Aviation Daily Roundup: April 17
April 17, 2020![](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_freeform/public/2020-04/aerolineas_argentinas_boeing_737_800_gru_rf_5k5a9701_0.jpg?itok=oRVFZONb)
IATA Seeks More Airline Assistance From Latin American Countries
Credit: Rob Finlayson
Some Latin American country governments are stepping up with assistance for airlines, but negotiations continue with some despite their large aviation home operations, IATA says.
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FAA To Order MAX Engine Cowl Component Upgrade
Credit: CFM International / Twitter
The FAA plans to require Boeing 737 MAX operators to replace a poorly designed engine-access door component with an updated version after a mechanic was injured when one of the original parts failed.
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U.S. Senators Call On Airlines To Issue $10B In Passenger Refunds
Credit: Airbus
A group of U.S. Senate Democrats called on airlines to release an estimated $10 billion in full cash refunds for flights canceled by passengers owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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CityJet Insolvent As Brussels Airlines Ends Contract
Credit: Bombardier
Irish ACMI specialist CityJet has entered the local equivalent of Chapter 11 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Alitalia
Starting with widebody aircraft, the airline is experimenting with e-logbooks at its line stations worldwide.
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COVID-19: Latin America Market Update
Credit: Boeing Airplanes via Twitter
Welcome to Routes’ look at how the Latin America aviation market is responding to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, helping you understand the schedule changes and manage the impact so we can navigate through this crisis together. Routes is part of the Aviation Week Network.
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Hainan Airlines Consolidating Beijing Operations At Capital T2
Credit: Finlayson
HNA Group’s Hainan Airlines and an affiliate will consolidate Beijing operations at Beijing Capital International's (PEK) T2, bringing the carrier closer to fulfilling a long-held ambition to make the terminal its exclusive base.
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