More than 32,000 furloughed airline employees received a second lifeline from the U.S. Congress, but their newfound job security may prove to be fleeting.

NATO is hoping to declare an initial operating capability for its Alliance Ground Surveillance fleet of Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawks in early 2021 after plans were delayed by the novel coronavirus pandemic.

The future of smaller and midsize hubs in Europe will depend on the recovery of long-haul routes, according to Vienna Airport CEO Julian Jager. 

Europe’s largest airline reached another interim deal with its pilot union Dec. 23.

Qantas and Japan Airlines (JAL) have revealed plans for extensive cooperation on routes between Australasia and Japan.

Finally, a light at the end of a very long tunnel. But 2021 will still be tough.

As Canada’s airlines wait for details of specific financial aid from the government, the country aims by next summer to introduce new rules addressing large-scale flight cancellations. 

Belavia and Myanmar Airways are expanding operations with their first Embraer aircraft.