Traffic Recovery Needs Coordination, Eurocontrol Says

Credit: Nigel Howarth/Aviation WeekEurocontrol, the organization in charge of air traffic management in Europe and some neighboring territories, has produced two traffic recovery scenarios that illustrate the importance of coordination between its member states.

SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Icelandair Reconfiguring 767/777s For Cargo

Credit: DB SchenkerThe surge in demand for cargo services shows no sign of abating since. the COVID-19 crisis grounded the vast majority of passenger aircraft and with them their belly capacity.

AirAsia Tests PPE Crew Uniform As It Counts Q1 Pandemic Impact

Credit: Puey QuinonesAirAsia is trialing a personal protective equipment uniform for its cabin crew as the LCC group prepares for the resumption of flights in some markets.

COVID-19: Middle East and Africa Market Update

Credit: Puey QuinonesAirAsia is trialing a personal protective equipment (PPE) uniform for its cabin crew as the LCC group prepares for the resumption of flights in some markets.

Spirit Airlines Asks U.S. DOT Again For Service Exemptions

Credit: Rob FinlaysonSouth Florida-based Spirit Airlines has launched an appeal to the U.S. Transportation Department to halt flying to six cities in its network.

IATA Preparing ‘Strong Proposal’ For Harmonized Safe Hygiene Measures

Credit: United Airlines / TwitterA common set of hygiene safety rules for commercial air travel is being developed, but new standards must be affordable and not deter people from flying.

SAS Plans Up To 5,000 Redundancies As COVID-19 Crushes Demand

Credit: SAS ABScandinavian Airlines has announced plans to lay off 5,000 full-time staff representing about 40% of its total workforce.

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Daily Memo: Which M&A Deal Falls Apart Next After Boeing-Embraer?

Credit: Rob FinlaysonFor all those who believe that things come in threes, there now is the third failed mergers and acquisition (M&A) deal attributable to COVID-19 in April alone.

ANA Reviews Aircraft Deliveries, Secures More Credit

Credit: Rob FinlaysonAll Nippon Airways is considering deferring aircraft orders in response to the COVID-19 crisis while strengthening its liquidity with new lines of credit.