Magazine Issue

Air Transport World, April 2020

VOL. 57 NO. 3 March 20, 2020

Features

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The airline industry faces its biggest crisis ever

Mar 18, 2020
A virus tests and will reshape the air transport industry.
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South African Airways faces tough survival choices

Mar 20, 2020
South African Airways’ prospects seem grimmer by the day.
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Flight simulator availability another MAX challenge

Mar 20, 2020
How FFSs are used, rather than how many are available, may be the critical safety factor.
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Saudi Arabia pursues broader tourism market that could boost airlines

Mar 20, 2020
Saudi Arabia’s next major industry is likely to be tourism and its airlines stand to benefit.
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Longer-haul aircraft are forcing seat design changes

Mar 20, 2020
Cabin designers rethink comfort for ultra-long flights.
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IFC providers see growing demand for home-like connectivity in the air

Mar 20, 2020
Passenger expectations for onboard Wi-Fi are rising.
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Exclusive interview with UK transport minister

Mar 20, 2020
UK transport minister talks with ATW.
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US DOT works to clarify ‘unfair and deceptive practices'

Mar 20, 2020
A more pragmatic US DOT seeks to refine airline ‘unfair practice’ definitions.
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Airlines must do more to confront the virus

Mar 20, 2020
Airlines must take lead on coronavirus.
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Sustainable aviation initiatives in the spotlight

Mar 20, 2020
As the aviation industry expands its support for initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, more countries, airlines and companies are making…
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Air cargo legal experts debate digital data evolution

Mar 20, 2020
How will the air cargo industry catch up on digitalization?

Departments

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EDITORIAL: Applaud those who keep us connected

Mar 18, 2020
In what seems like almost an overnight transition, the global air transport industry outlook has plummeted from positive to dire. In December, IATA…
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Ryanair CEO shares his take on industry crises

Mar 18, 2020
Irish ultra-LCC Ryanair is cash rich and has many assets other airlines lack to see it through the industry’s multiple crises. But like Southwest Airlines, Ryanair is an all-Boeing 737 operator, so the MAX grounding has been a particular blow to growth and financials.
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ANALYSIS: How American and Qatar became friends again

Mar 20, 2020
Why American and Qatar are putting past grievances aside.