March 2020

Civilian aviation news, EXTRA NEWS March 31, 2020

American Airlines to retire more jets, including vintage 737s, in coronavirus downturn

(Reuters) – American Airlines Group Inc (AAL.O) is set to sharply increase the number of jets it is planning to retire beyond its announced plans…

Civilian aviation news, EXTRA NEWS March 31, 2020

Dubai to support Emirates airline, closes tourist market to fight coronavirus

(Reuters) – Dubai said on Tuesday it would help its state-run Emirates airline overcome the damaging impact of the coronavirus outbreak and enforced a full…

Boeing P-8A Poseidon 737-8FV 168853 US Navy

Military Aviation News March 31, 2020

Boeing Receives $1.5 Billion P-8A Poseidon Contract From U.S. Navy

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…

Civilian aviation news, EXTRA NEWS March 30, 2020

Plane explosion in Philippines kills eight, including two foreigners

(Reuters) – A medical evacuation plane exploded during take-off in the Philippine capital on Sunday, killing all eight passengers and crew, including an American and…

Civilian aviation news March 30, 2020

EasyJet grounds fleet as pandemic pushes airlines to the brink

(Reuters) – British budget airline easyJet (EZJ.L) has grounded its fleet of 344 planes and has no clear idea when it might resume flights, it…

EXTRA NEWS March 30, 2020

Airbus to pause majority of production in Spain until 9 April in COVID-19 environment

The Spanish Government announced new measures on 29 March in the fight against COVID-19. These measures are taking effect between Monday 30 March and Thursday…

General Aviation News March 29, 2020

KLM 747’s Farewell

Today KLM flies the last passenger-Boeing 747 from MexicoCity to Amsterdam Schiphol. Due to Corona virus the Queen of the Skies is not getting the…

Civilian aviation news March 27, 2020

EU Waives Slot Use Rule for Summer Season

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) thanked the European Union for agreeing to suspend the airport slot use rules for the whole summer season. “We…

Civilian aviation news March 27, 2020

Singapore Airlines latest to get massive rescue amid coronavirus crisis

(Reuters) – Singapore Airlines (SIAL.SI) said it had secured up to S$19 billion ($13 billion) of funding to help see it through the coronavirus crisis…

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News March 27, 2020

Last passenger flight KLM Boeing 747

Sunday March 29th marks the last passenger flight of a KLM Boeing 747. The flight KL686 from Mexico City to Amsterdam will be the last…

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News March 27, 2020

Embraer’s new, enhanced Phenom 300E receives ANAC, EASA and FAA approval, achieving triple-certification

Embraer Executive Jets announced that the new Phenom 300E — the fastest and longest-ranged single-pilot jet, capable of reaching Mach 0.80 — was granted its…

Boeing EA-18G Growler 168269/AB-502 US Navy

Military Aviation News March 26, 2020

Germany plans to procure up to 90 Eurofighters and 45 F-18 fighter aircraft.

The outdated Tornado fleet of the Bundeswehr is to be replaced from 2025 onwards by up to 90 additional Eurofighters and 45 F-18 fighters from…

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