NEWSDec 31, 1969Breeze Airways to Begin Charter Flights in OctoberBreeze Airways is acquiring Compass Airlines' operating certificate, subject to government approval. Additionally, they reveal their plans for the future, aircraft-wise and more. Read More →
INFORMATIONALDec 31, 1969Canada's Government has Failed Canadian AirlinesAirlines around the world are struggling due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Despite making record-breaking profits over the last few years, these last few months have been extremely difficult. Airlines are losing millions of dollars a day, prompting governments around the world to step in financially and keep airlines flying. Canada, though, has not. Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969Canada's Nolinor Aviation Launches New Quebec-based Leisure AirlineCanada's Nolinor Aviation has hinted at a "new division with a new name, a new mission and a stunning new livery design" on multiple posts across social media. Now that the carrier's ambitions have finally been revealed, let's explain them in this article.Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969Royal Air Maroc Lays Off 30% of Its Staff, Liquidates 20 Aircraft, Cancel Flights to South AmericaRoyal Air Maroc will undergo a drastic restructuring of its operations to lessen the effects of the current financial situation. Among the efforts include laying off staff, liquidating its aircraft, and cutting routes.Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969India's DGCA Lengthens International Flight BanIndia's DGCA has extended the international flight ban until August, at the earliest. Read more to find out why.Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969Air Canada Announces Domestic Route ClosuresAir Canada announces the closure of 30 domestic routes, along with suspending operations at 8 airports.Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969Air 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 →
NEWSDec 31, 1969EasyJet 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 →
NEWSDec 31, 1969Airbus 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 →
ROUTESDec 31, 1969Air 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 →