Scandinavian airline SAS is preparing a new strategy that better aligns with the post-Covid world, reconnects with its customers, and should make it profitable again. A new plan is currently being formulated under the new CEO Anko van der Werff and…
It is still early days, but the deep and painful restructuring at Norwegian seems to be bearing fruits. The low-cost airline, much reduced in size compared to the pre-Covid era, reported some positive results on August 31. It even thinks that…
UK leisure airline Jet2 is set to replace a large part of its Boeing fleet with Airbus aircraft. The carrier confirmed on August 31 that it has ordered 36 A321neo’s, with options and/or purchase rights for another 24. The order can be…
China’s Big Three airlines have all reported improved results for their first six months of 2021. While domestic traffic in China has recovered strongly, the situation remains fragile as new and often local cases of Covid-infections result in more restrictions.…
UPDATE – The Irkut MC-21 seems to have entered the final and very active phase of certification, which is still expected before the end of the year. Since August 28, the first prototype has been busy. performing numerous flight tests…
To bring you more aviation news, Airinsight introduces News in Brief. During August, we compile a rolling story by date with news that is sometimes too small for a deep analysis but still interesting enough not to be missed. 30…