Aviation Daily Roundup: April 9
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Air Seychelles Suspends Domestic Flights
Indian Ocean carrier Air Seychelles plans to suspend all domestic services temporarily from April 10.
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Europe Begins Consultations On Next Civil Aviation Research Program
Europe will launch the public consultation on the technology road map for the proposed Clean Aviation public-private partnership that would follow the current Clean Sky 2 research program.
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Air France-KLM In Talks With French, Dutch Governments On State Aid
Air France-KLM said it had entered “in-depth” discussions with the French and Netherlands governments over the financing the group will need to weather the COVID-19 crisis and is confident the two nations will support it.
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EASA Revises Cabin-Air Recirculation Guidance
Aircraft with High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in their cabin-air system are well-equipped to minimize spread of the coronavirus, but those without should consider minimizing cabin air recirculation, updated EASA guidance said.
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KLM, Phillips Set Up China-Europe Cargo Air Bridge
Dutch flag-carrier KLM is combining with the Netherlands government and health technology conglomerate Royal Philips in creating a “cargo air bridge” for essential medical supplies from China to Europe.
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EasyJet Defers 24 Airbus A320neos; Cites Near-Term CapEx Restraint
UK-based ULCC easyJet has deferred deliveries of 24 Airbus A320neo-series aircraft as it seeks to maximize its liquidity in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Southwest Flying To Be Down 50% In June
Southwest Airlines has said it will slash its June flight activity by around 50% year-over-year to contend with the demand drop associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Spirit Airlines Seeks Waiver To Suspend Service To Third Of Network
South Florida-based Spirit Airlines is seeking relief from minimum service requirements attached to the Coronavirus, Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, as the ULCC looks to suspend service to at least a third of its network amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
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ICAO Eyes Virus-Free ‘Bubble’ Concept For Crews, Passengers
ICAO is consulting with global public health authorities on a “prototype” process that would validate flight crews—and, potentially, passengers—have been screened for COVID-19 and are safe to travel—a needed step to help instill confidence as air transport demand resumes.
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WestJet To Seek Federal Wage Subsidy For 6,400 Employees
Calgary-based WestJet will seek federal wage subsidies for 6,400 temporarily laid off workers, as the Canadian Parliament moves closer toward passing legislation to shore up businesses battered by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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