Philippine Airlines files for bankruptcy protection in US

Philippine Airlines files for bankruptcy protection in US

The US bankruptcy judge in New York has yet to approve the plan, which provides for a $2 billion debt reduction. Under its majority shareholder’s plan, Philippine Airlines will receive $505 million in equity and debt financing, as well as $150 million in debt financing from new investors. The company reports that 90 percent of … Read more

“Stay home,” pleads the New York City transit chief in the face of Henri’s impact – Telemundo New York (47)

“Stay home,” pleads the New York City transit chief in the face of Henri’s impact – Telemundo New York (47)

NEW YORK – Henri’s fury began to be felt in our area since Saturday night, and although it weakened this Sunday to a tropical storm, it still threatens to cause blackouts, disrupt road and air traffic, knock down trees and powerful storm surges from Long Island to parts of Connecticut. Governor Ned Lamont implemented a … Read more

Embraer profitable for the first time in three years

Embraer profitable for the first time in three years

Embraer has been loss-making for so long, in part because a lot of money was invested in Boeing’s failed takeover of the commercial aircraft division. This was followed by the corona crisis from the beginning of last year, with a huge impact on the aviation sector. Orders and deliveriesThe Brazilians delivered 14 commercial aircraft and … Read more

JetBlue launched cheap flights between New York and London

JetBlue launched cheap flights between New York and London

The desire to fly between the US and Great Britain had been alive for some time at JetBlue, and was made possible by the purchase of the Airbus A321LR, the Long Range version of the A321neo. As a result, the budget airline was finally able to announce the long-awaited regular service in March this year. … Read more

Dufry Duty Free Stores See Gradual Recovery in the United States

Dufry Duty Free Stores See Gradual Recovery in the United States

The Swiss operator of duty-free shops Dufry on Tuesday reported a gradual recovery in its sales in the United States, Central America and the Caribbean with the advance of vaccination, Asia remaining on the other hand very affected by the decline in international travel. Read also :Madrid invests in Barcelona airport The group, strongly shaken … Read more

TUI brings all five aviation subsidiaries under one management

TUI brings all five aviation subsidiaries under one management

Essential parts are merged into specialized departments. “During the restructuring, we adjusted our fleet size and bundled flight operations. We are well prepared for the time after the pandemic.” The plans for the merger were already announced last year announced, and Ciomperlik now confirms that they are continuing. The five TUI airlines have a total … Read more

Green Airlines can no longer offer flights

Green Airlines can no longer offer flights

Green Airlines does not want to say much about it, except that they are busy looking for a new partner for the flight operations. “Passengers will be informed about the follow-up as soon as possible. If a flight is cancelled, you will be fully reimbursed for the ticket costs,” the company said in a statement. … Read more

Alitalia successor ITA close to large order for new aircraft

Alitalia successor ITA close to large order for new aircraft

Airbus would have the best credentials to replace the current fleet of Airbus A319s, A320s and A321s with the A320neo series. According to the newspaper, ITA has 4.5 billion euros ready to attract more than eighty devices through leasing companies. Boeing also seems to be looking forward to an order. Alitalia is currently deploying the … Read more

FAA quickly changes the rules: Dutch student is not an astronaut but a space tourist

FAA quickly changes the rules: Dutch student is not an astronaut but a space tourist

In an article on nos.nl let a number of Dutch space experts shine their light on the performance of the Oisterwijker. The question is: can Daemen call himself “the third Dutch astronaut, after Wubbo Ockels and André Kuipers (or the fourth, if you include the Dutch-born American astronaut Lodewijk van den Berg)?” The FAA, which … Read more

FAA: Pressure Switch Inspections on All Boeing 737s

FAA: Pressure Switch Inspections on All Boeing 737s

Boeing 737 users should repeatedly test the switches and replace them if necessary. Manufacturer Boeing, which previously informed customers about the problem, said in a response that it supports the FAA guideline. Failure of the switches can cause the so-called cabin altitude warning system will not activate if the air pressure in the cabin exceeds … Read more