Latest COVID-19 News and Analysis

Jun 04, 2020
Which new-build airliners are most likely to see deferred deliveries or cancellations by airline or lessors due to the COVID-19 downturn? Industry…
Jun 04, 2020
Aviation trade groups are asking the FAA to extend the date for several exemptions or extensions for pilot medical certifications, training proficiency and other requirements contained in Special Federal Aviation Regulation 118. Most extensions, effective in April, expire June 30. 
Jun 04, 2020
Aircraft utilization at Flexjet has doubled in the past three weeks, while leads from potential clients are “off the charts,” as the fractional provider operates during the novel coronavirus pandemic, Flexjet CEO  Mike Silvestro said on a Jefferies Equity Research webinar June 2. 
Jun 04, 2020
Emirates Airline sees a place for all of its Airbus A380s in its future fleet plan, but their status is directly tied to how quickly demand bounces…
Jun 04, 2020
Ask the Editors: Airliners are much cleaner than the average restaurant—especially now with new additional disinfecting being done.
Jun 04, 2020
Qantas is looking to significantly expand its domestic network, as demand in its home market increases as travel restrictions loosen.
Jun 04, 2020
Lufthansa subsidiaries Austrian Airlines and SWISS International Air Lines (SWISS) have both suffered substantial losses for the 2020 first quarter (Q1) following the outbreak of COVID-19.
Jun 04, 2020
Welcome to Routes’ look at how the Asia-Pacific aviation market is recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.