Martin Needham

Boeing Temporarily Suspends MAX Production

NINE MONTHS after the loss of Ethiopian Airlines flight 302, Boeing confirmed it would “prioritise the delivery of stored aircraft” and “temporarily suspend production” of the 737 MAX from January 1.

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Bold Ambition

Virgin Atlantic has revealed some exciting initiatives. While British Airways has been busy wrapping itself in the Union flag for its 100th anniversary, the Gatwick-based carrier has unveiled a daring vision of expansion which will see the old rivals go head to head.

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Rovos Air Convair Metropolitan Crash

The South African Civil Aviation Authority’s findings following crash in Pretoria.

Aeroscopia’s Expanding Fleet

Toulouse aviation museum Aeroscopia has inducted five commercial airliners into its expanding collection.

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Doing Things The Baltic Way

Having faced financial turmoil less than a decade ago, airBaltic is in the midst of renaissance, with an ambitious growth plan and fleet renewal programme well under way. Martin Needham speaks to the company’s CEO and chairman of the board, Martin Gauss, as the company looks to a brighter future.

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Thomas Cook Collapses

AFTER MONTHS of uncertainty and numerous attempts to secure funding or sell parts of the company, Thomas Cook Group entered compulsory liquidation on September 23.

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More Than A Flag Carrier

The winds of change are howling in the southern Indian Ocean....