Don’t start training to become a pilot now, says BALPA
The union has taken the unprecedented step of warning prospective pilots to think twice before beginning training
FAA restricts airspace over Biden’s hometown
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a temporary ‘no-fly zone’ over Wilmington, Delaware – the hometown of Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden as he moves closer to securing the election victory
Thai Airways to sell 34 aircraft, including its 747s
Following a first half-year loss of nearly $900m, the carrier is looking for ways to stay afloat
EXCLUSIVE: BA to cancel 100s of flights from Sunday
Travellers have been left in limbo after British Airways confirmed that it was making major revisions to its November flying programme.
Australia’s REX takes delivery of first jet aircraft
The world’s largest Saab 340 operator has welcomed a Boeing into the fold
First stranded Lufthansa 747 leaves storage for the desert
Following a week of uncertainty, the first jumbo has left Europe for the US
Japan Airlines reveals fate of its Boeing 777 fleet
Flag carrier unveils a fleet reduction strategy as it persists with efforts to battle the pandemic
BREAKING: Hi Fly to end A380 operations
As a result of the pandemic, the wet-lease specialist is dropping the world’s largest commercial airliner in favour of a smaller alternative
Ryanair reveals plan for 737 MAX service entry
While announcing significant financial losses, the low-cost carrier set out its service entry schedule for the embattled jet
Delta retires final Boeing 777
The American carrier’s last remaining Triple Seven bowed out over the weekend with a transcontinental service
Global Corporate and Business Aviation News
On this page you will find the latest news on airlines expanding their fleets and changes in aircraft types, covering a wide range of commercial airlines, countries and regions, whether it’s the growing regions of Asia and Africa or the more mature markets of Europe and North America.
Airlines are also examining new technologies and greater fuel efficiencies on the ground with electric power for taxiing. When passengers board the aircraft they have their faces recognised by a computer instead of airline staff checking boarding passes. Security threats were once hijacking terrorists, but now conflict zones’ airspaces are to be avoided and virus carrying passengers pose a problem for crew and customers alike.
Airlines across the planet are expanding their fleets and sometimes ordering as many aircraft as they have in service or even up to two to three times more. The aim of many airlines is to have the youngest fleet with the most efficient engines, and that may see a mix of orders and leasing. Aircraft development is seeing more truly international collaboration, from Airbus absorbing the Bombardier C series to Boeing and its joint venture with Brazil’s Embraer. Markets are seeing strategic manoeuvres by major players.
In business aviation, the corporate jet market aimed at the time constrained executive is being teased with supersonic jets that could enter service in the 2020s. This market is also seeing onboard technical improvements so aircraft can be tracked anywhere over land and oceans. The larger the corporate jet, the more valuable the asset to be tracked and secure. Another trend in the market has been more demand for larger business aircraft and that is set to continue well into this decade. These larger aircraft are also adopting new features aimed at passenger wellbeing with lower altitude cabin air pressures and lighting that compliments the body’s natural circadian rhythms.
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