In one of its latest COVID-19-related updates IATA estimated that the airline industry will reduce its second quarter investment spending from $17 billion planned in pre-crisis days to essentially zero. 

Aviation industry labor unions called on the U.S. government to enforce medical guidelines to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19, saying their members risk ongoing exposure to infection despite a dramatic decline in air travel.

Air France-KLM is reportedly in talks with the French and Netherlands governments over a state-backed loan of up to €6 billion ($6.48 billion) to help the airline group weather the COVID-19 crisis. 

London Biggin Hill Airport has launched a coronavirus recovery package for operators called “Return to the Skies” aimed at helping operators maintain business jet airworthiness and keeping training current during the pandemic. 

Airbus decided April 6 to suspend production and aircraft at some of its facilities, most importantly the A220 and A320 final assembly line in Mobile, Alabama.

Latvia’s airBaltic will cut approximately 50% of flights between April 15 and Oct. 31 in response to the COVID-19 crisis.

MROs, suppliers and startups are adapting to the changing environment while seeking out new opportunities for business.

U.S. carriers drastically cut back on flying to the New York City area over the weekend, as the country’s worst outbreak of COVID-19 is expected to peak there in the coming weeks.