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Latest COVID-19 News and Analysis

Aug 24, 2020
The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier chosen to host the F-35C for its first-ever deployment left Washington state Aug. 23 for sea trials before the ship sails to San Diego for operational training.
Aug 24, 2020
Airline industry watchers were broadly supportive of the U.S. Government's Payroll Support Program (PSP) when it was passed by Congress as part of the CARES Act, hailing it as a vital lifeline to help U.S. carriers survive what was expected to be a temporary demand shock.
Aug 24, 2020
Ask the Editors: Industry has done a superb job in putting safety measures first, but a lousy job at relaying efforts to the public.
Aug 24, 2020
Kuwait-based lessor ALAFCO has reached an agreement with Airbus to defer the delivery of its on-order aircraft, as the world’s commercial aviation industry continues to shift into low gear amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aug 24, 2020
Singapore LCC Scoot has converted its first Airbus A320ceo specifically for cargo charter flights as it seeks alternate revenue streams during the COVID-19 pandemic. 
Aug 24, 2020
Nigerian aviation minister Hadi Sirika has announced that international flights will resume on Aug. 29, following a lengthy suspension because of the…
Aug 24, 2020
Private equity investor Bain Capital has a seemingly clear run to complete its acquisition of Virgin Australia after the withdrawal of a rival takeover proposal.
Aug 24, 2020
San Francisco International (SFO) announced the start of a program to rapidly test airport workers for COVID-19 on Aug. 24, joining other major airports that have introduced on-site employee testing facilities for the disease.