Embraer has been releasing technical information to help business jet operators use their aircraft to safely transport COVID-19 vaccines, which require low temperatures, as demand for vaccine transportation rises.

Air travel is surging back in the U.S., but the opposite is happening in other regions. Aviation Week’s editors and forecasters explain why—and what it means for airlines and aircraft manufacturers.

France plans to help Réunion-based Air Austral survive the COVID-19 crisis by providing a €30 million ($35 million) state-guaranteed loan. 

The European Commission has approved a €4 billion ($4.7 billion) French government-backed recapitalization plan for Air France, but in return the flag-carrier must relinquish 18 daily slots at Paris Orly airport to alleviate Brussels’ competition concerns.  

The next five years could see a perfect storm of conditions driving demand for new narrowbodies, thanks to oil and related factors.

Singapore will be the first country to accept data and results from the IATA Travel Pass in a collaboration with the airline group. 

Ask the Editors: Aftermarket providers inspect all probes and ports to ensure they are not contaminated by insects or foreign objects.

The CDC on April 2 stated that fully vaccinated travelers can travel safely within the U.S., do not need to self-quarantine, and can skip testing before or after travel unless it is a requirement for their destination.