Daily Memo: Lufthansa Stuck In Coalition Dispute Over Support Scheme

Credit: Rob FinlaysonFor two of the three large European legacy airline groups it has become relatively clear what kind of state support they can count on as they battle the novel coronavirus crisis.

European Airlines Map Out Network Restoration Plans

Credit: AirbusMore European airlines have confirmed plans to expand their flight schedules in June and July, gradually piecing back together networks that have been shattered by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Infographic: The Global Picture, May 19, 2020

Credit: NASAAs airlines and airports around the world respond to the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic, Routes looks at the current state of the global aviation market. Routes is part of Aviation Week Network.

Asia-Pacific Could Also See A380 Fleet Changes

Credit: Nigel Howarth / Aviation WeekThe restructuring of troubled carrier Thai Airways to avoid bankruptcy brought on by COVID-19 could see fleet changes occur. The carrier currently operates six A380s, all of which are presently grounded. Japan’s All Nippon Airways has confirmed it doesn’t intend to take delivery of its last A380, scheduled for this year.

Ancillary Business Will Grow After COVID-19, Wizz Air Exec Says

Credit: Wizz AirWizz Air already generates among the highest levels of ancillary revenues as a proportion of earnings across the industry and the Central European LCC’s management expects a further increase in non-ticket income once the coronavirus crisis passes.

Lufthansa Teams With Swiss Researcher Of Sustainable Solar Fuel

Credit: ETH ZurichLufthansa Group is to cooperate with Swiss technology institute ETH Zurich to accelerate the availability of aviation fuel produced using carbon dioxide and water extracted from the atmosphere using concentrated sunlight.

Qatar Airways Adds On-Board Safety Measures; Begins American Airlines Codeshare

Credit: Qatar AirwaysQatar Airways has added more onboard safety measures amid the COVID-19 crisis as the flag-carrier ramps up service again and begins its renewed codeshare with American Airlines.