Boeing MAX 9 aircraft that have been thoroughly inspected and approved are allowed to return to service, the FAA has announced late on Wednesday. Alaska Airlines said it will resume operations of the type on Friday and United Airlines from Sunday.…
A day after the European Commission announced an in-depth investigation into the proposed acquisition of ITA Airways by Lufthansa, Brussels presents another one: IAG’s proposed acquisition of independent Spanish carrier Air Europa. Again, the EC is concerned that the acquisition might…
SAS Scandinavian Airlines has slightly revised its expected financial targets for FY24 and the post-Chapter 11 period. Revenues will likely be higher than anticipated, but the carrier will miss out on its target to reach positive EBT already this financial year.…
easyJet expects to reduce its HY1 FY24 headline loss despite a £40 million headwind from lower demand for slights to the Middle East. Since November, bookings have recovered, which makes the carrier optimistic that the slump in October has only been…
The European Commission is concerned that the proposed partial acquisition of ITA Airways by Lufthansa Group will reduce competition on short-haul routes in Europe and on long-haul routes, particularily to North America. That is why the EC has launched an in-depth investigation before…
Scott Kirby, United Airlines CEO, indicated on the earnings call this morning that United is developing an alternative plan without the 737 MAX 10 given the fallout the MAX 9 problems are having on Boeing’s ability to certify and deliver…