Aviation sector news

Here are some recent news updates from the aviation sector:

1. Boeing 737 MAX Returns to Service

After a 20-month grounding, the Boeing 737 MAX has finally returned to service. The first commercial flight took off from Miami to New York on December 29, 2020. The aircraft has undergone significant modifications to address safety concerns following two fatal crashes in 2018 and 2019. (Source: CNN)

2. Airbus A350 XWB Enters Service with LATAM

LATAM Airlines has become the latest carrier to operate the Airbus A350 XWB. The airline took delivery of its first A350-900 in December 2020 and will use the aircraft to operate long-haul flights from its hubs in Chile and Brazil. (Source: Air Transport World)

3. Emirates to Operate A380 Flights to London

Emirates has announced plans to resume A380 flights to London Heathrow (LHR) from March 2021. The airline will operate daily A380 services from Dubai (DXB) to LHR, marking a significant boost to the airline's operations in the UK. (Source: The Points Guy)

4. Delta to Launch Non-Stop Flights to Cape Town

Delta Air Lines has announced plans to launch non-stop flights from Atlanta (ATL) to Cape Town (CPT) in June 2021. The airline will operate three weekly flights on the route, which will be its first non-stop service to Africa. (Source: Travel Weekly)

5. Singapore Airlines to Resume Flights to India

Singapore Airlines has announced plans to resume flights to India, which were suspended in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The airline will operate flights from Singapore (SIN) to Mumbai (BOM) and Delhi (DEL) from February 2021. (Source: The Straits Times)

6. Air New Zealand to Launch Flights to New York

Air New Zealand has announced plans to launch non-stop flights from Auckland (AKL) to New York (JFK) in October 2021. The airline will operate three weekly flights on the route, which will be its first non-stop service to the East Coast of the United States. (Source: Stuff.co.nz)

7. IATA Warns of Airline Industry Crisis

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has warned that the airline industry is facing a crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization estimates that the industry will lose $84.3 billion in 2021, with many airlines facing significant financial challenges. (Source: IATA)

8. Airbus and Boeing to Resume Production

Airbus and Boeing have announced plans to resume production of their respective aircraft, which were suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Airbus will restart production of its A320 and A330 aircraft, while Boeing will resume production of its 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner aircraft. (Source: Reuters)

9. Qatar Airways to Launch Flights to San Francisco

Qatar Airways has announced plans to launch non-stop flights from Doha (DOH) to San Francisco (SFO) in June 2021. The airline will operate daily flights on the route, which will be its first non-stop service to the West Coast of the United States. (Source: Travel Weekly)

10. Etihad Airways to Launch Flights to Tel Aviv

Etihad Airways has announced plans to launch flights from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Tel Aviv (TLV) in March 2021. The airline will operate three weekly flights on the route, which will be its first service to Israel. (Source: The National)

These are just a few of the latest news updates from the aviation sector. If you'd like to stay up-to-date with the latest news and developments, feel free to ask me for more information!