Airlines

Airbus tells airlines some of their deliveries in 2025 and 2026 may be delayed
Airbus tells airlines some of their deliveries in 2025 and 2026 may be delayed
Airbus has been warning airlines that some of their aircraft deliveries due in the next two years risk being delayed, an indication that supply-chain glitches at the world’s largest...
American Airlines’ flight attendants prepare to strike
American Airlines’ flight attendants prepare to strike
A UNION representing flight attendants for American Airlines Group said on Thursday they are preparing to strike after contract negotiations with the carrier failed to produce an agreement this...
United Airlines cuts hiring plans for 2024 due to Boeing delays
United Airlines cuts hiring plans for 2024 due to Boeing delays
UNITED Airlines will hire fewer-than-expected employees this year due to delays in aircraft deliveries from Boeing, a company executive said on Tuesday (Jun 4). Kate Gebo, head of United’s human...
Global airlines raise 2024 profit outlook as travel soars
Global airlines raise 2024 profit outlook as travel soars
Global airlines on Monday (Jun 3) raised their profit forecast for 2024 and projected industry-wide revenues just shy of US$1 trillion as a record number of travellers board flights.The...
Airlines eye ‘new frontier’ of AI ahead of global summit
Airlines eye ‘new frontier’ of AI ahead of global summit
AIRLINES may not be replacing pilots with artificial intelligence (AI) anytime soon, but aviation industry experts say the new technology is already revolutionising the way they do business.“Data and...
Aircraft shortages turn into cash bonanza for some airlines
Aircraft shortages turn into cash bonanza for some airlines
AIRCRAFT shortages are turning into a moneymaker for some airlines as the dearth of supply allows carriers to sell new planes to leasing companies at much higher prices than...
American Airlines cuts profit outlook as commercial chief departs
American Airlines cuts profit outlook as commercial chief departs
AMERICAN Airlines disclosed the departure of its chief commercial officer and cut its profit guidance heading into the crucial summer travel season, dragging shares down across the US airline...
Competition watchdog clears ANA’s proposed acquisition of Nippon Cargo Airlines
Competition watchdog clears ANA’s proposed acquisition of Nippon Cargo Airlines
Singapore’s competition watchdog has assessed that ANA Holdings’ proposed acquisition of Japanese cargo airline Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) will not result in a substantial lessening of competition within any...
Fliers are freaking out over safety after Boeing, Singapore Airlines mishaps
Fliers are freaking out over safety after Boeing, Singapore Airlines mishaps
A SPATE of high-profile airline accidents this year have left a lasting impression on the public.There was the fiery Japan Airlines runway collision on Jan 2, followed days later...
Singapore Airlines shares slip 1.3% after turbulent flight
Singapore Airlines shares slip 1.3% after turbulent flight
SINGAPORE Airlines shares fell more than 1 per cent in early trade on Thursday, following a deadly turbulence-hit flight.