First ‘mass air shipment’ of Pfizer’s Covid vaccine arrives as airlines prepare for more

United Airlines carried Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine from Brussels to Chicago O’Hare International Airport, according to people familiar with the matter. The United flight, first reported by the Wall Street Journal, required special approval from federal regulators to carry more dry ice than is normally allowed. Vaccines are stored at below-freezing temperatures. “Several vaccines need continued cold temperatures during transport, which, in some circumstances, require dry ice, a hazardous… (www.cnbc.com) עוד...

Man arrested for refusing to wear mask on Delta flight from Salt Lake City

A man was arrested after refusing to wear a face mask on a Delta Air Lines flight that was heading from Salt Lake City to San Francisco, authorities said. (nypost.com) עוד...

JetBlue’s First Airbus A220 Due For Delivery Next Month

JetBlue’s first A220 is on track to the delivered by next month. (simpleflying.com) עוד...

Accident: Cubana E110 at Havana on Nov 28th 2020, gear up landing

A Cubana de Aviacion Embraer EMB-110, registration CU-T1541 performing flight CU-801 from Nueva Gerona to Havana (Cuba) with 15 passengers and 4 crew, landed on Havana's runway 06 at 08:33L (13:33Z) but suffered a belly landing, skidded along the runway and came to a stop without any gear. There were no injuries, the aircraft sustained substantial damage. (avherald.com) עוד...

Emirates SkyCargo starts Airbus A380 "mini-freighter" charter operations

After the announcement of the A380's production shutdown, the aircraft still has a key role in aviation and the logistics sector... (cmsherbert.blogspot.com) עוד...

Delta Air Lines names logistics veteran to lead cargo

Robert Walpole is the new cargo boss at Delta after a promotion. (www.freightwaves.com) עוד...

American Airlines Plans Employee Only 737 MAX Flights To Nowhere

American Airlines is planning to reenter the Boeing 737 MAX to service from December 29th (simpleflying.com) עוד...

Airlines Hope New Digital Health Passport App Will Revive International Travel

There will soon be an app for international travelers that stores all their COVID-19 testing results and other important data to enable swifter, safer border crossings during the pandemic. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is in the final stage of developing a new digital health passport. (sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com) עוד...