BEIJING—China is financially backing cargo-haulage by passenger aircraft, adding to measures to support air freight operations during the coronavirus pandemic.

U.S. federal agencies have formally petitioned the FCC to reconsider its order allowing Ligado Networks access to spectrum near GPS.

The IFC/IFE sector is reeling along with all aviation. Analysts and executives see sunnier days eventually, but also darkening clouds.

Increased connectivity creates new vulnerabilities—from avionics to inflight-entertainment networks and airline back-end operations.

Smart airlines are doing more than a spring clean of their cabins.

Airlines want a harmonized set of hygiene standards, but it’s a difficult goal.

Reaffirming current protocols and developing new ones are both in the cards.

More airlines are announcing plans to resume service, particularly in Europe. But health protection rules and new processes are unclear.