Air India Sale Process Extended Because Of COVID-19

Credit: Nigel Howarth / Aviation WeekIndia’s government has again delayed an important step in its proposed sale of Air India as the COVID-19 crisis is complicating the bid process.

Air Canada Cuts Regional Routes, Stations

Credit: Air CanadaAir Canada will suspend 30 domestic regional routes and close eight stations as it continues to reshape its network to meet reduced demand during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Europe Keeps Ban On Travel From The U.S. As Other Countries Gain Access

Credit: Schiphol / TwitterEuropean Union member states have set out a list of countries from which they will gradually lift COVID-19 restrictions on non-essential travel, including Australia, Canada, South Korea and China—as long as it reciprocates—but excluding the U.S.

Cathay Employees Agree To Take Unpaid Leave

Credit: Rob FinlaysonCathay Pacific has gained approval from the vast majority of its employees for an unpaid leave program—an important part of the airline’s efforts to reduce short-term costs.

UK On Verge Of Amending Quarantine Requirement

Credit: Heathrow Airport / TwitterThe UK government appears to be on the point of amending its roundly-criticized requirement that most arriving air travelers must self-quarantine for 14 days.

Russia’s MC-21 Airliner Certification Slips To Mid-2021

Credit: IrkutRussia’s new Irkut MC-21 commercial narrowbody continues to face certification delays.

Wizz Air’s Mideast Offshoot Gets Official Backing

Credit: AirbusWizz Air Abu Dhabi has been endorsed as a national carrier of the United Arab Emirates.

Airbus To Cut 15,000 Positions As Pandemic Impact Deepens

Credit: AirbusIn an effort to adapt to declining demand for its commercial aircraft amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Airbus is expediting decisions to cut 15,000 positions—around 11% of its entire workforce and the deepest restructuring the company has ever endeavored.

Norwegian Issues Cancellation Warning To Boeing

Credit: NorwegianULCC Norwegian has issued notice to Boeing of its intention to cancel orders for 92 737 MAXs and five 787s, together with the GoldCare service agreements accompanying all of the aircraft.

FAA Expands License-Renewal Grace Period Eligibility

Credit: American AirlinesThe FAA, expanding on temporary provisions issued in April, has extended relief for pilots and other certificated industry professionals who have certain qualifications, medical certificates and training due for renewal this summer.