Aviation Daily Roundup: April 24

Air New Zealand Cuts London Route Early, Postpones New York Plan

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Air New Zealand is axing two of its long-haul routes and shelving plans for another as it becomes apparent that much of its widebody fleet will be parked well into next year.

Alitalia Set To Relaunch In June With 90-Strong Fleet

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Alitalia will relaunch in June with a reduced fleet of around 90 aircraft, Italy’s economic development minister Stefano Patuanelli told a parliamentary hearing April 23.

Korean Air Parks A380s, No Plans To Retire Fleet

Credit: Rob Finlayson

Korean Air operates 10 A380s, all of which have been placed into long-term storage. However, the carrier remains confident that these aircraft will come back into active service to fly to routes in Europe and North America.

COVID-19: Latin America market update

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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 Aviation Week Network.

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CAAS launched Tell Sarah on July 27 2020, right in the middle of the virus crisis.

Aeromexico Seeks Government Financial Aid As Capacity Falls 80%

Credit: Rob Finlayson

Aeromexico plans to slash its capacity by 80% in the 2020 second quarter (Q2) while working to convince Mexico’s government of the country’s airlines’ need for financial aid as credit markets tighten during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Garuda Q1 Revenue Falls 33% As Domestic Ban Halts Holiday Travel

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Garuda Indonesia saw first quarter 2020 revenue drop by 33% year-on-and year—and sharper declines are yet to come in April as COVID-19 restrictions within Indonesia tighten.

Daily Memo: No More Shock Absorber

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A few weeks ago, Aviation Week spoke with Airbus chief commercial officer Christian Scherer about the role of lessors. Scherer was still full of praise.

U.S. Flight Attendants Call To Mandate Masks At Airports, In Flight

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The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA wants the federal government to require passengers and crew members wear masks at all times while in airports and onboard aircraft.

Airport Places Hold On Virgin Australia Aircraft

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Western Australia’s Perth Airport has seized some of Virgin Australia’s parked aircraft to ensure that the airline can pay money owed to the airport.

Some MRO Shops Eligible For Payroll Support, U.S. Treasury Says

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Certificated repair stations located on airports are among the U.S. aviation contractors eligible for payroll support established by the COVID-19 pandemic relief act, the U.S. Treasury confirmed, but the department has not weighed in on off-airport shops.

Indonesia Stops Domestic Flights To Hinder COVID-19 Spread

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Indonesian authorities have prohibited domestic air travel from April 24 to June 1, representing a major change for a market that has so far been less affected by coronavirus-related flight suspensions than many other countries.

Lufthansa Technik Offers Passenger Jet-To-Auxiliary Freighter Conversions

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Lufthansa Technik has launched a new service in response to the surge in demand for cargo services since the COVID-19 crisis has grounded the vast majority of passenger aircraft and with them their belly capacity.

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