Retirements sped up, deliveries stretched out as American, Delta, Southwest, United ponder post-pandemic operations.

Ground trials of fiber-optic-based rotor blade sensing technology could lead to flight trials in the coming years.

Women are making an increasing contribution to the aviation industry worldwide and are also directly supporting global exchanges in diverse areas facilitated by aviation such as international trade. On the occasion of International Women's Day, Emirates is highlighting one aspect of how women in aviation are supporting economies and touching lives across the world.

Sales of the MRO arm, its frequent flyer programme and its in-flight catering service could net the flag carrier around $2.4 billion.

Some airlines in Europe, now bolstered by hefty state aid packages, are trying to assess how their businesses will fare after the crisis.