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Boeing Set To Cut Workforce By 10%
Boeing has decided to reduce its workforce by 10%. But the knife will also cut deeper in some areas. Commercial airplanes, services businesses, and corporate functions are poised to lose 15% of their workforce in the immediate future. The bad news was given to Boeing’s employees via email yesterday, Wednesday, 29 April.
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Boeing's 777X Won't Be Certified As A Brand New Type
Today, Boeing has confirmed that the 777X will be certified as part of the 777 family in 2021. Previously, there was speculation that widebody will have a separate type certificate. However, the manufacturer has now clarified that this is not the case.
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Airbus Scraps E-Fan X Electric Hybrid Jet
Airbus has today announced that it is scrapping its plans to launch a hybrid-electric aircraft called the E-Fan X. The aircraft was a part of a project between Airbus and Rolls-Royce, which was launched in 2017. However, given the ongoing pandemic and its impact on the airline industry, Airbus has assessed that further development on this project is not viable at the moment.
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Boeing Looks To Reimagine The 757 & 767 In Place Of NMA
As the aviation industry continues to plow through a challenging year, Boeing’s attention is turning to the future. Despite a terrible first quarter for the US planemaker, the key to its recovery will be a strong vision of what the future industry needs. With plans for the NMA shelved, Boeing could now be contemplating a revamp of the 757 and 767 programs to meet future demand.
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EU Nations Look To Overturn Cancellation Refund Requirement
Passengers in Europe are already struggling to get refunds from many airlines, and this situation could get worse. A group of 12 EU countries has today written to the European Commission requesting a suspension of the law that requires them to offer refunds. The Commission has already stated that the law still applies, but now individual countries are attempting to change things directly.
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Singapore Airlines To Allow Complimentary Rebooking For New Tickets
For travelers who are planning to book flights with Singapore Airlines, they can continue to do so without worry. The airline is offering complimentary rebooking for all SIA and SilkAir tickets issued from 15th March to 30th June 2020.
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Southwest CEO Considers Selling Fewer Aircraft Seats
In an earnings call on April 28th, Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly indicated that the airline is looking at ways to adapt in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. To promote healthy flying, the airline is even considering selling fewer seats on aircraft to encourage social distancing onboard, according to The Points Guy.
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Why Are Australian States Fighting For Virgin Australia?
The first Virgin Australia creditor’s meeting is scheduled for today and key consortiums of potential buyers coming together. On the sidelines, individual Australian States remain noisy bit players. New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland have all expressed interest in financially contributing to the resurrection of Virgin Australia.
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Copa Airlines Expects To Cancel 88% Of June Flights
Copa Airlines is currently expecting to operate just 12% of its original schedule in June. The Panamanian airline also said yesterday that it might not have enough liquidity to survive the crisis. What does this mean for Central American aviation?
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Could Covid Mean The End For British Airways' Boeing 747s?
British Airways had intended to retire its fleet of Boeing 747 aircraft across the coming years. However, with other airlines speeding up aircraft retirements, could the BA 747 meet an early end?
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Portugese Government Preparing For TAP Airline Intervention
TAP Air Portugal came closer to receiving support today, with an indication from the Portuguese government that it will intervene. This could ensure the survival of the airline, but does it mean the government will increase its 50% stake?
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Goodbye SAA: South Africa To Get A New National Carrier
South African Airways seems to have reached the end of the line. Despite clinging on to life for the past few months, the airline is now just days away from either being wound down slowly or liquidated quickly, depending on the actions of its 4,700 employees. This would make way for a new national carrier, one which it is hoped will provide jobs for the many who are set to lose out with the closure of SAA.
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Seattle's Paine Field To Begin Screening Passengers
Seattle’s Paine Field (PAE) has implemented fever detection systems for passengers as of April 29th. The method is non-invasive and non-contact. Passengers will be screened prior to entering the security checkpoint.
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Atlanta Airport Plans To Defer Airport Landing Fee Payments
Amid crashing demand for air travel and airlines canceling thousands of flights, Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is moving to defer landing fee payments. Fees for April, May, and June will be deferred until the beginning of 2021, pending approval from the City of Atlanta.
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Belgrade Airport Feels Sharp 95% Drop In Passenger Numbers
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport recorded a 95% drop in passenger numbers since 15th March, when Serbia abruptly declared a state of emergency. The decline in passenger numbers follows two months of double-digit growth, so it comes as a particular blow for Serbian aviation.
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