Russian Aircraft Banned from U.S. Airspace as Aviation World Responds to Ukraine Crisis

  The growing list of sanctions against both the Russian Federation and airlines operating there include cancelled interline agreements, closed airspace and reduced support to keep aircraft running.   U.S., European Union Closes Airspace, Businesses Cancel Agreements According to CNN, the member nations of the European Union, the United Kingdom …

Air Travel Sector May Not Fully Recover Until 2024

  In a press release, the organization says current analytics suggests carriers may not see pre-pandemic traveler numbers until 2024 at the earliest.   Domestic Travel Expected to Recover Faster Than International Fares The new forecast for aviation recovery is based on the load factors from throughout 2021 and projections …

Flight Attendants Union Expects Face Mask Mandate Extension

  The New York Times reports the group expects the White House to keep the mandate in place indefinitely, claiming there is still protection needed for flight attendants and other passengers. Union leadership has not yet made a formal request for a policy extension.   AFA-CWA Calls Face Coverings Part …

Eurocontrol Closes Ukraine Airspace for Commercial Aviation

  The Wall Street Journal reports Eurocontrol has closed the Ukranian air to all civil aircraft with fighting begins, due to the “potential hazard” to all flights.   Ukrainian Airspace Closed After Airstrikes and Attacks The airspace closure coincides with the nation declaring a state of emergency after Russian troops …

Airbus A380 Finds New Life as Hydrogen Engine Demonstrator

  The French aerospace giant announced a new partnership with CFM International to use the giant airframe to test fly a hydrogen-powered engine, hoping to bring it into service in 13 years.   Partnership Looks to Adapt GE Engine for Hydrogen for A380 Test Flights The partnership between Airbus and …

The Complicated Legacy left by Retiring American Airlines CEO Doug Parker

American Airlines CEO Doug Parker has announced his retirement. I thought it would be good to look at his legacy not just for his 35-year career in aviation but specifically on American Airlines itself. Click through because you want to see how biased I will be. The post The Complicated …