AirlinesHow investments made Delta Air Lines losses go from bad to worse In 2019, Delta Air Lines was a rare exception amongst the United States’ big three airlines: it was the only one that did not have to watch the 737 MAX rusting on the sidelines, collecting dust. It helped the airline propel into new heights. But moves made throughout the recent history of the Atlanta-based company made its recent losses go from bad to worse, as several of its investment recipients came tumbling down during the COVID-19 pandemic.
LinkChina Southern Launches ARJ21-700 Operations China Southern Airlines launched ARJ21-700 service Wednesday with an inaugural flight between Guangzhou and Jieyang, a city in eastern Guangdong province, becoming the fifth operator of the type after Air China, Jiangxi Air, Chengdu Airlines, and Genghis Khan Airlines.
LinkDelta 737-700s Now Slated to Retire by Year-end Delta Air Lines will retire another aircraft model from its fleet as it continues to wrestle with the “staggering” effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on commercial air travel and its earnings, which the Atlanta based carrier announced today amounted to a $7 billion pre-tax loss on a more than $11 billion decline in revenue in the year-over-year June quarter. Delta CEO Ed Bastian said on a Tuesday earnings call that the airline will retire its Boeing 737-700s this year, in addition to the previously announced retirements of its MD-88, MD-90, and Boeing 777s.
LinkAeroflot Reveals Plans To Reposition Itself As A 5 Star Airline The CEO of Aeroflot Group, Vitaly Savelyev, on Tuesday presented the Russian Prime Minister, Mikhail Mishustin, with a new strategy for the airline group. The plan, known as 30/30, is to be realised by 2028.
Link€3000 Fines For Airlines Carrying Some Passengers Without A COVID Test To Portugal The Portuguese government has introduced a system of fines for any airline carrying passengers into the country from a list of nations designated as high risk for COVID-19. From this week, all passengers from high-risk countries must carry a negative test, or both airlines and individuals risk being fined.
LinkSouth African Airways Sends 2 A350s To Spanish Aircraft Graveyard South African Airways has sent two of its Airbus A350s to a Spanish aircraft graveyard. The two A350s were leased from Avolon, joining the fleet last November, having previously flown for Hainan Airlines. According to data from Planespotters.net, both aircraft are no longer part of the SAA fleet.
LinkNepal Airlines Grounds Its Chinese Built Aircraft From July 16th onwards, Nepal Airlines will no longer operate all of its Chinese aircraft. This includes two Xian MA60s and four Harbin Y12s. The planes in question have not proven to be beneficial and are viewed as a liability.
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