Boeing Looks to 2023
What happened to Boeing? One of the most storied companies in the U.S., and one of its largest exporters, now is foundering. Long known for its engineering prowess — it…
Edward Russell
Edward was Skift’s Washington, D.C.-based airlines reporter from 2020-2023. He’s covered the industry from the American-US Airways combo to the depths of the coronavirus pandemic. He enjoys bikes, trains and runs with his dog, Heathrow.
Aeromexico Receives Approval For Bankruptcy Exit
A U.S. bankruptcy court judge has approved Aeromexico's reorganization plan and paved the way for the airline to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection before the end of the first quarter.
Cathay Pacific Struggles
Cathay Pacific is struggling under new travel restrictions from the Hong Kong government, and the lack of any significant support from the government means it’s back in the red. Hosts…
Chinese Airlines Warn of $7 Billion in Losses After Roller Coaster 2021
The Covid-19 pandemic took a financial toll on Air China, China Eastern Airlines, and China Southern Airlines in 2021 despite early optimism that the Chinese domestic market could fully recover…
Cargo Led Air Traffic Recovery in 2021
Air cargo proved a lifeline again for airlines in 2021, as global international passenger traffic remained mired at a fraction of its 2019 levels, data from the trade group IATA reveal.
Hong Kong Restrictions Push Cathay Pacific Back Into The Red
Cathay Pacific Airways is back to burning cash, following the Hong Kong government's renewed travel restrictions and quarantine rules that aim to keep the Omicron variant at bay.
All The Hullaballoo Over 5G
The rollout of 5G wireless technology threatened major disruptions to the U.S. air transport system until it didn’t, in a crisis that J.P. Morgan analyst Jamie Baker likened to Y2K.…
Latam, Aeromexico Face Allegations of Coercive Tactics in Bankruptcy Restructurings
Aeromexico and Latam Airlines Group cannot catch a break in their separate, but fraught, U.S. Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructurings. Both airlines face allegations of using coercive tactics, namely offering creditors…
Pilot Shortage Cost American $61 Million in Fourth Quarter
U.S. airlines face an increasingly challenging situation finding pilots for their regional affiliates. This shortage is affecting schedules and the recovery and, at least for American Airlines, costing millions of…
American Airlines Cites Pilot Shortage For Route Suspensions
American Airlines will temporarily suspend at least seven regional routes this spring amid a worsening shortage of pilots facing U.S. regional carriers.