International flight bookings near 2019 levels
ALEXANDRIA/VA (USA) – Flight bookings for international business travel this fall are nearing 2019 levels, in a sign of recovery, according to a travel data firm, but climate concerns and economic clouds could mute demand for work-related trips. Business travel … Continue reading International flight bookings near 2019 levels
Airbus sells Derazona Helicopter to Indonesia
JAKARTA – Airbus Helicopters has secured an H160 order from Derazona Helicopters in Indonesia, launching this new rotorcraft in the country’s oil and gas sector. The multi-mission H160 will play an important role in the expansion plans of the Indonesian operator … Continue reading Airbus sells Derazona Helicopter to Indonesia
Biotechnology solutions for aviation security
Toulouse – Airbus and Koniku Inc. have made a significant step forward in the co-development of a solution for aircraft and airport security operations by extending research activities to include biological hazard detection capabilities, as well as chemical and explosive threats. … Continue reading Biotechnology solutions for aviation security
IATA: Industry Losses to Top $84 Billion in 2020
Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its financial outlook for the global air transport industry showing that airlines are expected to lose $84.3 billion in 2020 for a net profit margin of -20.1%. Revenues will fall 50% to … Continue reading IATA: Industry Losses to Top $84 Billion in 2020
ACI and IATA: Roadmap for Aviation Industry Restart
Montreal/Geneva – Airports Council International (ACI) World and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have called on governments to ensure any new measures introduced for airports and airlines in the wake of COVID-19 are supported by scientific evidence and are consistent … Continue reading ACI and IATA: Roadmap for Aviation Industry Restart