Aviation Daily Roundup: May 4

May 04, 2020

EU Approves French Bailout Package For Air France-KLM

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The European Commission has approved the French state’s €7 billion ($7.7 billion) package to help Air France-KLM withstand the COVID-19 crisis, saying the plans comply with EU state aid rules while praising France's decision to link funding to environmental targets.

Airbus Defines Onboard Health Research Focus

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Airbus plans to increase its research into how health-protection technology inside passenger aircraft cabins can be improved, the OEM’s EVP of engineering Jean-Brice Dumont told Aviation Week.

Plans For Revamped South Africa National Carrier Remain Hazy

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The South African government has said it plans to create a successor to the country’s debt-stricken national carrier.

COVID-19: North America Market Update

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Welcome to Routes’ look at how the North American aviation market is responding to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, helping you understand the schedule changes and manage the impact so we can navigate through this crisis together. Routes is part of the Aviation Week Network.

Five Countries Work To Reopen Essential Air Travel

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The governments of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Singapore and South Korea are developing guidelines for the resumption of “essential” air travel as well as maintaining smooth and open supply chains with each other.

Thai Airways Secures $1.8B Government Bailout

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The Thai State Enterprise Policy Committee (SEPC) has approved a THB58 billion ($1.8 billion) loan for Thai Airways as the debt laden flag-carrier grapples with prolonged travel disruption from the COVID-19 outbreak.

Wizz Air Unveils Inaugural Abu Dhabi Routes

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ULCC Wizz Air has revealed the first five markets it plans to serve from Abu Dhabi International (AUH) ahead of opening a hub there later this year.

Daily Memo: An Early Peek At The Pandemic’s Implications For Engine MRO

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Before the coronavirus pandemic hit, the engine overhaul segment was as strong as any vertical market in commercial aviation.

Air Canada To Retire 79 Planes Over Pandemic Slowdown

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Air Canada is speeding up retirement of 79 older jets across its fleet as it digs in for a drawn-out period of low demand owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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