Frank Jackman, Author at FreightWaves

Feb- 2020 -

5 February

FAA denies requests to extend drone remote ID comment period

The Federal Aviation Administration’s drone remote identification rulemaking was years in the making, but the agency doesn’t want to give industry and drone users extra time to comment on its…

4 February

Air Cargo

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Etihad Airways selling aircraft in $1 billion deal

Abu Dahbi-based combination airline Etihad is selling its Airbus A330s and Boeing 777s but plans to lease back the Boeing widebodies.

3 February

Air Cargo

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NYK Lines takes $144 million charge for Nippon Cargo Airlines subsidiary

Nippon Cargo Airlines' parent company is taking a $144 million charge against earnings.

3 February

Air Cargo

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Hawaiian Air Cargo adds more inter-island freighter flights

Hawaiian Airlines is expanding its short-haul cargo operations this month and expects its new 787s to add long-haul cargo capacity next year.

3 February

Legal issues

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Airbus agrees to pay record $3.9 billion to settle bribery claims

Airbus will pay penalties in France, the U.S. and U.K. for using go-betweens to bribe airlines and governments to buy Airbus products.

Jan- 2020 -

30 January

Air Cargo

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WHO declares coronavirus a public health emergency, but doesn’t urge travel ban

The World Health Organization’s leadership went out of its way to praise China for its handling of the deadly outbreak.

30 January

Air Cargo

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Boeing 777X will have more belly capacity than current 777s

Boeing is planning to begin 777X deliveries next year, but it is unclear when airlines will begin flying the new widebody.

29 January

Air Cargo

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Carriers begin suspending service to China as coronavirus outbreak worsens

Delta, Air Canada and Lufthansa are among the international airlines reducing or suspending flights to China as the coronavirus spreads.

29 January

Air Cargo

Frank Jackman

MAX grounding pushes Boeing to $1 billion fourth-quarter loss

Boeing’s earnings and revenue failed to meet expectations, and the manufacturer revealed billions more in MAX-related costs.

28 January

Company earnings

Alaska Airlines jet on the tarmac at sunset

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Alaska Air Group posts strong fourth-quarter earnings

Alaska Airlines’ parent company also reported hefty full-year earnings in what the CEO called a “fantastic year.”