Page 27 - Aviation

US citizens, expats rushing home amid second Covid-19 wave in India

While travel firms are seeing a surge in inquiries, Air India is operating extra flights from Delhi to New York, Newark, and San Francisco and higher capacity Boeing 777 aircraft from Mumbai to Newark

Airbus sticks with plan to raise production of its jets, shares rise

India is one of Airbus' biggest markets

Boeing halts 737 MAX deliveries due to electrical issues, shares fall

Boeing's shares fell nearly 3%

Boeing posts $537 million loss in first quarter, less than a year ago

Boeing Co reported a wider than expected first-quarter loss on Wednesday

Covid-19 risk greater if passengers board flight back to front, says study

Back-to-front boarding is also twice as risky as letting passengers on at random.

Air India cancels April 24-30 London flights after UK limits entry

As many as 13 flights will be cancelled between London and Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru in this period

Covid-19: Hong Kong suspends flights connecting India from Apr 20 to May 3

Hong Kong has announced the suspension of all flights connecting with India for 14 days starting Tuesday amid the rising number of Covid-19 cases in the region

Raging Covid-19 pandemic isn't going to free up middle seats on planes

The risk of catching the virus onboard drops by 57% when middle seats are left unoccupied on planes, according to a recent study

Empty middle seats may reduce Covid-19 exposure on flights, lab study finds

Leaving middle seats open could provide airline passengers more protection from the novel coronavirus: study

Covid-19 risk on flights drops by half when middle seats kept vacant: Study

Some carriers never limited seating as a result of the pandemic and others lifted the practice months ago

Global air travel stuck behind 2019 level, capacity at 58% of pre-Covid

Globally, scheduled capacity is stuck at about 58% of pre-pandemic levels, says John Grant, chief analyst at aviation data specialist OAG

Boeing recommends 16 carriers to address new electrical issues in 737 MAX

American aerospace major Boeing announced that it has recommended 16 carriers to address a potential electrical issue in a specific group of 737 MAX planes

Taiwan reports another incursion by Chinese warplane, says report

In yet another incursion, a Chinese warplane entered the Taiwanese southwest air defence identification zone (ADIZ) on Saturday.

US fund Interups enters Indian skies with 49% stake purchase in Trujet

Exact investment sum yet to be finalised; Interups had earlier bid for Air India but withdrew its offer as the airline's employees were unwilling to join hands for the bid

Alliance Air deboards four for not following Covid-appropriate behaviour

The circular stated that people on board found not following Covid-appropriate behaviour or not wearing masks despite repeated warnings would be treated as "unruly" passengers and action will be taken

2,000 flights cancelled in Denver as heavy snowstorm arrives in the region

More than 2,000 flights have been cancelled over the weekend at Denver International Airport as a major snowstorm strikes the region

US lawmaker urges FAA to extend 'zero-tolerance' policy past March 30

The FAA said in response it would respond directly to DeFazio but added it expected all airline passengers to abide by federal requirements "to wear a mask while in flight and in transportation hubs

About 580,000 frequent fliers' data breached, says Singapore Airlines

Around 580,000 privilege fliers, KrisFlyer and PPS members, have been affected by a data breach, Singapore Airlines (SIA) has said

Boeing looking for new $4 billion revolving credit facility: Report

Boeing Co has approached a group of banks for a new $4 billion revolving credit facility, according to a person familiar with the matter

SpiceJet, WheelTug tie up for electric taxi system production slots

Budget carrier SpiceJet on Wednesday said it has tied-up with WheelTug Plc for reserving 400 production slots for the electric taxi system