Most of the world’s pilots are no longer flying for a living
More than half of the world’s airline pilots are no longer flying for a living, according to a worldwide survey...
Carriers
BlackRock ups shares in Atlas Air as institutional investors warm up to airfreight
BlackRock has increased its investment in Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings (AAWW). The asset manager — the world’s largest — had...
Virgin Atlantic launches UK-Norway service for seafood shipments
Virgin Atlantic Cargo is the latest airline to begin operating in Norway for seafood transport, according to representatives from the...
Sichuan Airlines prowls for A330-200F and plans for narrowbody freighters Â
Sichuan Airlines plans to add an A330-200F to its fleet this year in a move that would grow its freighter...
Alaska Airlines commits to continue passenger freighter ops in Q1
After experiencing a 15.8% year-over-year decline in cargo revenues in 2020, Alaska Airlines today announced plans to continue operating its...
Airbus completes first UPS A300F upgrade
UPS’ first A300-600F to undergo a major avionics upgrade by Airbus has made its way back to the U.S. after...
Eurocontrol unveils priority code for COVID-19 vaccine flights
Eurocontrol, which manages airspace for 41 European member states, is working with airlines and international aviation authorities to streamline trans-Atlantic...
Layoff tracker update: Europe faces more aviation layoffs to kick off 2021
Some U.S.-based carriers have staved off layoffs thanks to labor negotiations, unpaid leave for employees and additional support from federal...
