Ruffling MAX7 feathers
Two stories (one from The Air Current and our own) a week ago about a potential switch of Southwest Airlines away from the MAX7 to the A220 attracted attention. So, a week later, time to dig in some more as…
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IAG produces 6.9 billion loss in 2020
While the EUR -7.0 billion net loss of Air France-KLM has come as a shock, International Airlines Group (IAG) hasn’t fared much better in 2020. On February 26, it reported an almost identical loss after tax of EUR -6.923 billion compared…
Could commercial aviation be a key to reopening US relations with Iran?
Status Ante There is a great need for new commercial airplanes in Iran. Iranian airline safety is a critical issue and has been for some time. The following table lists the 3Y20 in-service aircraft among Iran’s airlines according to Jet…
RwandAir, first African airline to trial IATA Travel Pass
East African carrier, RwandAir will become the first African airline to trial IATA Travel Pass to enable safe and seamless international travel. The airline will begin a three-week trial in April for customers traveling between Kigali and Nairobi, Kenya. IATA…
Kenya Airways, innovates, launches first of its kind Economy Max seats
Nothing feels as good as having your own space and that’s exactly what you get with Economy Max that one of Africa’s leading national carriers, Kenya Airways has unveiled. Economy Max helps to address in-flight additional personal space. It is…
The growing importance of freight
Freight grew in importance as passengers grew less important. The demand for PPE from overseas required US carriers to use long-range widebody aircraft to get to source markets like China. The cargo was bulky but relatively light. Several airlines took…