Emirates to Operate Limited Passenger Flights in May
Emirates is set to operate limited passenger services to Frankfurt (02, 04, 06, 09, 11, 13 May), London Heathrow (03, 05, 07, 10, 12, 14 May), Manila (3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 16 May),…
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Air New Zealand Signs Government Deal to Provide World Cargo
The International Airfreight Capacity agreement with the Ministry of Transport will allow exporters and importers the ability to access key markets in a world where available air freight capacity is reduced due to the COVID-19…
Air New Zealand Thanks Customers for Being Named #1 on Both Sides of the Tasman
Australians and Kiwis have chosen Air New Zealand as their most trusted, respected and admired company - and the airline has a message of thanks as it faces a tough road ahead. Quiet skies haven't stopped Aussies…
Layoffs in Corporate Australia & New Zealand as Crisis Deepens
(Reuters) - The coronavirus outbreak has virtually shut down corporate Australia and New Zealand, forcing companies to throw out their strategic plans and resulting in thousands of layoffs or staff suspensions. Listed companies in both…
GSV Bids $2.5 Billion for Malaysia Airlines
FILE PHOTO: A Malaysia Airlines plane is seen at Kingsford Smith International Airport in Sydney KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Privately held Golden Skies Ventures (GSV) has made a $2.5 billion offer to fully take over…
South Korea Budget Carrier Eastar Jet to Lay Off 700 Employees
SEOUL, April 2 (Reuters) - South Korean budget airline Eastar Jet plans to lay off about 700 out of some 1,600 employees due to operational difficulties from the coronavirus outbreak, the carrier's spokesman said on…
Air New Zealand Lays Off 3,500 Employees as Virus Halts Travel
(Reuters) - Air New Zealand <AIR.NZ> said on Tuesday nearly a third of its employees, about 3,500, will be laid off in the coming months, as it grapples with severe global travel curbs due to…
Boeing Receives $1.5 Billion P-8A Poseidon U.S. Navy Contract
The U.S. Navy awarded Boeing [NYSE: BA] a $1.5 billion production contract for the next 18 P-8A Poseidon aircraft. The contract includes eight aircraft for the U.S. Navy, six aircraft for the Republic of Korea…
South Korea Pension Fund Backs Korean Air Chairman
SEOUL, March 26 (Reuters) - South Korea's National Pension Service (NPS) will vote for Hanjin Group chairman Walter Cho to keep his board seat in Korean Air's parent firm Hanjin Kal at a shareholders' meeting…
Hawaiian Airlines to Focus on Critical Flights and Cargo Service
Airline to serve San Francisco and Los Angeles dailyAmerican Samoa weekly starting in April Hawaiian Airlines is reducing its April flight schedule due to the COVID-19 pandemic with a commitment to continue offering its guests…