The low-cost carrier is taking a series of measures to keep its passengers in the air while also allowing a limited number of refunds.
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Airbus, China sign massive deal as Boeing falters
The agreement covers the purchase of 290 A320-family and 10 A350-family aircraft by Chinese airlines.
Read More »MAX crisis: How Europe’s airlines are affected
With the grounding of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft likely to drag on for months, some airlines are in a far worse position than others.
Read More »Boeing quietly launches “world’s longest plane”
Amid the controversy over its 737 MAX aircraft, Boeing unveiled the 777X in an employee-only preview rather than a public event.
Read More »“Clear similarities” in air disasters
Ethiopia’s transport minister says there were altitude fluctuations in the minutes after take-off during two doomed flights.
Read More »Similarities between Ethiopia, Indonesia crashes
The last 737 MAX 8 aircraft flying anywhere worldwide are grounded as the United States’ FAA says there is evidence of a link.
Read More »Lufthansa Group orders 40 aircraft, sells A380s
The order is for twin-engine Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and Airbus A350-900 long-haul planes, to replace four-engine aircraft.
Read More »“We expect Boeing to take this bill”: Norwegian
Norwegian says it will demand compensation from Boeing over having to ground its 737 MAX 8 fleet.
Read More »Norwegian grounds its 18 737 MAX planes
Meanwhile, the UK, France and Germany have joined other countries in banning the MAX 8 from their airspace.
Read More »Singapore, Australia ban Boeing 737 MAX
The number of countries grounding Boeing's MAX 8 after Sunday’s disaster is increasing, but Icelandair and Norwegian have confidence in the model.
Read More »Airlines ground Boeing 737 MAX 8 after crash
China, Ethiopia, Indonesia and others have taken the step to stop all flights, are making emergency inspections or are seeking further clarity.
Read More »Second fatal Boeing 737 MAX 8 crash
An Ethiopian Airlines MAX 8 with 157 people on board crashed minutes after take-off, the same new aircraft type as the Lion Air crash last year.
Read More »IAG orders 18 long-haul aircraft for BA
Coming as the group announces a rise in profits, the multi-billion-dollar deal will replace British Airways’ ageing 747 fleet.
Read More »Icelandair takes on new aircraft type
The delivery from Singapore-based leasing company BOC Aviation comes as Icelandair seeks to renew its ageing fleet.
Read More »Ryanair to fly new MAX 8 to Sweden
Passengers flying between London Stansted and both Gothenburg and Stockholm will be among the first to feel the MAX 8-200.
Read More »“What revolution looks like”: first pilot-less passenger flight
Boeing’s newly designed autonomous passenger air vehicle has completed its first flight, with more testing to follow.
Read More »Lion Air crash cockpit voice recorder found
It is hoped that the device, which was buried in eight metres of mud, will reveal the pilots’ conversations.
Read More »Embraer backs partnership with Boeing
The plane-maker’s board has backed a sale of its commercial aviation division, following government approval in Brazil.
Read More »Norwegian launches free long-haul Wi-Fi
The airline has started to roll out Wi-Fi connectivity on its long-haul fleet, including a high-speed option for a fee.
Read More »Boeing delivers the 787th 787
Since its first delivery in September 2011, the efficient aircraft type has flown nearly 300 million passengers on more than 1.5 million flights.
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