Aviation Daily Roundup: March 13
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Report Sees Clear Role For Hydrogen In Sustainable Aviation
Credit: University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Alongside sustainable fuels and electric propulsion, hydrogen has a role in helping aviation address emissions challenges and industry should allocate resources to exploring its potential, concludes a report by European consultants Roland Berger.
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Azul Slashes International Capacity As Outbreak Cuts Demand
Credit: Rob Finlayson
Brazilian carrier Azul is reducing international capacity by 20-30% to combat falling demand, driven by currency devaluation and the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
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Virgin Australia Unveils More Cost And Capacity Reduction Measures
Credit: Virgin Australia
The Virgin Australia Group is cutting more capacity on domestic and international routes following the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus, although the airline has been less affected by the crisis than many of its major regional rivals.
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Singapore Tightens Travel Restrictions; Changi Traffic Drops
Credit: Changi Airport
Starting Mar. 15, Singapore will stop passengers who have recently visited France, Germany, Italy or Spain from entering and transiting in the country.
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Lufthansa, Norwegian Want State Aid As Crisis Deepens
Credit: Joe Pries
Lufthansa Group has become the latest European airline to apply for state aid in its four home countries to address a nearing liquidity crisis, the airline confirmed Mar. 13.
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Italy’s Leonardo Hints At Healthy 2019 Sales For ATR
Credit: ATR
Regional turboprop manufacturer ATR positively contributed to Italian parent company Leonardo’s 2019 results in orders and deliveries, according to Leonardo CEO Alessandro Profumo.
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