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15.08.2020

Middle Eastern rivalry: Qatar Airways and Emirates endless dance

Qatar Airways and Emirates go head-to-head in rebuilding their previous network sizes in the wake of COVID-19’ initial wave. The two Middle Eastern giants, Qatar Airways and Emirates, mid-July 2020 have showcased increasing competitiveness, going back and forth to take the top network position. Looking at the last 30 days of airlines’ press releases for Читать полностью

Источник: aerotime.aero

05.08.2020

Despite damages, Beirut airport continues operating normally

Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport’s (BEY) building sustained damage by the massive ammonium nitrate explosion that leveled Beirut port and caused over 100 casualties on August 4, 2020. Despite that, reportedly, its operations were not interrupted. According to information posted on Facebook group Lebanese Plane Spotters, the airport windows were shattered and some light structures collapsed. Читать полностью

Источник: aerotime.aero

24.06.2020

South African Airways headed for privatization?

South African Airways, which has been under a business rescue process since December 2019, attracted interest from private investors and airline partners to establish a new airline in South Africa, stated a publicly issued letter by the South African Department of Enterprises (DPE). Читать полностью

Источник: aerotime.aero

24.06.2020

No layoffs for China Airlines thanks to cargo operations

The flag-carrier from Taiwan currently only operates around 200 passenger flights a month, which is a significant drop compared with 200 flights a day before the pandemic. The implementation rate is about 3 - 4% only. The airline's overall revenue from passenger operations in April and May has fallen from NTD 8-9 billion (around USD 300 million) to only NTD 300-500 million (around USD 16 million). Читать полностью

Источник: aerotime.aero

24.06.2020

DHL signs up for three additional 767 P2F conversions

DHL signed up for three Boeing 767-300 aircraft to be converted to freighters, including an extra fourth aircraft as an option, the company that will partake the conversions, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), announced on June 22, 2020. As of June 22, 2020, DHL owns 11 Boeing 767 freighters, 10 of which were converted from passenger aircraft, planespotters.net data shows. Читать полностью

Источник: aerotime.aero