Latest COVID-19 News and Analysis

Apr 09, 2020
Airlines are asking for changes to the looming requirement to offset growth in carbon-dioxide emissions from international aviation to mitigate the…
Apr 09, 2020
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Apr 09, 2020
When Boeing shut down its Puget Sound and South Carolina aircraft production this week due to COVID-19 concerns, the aerospace and defense (A&D)…
Apr 09, 2020
Calgary-based WestJet will seek federal wage subsidies for 6,400 temporarily laid off workers, as the Canadian Parliament moves closer toward passing legislation to shore up businesses battered by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Apr 09, 2020
Aircraft with High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in their cabin-air system are well-equipped to minimize spread of the coronavirus, but those without should consider minimizing cabin air recirculation, updated EASA guidance said.
Apr 09, 2020
Air France-KLM said it had entered “in-depth” discussions with the French and Netherlands governments over the financing the group will need to weather the COVID-19 crisis and is confident the two nations will support it.   
Apr 09, 2020
ICAO is consulting with global public health authorities on a “prototype” process that would validate flight crews—and, potentially, passengers—have been screened for COVID-19 and are safe to travel—a needed step to help instill confidence as air transport demand resumes.
Apr 09, 2020
Textron Aviation is extending furloughs for most employees in response to the impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic, the company said April 9.