NEWSDec 31, 1969Breaking: Qantas Confirms Immediate 747 Retirement, Schedules Farewell FlightsQantas has finally confirmed the demise of its Boeing 747-400 fleet. Read on 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, 1969El 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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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 →
NEWSDec 31, 1969Aeromexico Files for Chapter 11 BankruptcyAeromexico filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. Click for a in-depth analysis on the situation.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 →
ROUTESDec 31, 1969JetBlue 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 →
STORIESDec 31, 1969What It's Like Volunteering at an Aviation MuseumThis is personal experience from working at the Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It's an amazing experience, and most of the planes still fly!Read More →
