Aviation Daily Roundup: March 5
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China Helps International Flights; Domestic Still Recovering
Credit: China Southern Airlines / Twitter
The Chinese government said it will pay subsidies to support international air connections, as local airlines planned further restoration in domestic capacity.
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IATA Warns COVID-19 Revenue Losses Could Reach $113B
Credit: Nigel Howarth / AWST
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IATA Seeks Standardized Response In Dealing With COVID-19 Cases
Credit: Changi Airport / Twitter
IATA is hoping for a global standardization in processes by stakeholders on how confirmed or suspected COVID-19 cases are handled at airports, which in turn will increase the industry’s effectiveness in dealing with the outbreak.
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Southwest Airlines Links Sudden Demand Dip To COVID-19
Credit: Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines is projecting a $200-300 million first-quarter operating-revenue shortfall due to a sudden dip in bookings that the airline is linking to COVID-19, the strongest indication yet that U.S. domestic demand is suffering along with other major world regions as the virus alters travel plans.
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Lessor CALC Buys Stake In Indonesian Airline TransNusa
Credit: TransNusa
Hong Kong-based China Aircraft Leasing Group announced Mar. 5 that it will indirectly acquire a 35.68% equity interest in Indonesian regional airline TransNusa.
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Senior DOT Official: U.S. Not ‘Rubberstamping’ JV Applications
Credit: Delta Air Lines
A senior U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) official overseeing international aviation agreements said the department will only approve applications for immunized airline alliances “when the competitive benefits are clear and demonstrable.”
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Airlines Begin Stepping Into Flybe Routes
Credit: Nigel Howarth / AWST
Airlines have begun stepping into the routes left vacant following the collapse of UK regional carrier Flybe.
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