With Flybe almost collapsing for the second time in less than a year and the British Government stepping in to save the regional airline, the latter action by the authorities hit a nerve for some airline executives. Specifically, Michael O’Leary, the chief of Ryanair and Willie Walsh, the chief of British Airways’ parent company, International Airlines Group (IAG).
An Algerian Sukhoi Su-30 fighter crashed in the early evening of January 27, 2020, during a routine exercise, in the commune of Ain Zitoun, northeastern Algeria.
Airbus said it reached an agreement in principle with French, United Kingdom and the United States authorities, which were investigating suspected bribery, corruption, as well as, in the United States’ case, alleged violations of export controls allegations.
For the sixth time, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has postponed the first delivery of its regional jet, the SpaceJet, to late 2021 or 2022, according to local media reports. The newest delay is reportedly due to a redesign of the electrical system which will require further certifications.
Boeing and Embraer have obtained the authorization for their joint venture by Brazilian regulators. The two companies are now waiting for the final approval from European authorities.
