NEWSAir France to Cut 6,500 Jobs by 2022According to multiple sources, Air France "aims to present a plan to trade unions to cut just over 6,500 jobs over the next two years." In addition to the 6,500 employees set to be released, which includes pilots, flight attendants, and ground staff, HOP! which is a small airline that is owned by and part of Air France, plans to cut around 1,000 jobs. Read More →
NEWSEl Al Suspends All Flights Until Further NoticeThe Israeli flag carrier, El Al, has grounded its fleet indefinitely. This has come after the pilot's union announced they would not fly due to the airline's financial troubles.
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NEWSEasyJet Closes Bases and Cuts StaffThe U.K. based budget airline, EasyJet, has announced they will close their bases and may cut 30% of its pilots.Read More →
NEWSAirbus to Cut 15,000 Jobs Amidst Covid-19One of the largest aircraft manufacturers, Airbus, will be cutting around 15,000 jobs due to the lull in production as a result of Coronavirus. In February, they stopped production of the a320 in Asia in hopes of preventing the spread of COVID-19. Many airlines have also grounded the A380, which is now in the process of being rapidly phased out. In fact, Air France recently retired their final aircraft of the type. Read More →
NEWSAeromexico Files for Chapter 11 BankruptcyAeromexico filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. Click for a in-depth analysis on the situation.Read More →
ROUTESAir Belgium Studies U.S. Service, Announces Mauritius FlightsAir Belgium is looking into beginning service to the U.S. and plans to begin service to the island nation of Mauritius.Read More →
ROUTESJetBlue Announces 30-Route Network ExpansionAmerican hybrid carrier jetBlue has announced a network expansion of 30 routes. Read more to find out the carrier's rationale for announcing such a bold action.Read More →
ROUTESBamboo Airways Announces Ambitious Route Expansion From OctoberBamboo Airways will relaunch routes and expand to new frontiers internationally. Can you guess what they are going to add? Click to read more.Read More →
NEWSBritish Airways Under Fire Due to New Employment PoliciesBritish Airways is now under fire for the way it wants to approach employment during Covid-19, which includes firing around 12,000 employees and downgrading the terms and conditions of other employees. Read More →
NEWSMitsubishi and Bombardier Secure Deal Valued At Over $700 million For CRJ ProgramOn June 1, exactly one week ago, Bombardier and Mitsubishi secured a deal valuing at over $550 million USD. Mitsubishi also promised liabilities on the aircraft worth up to $200 million USD.Read More →