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IATA to launch travel pass this month; in talks with Indian authorities

To provide easier air travel amid the coronavirus pandemic, global airlines' body IATA plans to launch its travel pass by the end of March

United Airlines orders 25 more Boeing 737 MAX jets: Report

This brings its total to 180 in the coming years

China studies Boeing 737 MAX recertification, wants concerns addressed

China's aviation regulator said on Monday that its major safety concerns with the Boeing Co 737 MAX have to be 'properly addressed'

Actively pursuing Airbus to begin manufacturing aeroplanes in India: Goyal

Goyal on Saturday said he is 'actively pursuing' Airbus to begin manufacturing aeroplanes in India

IndiGo to operate select domestic flights from T1 in Mumbai

The changes will come into effect on March 10

Four entities show interest to set up leasing shops in GIFT city

Besides, SpiceJet plans to lease seaplanes from India; Hindustan Aeronautics will explore channelising lease agreement--being discussed with Alliance Air for two Dornier aircraft--through IFSC

Boeing 777 makes emergency landing in Moscow: Reports

Russian media report that a Boeing 777 plane made an emergency landing in Moscow in the early hours of Friday

Pandemic pushes British Airways-owner IAG to record $9 billion loss

The group, which also owns Aer Lingus, Iberia and Vueling, has been trying to boost its finances as the crisis drags on

Planemaker Airbus unveils emissions data amid climate pressure

Airbus also reported emissions from its factories, giving a glimpse of a multinational network linked by boats, trucks, barges and huge airlifters

Outlook for airlines deteriorating in 202: Global Industry body

Global airline industry body IATA warned that the outlook for airlines had weakened since its December forecasts

Boeing 747 cargo plane drops engine parts; investigation launched

In the Dutch incident, witnesses heard one or two explosions shortly after take-off and the pilot was informed by air traffic control that an engine was on fire, Hendriks said.

Air India Express plane hits electric pole while taxiing; passengers safe

The plane suffered a minor damage on its right wing

Airbus CEO urges trade war ceasefire, easing of Covid travel bans

France has defended recently introduced border restrictions, saying they will help the government avoid a new lockdown and stay in force until at least the end of February

Govt likely to remove fare band, other restrictions on aviation: Puri

Domestic air traffic expected to increase further in the coming summer season

Pawan Hans privatisation received multiple preliminary bids: Dipam secy

The government has received multiple preliminary bids for strategic sale of Pawan Hans, DIPAM Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Thursday.

Air France-KLM expects bailout in weeks as cash burn mounts in Covid

Talks are ongoing between the carrier's biggest shareholders, the French and Dutch governments, and the European Commission about a rescue package

Vistara commences non-stop flights on Delhi-Frankfurt route

Full-service carrier Vistara on Thursday commenced non-stop flight operations between Delhi and Frankfurt

Airbus lost $1.3 billion amid pandemic; expects better 2021

The firm expects to deliver hundreds of planes and make a profit this year

UAE aviation agency clears Boeing 737 Max to fly again after 2 years

The United Arab Emirates, a key international travel hub, announced on Wednesday it has lifted its ban on Boeing's 737 Max, allowing the plane to return to its skies

IndiGo to start flights connecting Durgapur with three cities from April 22

The airline said it will start flights connecting Durgapur in Bengal with three cities across the country