff requirements were issued by Chinese authorities.

Cargolux Boeing 747-400F

Article Aug 9, 2019

Cargolux, trade unions ink new collective work agreements

After more than a year of intense negotiations, Luxembourg’s all-freight operator Cargolux has signed two new collective work agreements with trade unions LCGB and OGBL.

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Article Aug 9, 2019

Ryanair’s Irish pilots threaten strike as labor issues escalate

Nearly a quarter of Ryanair’s Irish pilots are planning to give the Irish LCC notice of strike action in the next few days in pursuit of a pay and working conditions claim.

Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-900

Article Aug 9, 2019

CAAC cracks down on protesting Cathay Pacific employees

The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has ordered Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Airways to report to mainland authorities the identities of all crew members participating in or supporting Hong Kong anti-government protests.

Article Aug 9, 2019

DOT clarifies, finalizes policy on emotional support animals

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) on Aug. 8 issued a final policy statement regarding the transport of emotional support animals (ESA) aboard commercial aircraft cabins.

Data Table Aug 8, 2019

World Airlines Financial Results Second Quarter 2019

Financial results to-date for airlines worldwide, highlighting operating revenues, operating expenses, operating profits/losses, operating margins and net income/losses for each airline's 2019 fiscal second quarter or equivalent.

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Amazon Prime Air drone MK27

Article Aug 8, 2019

Amazon petitions FAA for drone delivery authorization

Online retailer Amazon is seeking exemptions from FAA to operate its Prime Air drone delivery service as an air carrier under the agency’s Part 135 regulation.

Aigle Azur Airbus A320

Article Aug 8, 2019

Aigle Azur to suspend Brazil route; denies lessor pressure

French leisure carrier Aigle Azur will suspend its Paris-São Paulo flights, but denied a French media report that it is under pressure from lessors to return some of the leased aircraft it operates.

Article Aug 8, 2019

JAL seeks to add more joint ventures in Asia

Japan Airlines (JAL) is looking to expand its relationships in Asia by forming joint ventures (JVs) with more airlines in the region, according to a senior JAL executive.

Article Aug 8, 2019

LaudaMotion CEO warns of job cuts without improved efficiency

Facing losses of €50 million ($56 million) this year, Ryanair subsidiary LaudaMotion warned of job cuts if flight crews do not agree to changes that are needed to improve efficiency.

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