When the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) released its first “Insider Threat Roadmap” back in May, ramifications of the novel coronavirus pandemic did not figure prominently in the document’s development. 

Icelandair has pushed back the time line for its planned ISK20-23 billion ($147–$169 million) share offering to September, as the carrier continues to finalize a state-backed credit facility and secure shareholder approval for the capital increase.

Ryanair plans to cut its flight capacity by 20% in September and October, citing waning forward bookings attributable to uncertainty over COVID-19 case rates in some EU countries.  

International Airlines Group (IAG) has phased out the last of Iberia’s Airbus A340s and begun retiring British Airways’ (BA) entire Boeing 747-400 fleet, the group reported Aug. 17. 

The Swedish National Debt Office has rejected Norwegian Air Shuttle’s loan-guarantee application, putting further pressure on the cash-strapped carrier, while Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has separately secured EU approval for its state-backed refinancing plan.

Philippine carriers plan to begin ramping up domestic flights in the Manila market this week following the lifting of travel restrictions imposed over two weeks ago as COVID-19 cases spiked.

Limited access to facilities and the suspension of on-site training has delayed the Next-Generation Air Transportation System.

Ryanair, Europe’s largest ULCC, has reduced planned flight capacity by 20% during September and October in response to waning demand. Forward…