China Operations Have Been Impacted, In Particular

Airbus Statement: Airbus is closely monitoring the evolution of the Coronavirus situation and following the World Health Organization travel advice that is affecting Airbus globally. The Company is regularly updating staff on the situation and on necessary precautions to take. Airbus China is observing Chinese Government requirements for staff to work from home and is facilitating with IT equipment so employees from all locations including Tianjin do not need to travel to work where possible. With regards to the business impact, China domestic and worldwide travel restrictions are posing some logistical challenges. The Tianjin Final Assembly Line facility is currently close

Supply Chain Capability Continues to Grow

Boeing has confirmed it will retire the highly-recognized Aviall brand name. Parts, equipment and supply chain solutions previously sold by Aviall will be offered directly by Boeing through its portfolio of aerospace aftermarket supply chain service offerings. The change is part of the company’s plan to integrate and align its businesses under the Boeing brand and systems.

Coronavirus Continues to Impact Air Travel and Commerce All Over The World

Every two years, high-level government and military delegations, as well as senior corporate executives around the world attend the picturesque Singapore Airshow to do business in this popular region. It’s reportedly Asia’s largest Airshow, so it has become a pivotal place for leading aerospace companies and  growing operations to see and be seen. However; the specter of possible exposure to the Coronavirus is creating serious concerns and the threat of affiliated hazards is causing many to cancel their plans to attend. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has already bailed out and the Feb. 10 Singapore Airshow Aviation Leadership

One Of Several Actions In A Move Toward More Sustainable Future

Building on its $2 million investment for an ongoing feasibility study with Northwest Advanced Bio-Fuels (NWABF), Delta has entered into one of the largest airline offtake agreements of its kind to purchase sustainable aviation fuel, if produced, from NWABF.

Announce Joint Venture Agreement Aimed At Providing Customers With Enhanced Flight Connectivity

All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have signed a joint venture framework agreement that would deepen the partnership between the two Star Alliance carriers.

Alleges Multiple Violations Of The Railway Labor Act

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has filed a lawsuit against ExpressJet Airlines, a United Express carrier, in a federal district court in Atlanta. The lawsuit alleges that the company triggered a "major dispute" under the Railway Labor Act (RLA), the law governing airline and railroad labor relations, when it unilaterally offered a bonus program to attract new airframe and powerplant (A&P) mechanics while it was negotiating with the union over fair pay rates for those workers.