Philippines Airlines’ (PAL) net losses reached a record PHP10.6 billion ($208 million) in 2019; the flag carrier’s issues have exacerbated in 2020 with the Taal Volcano eruptions and COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.

With COVID-19 coronavirus cases multiplying in South Korea, Iran and Italy, Singapore has taken more steps to mitigate the risk. 

The airlines reacted to the outbreak of COVID-19 coronavirus in northern Italy.

Safran executives are expressing cautious optimism that any decline in commercial aftermarket demand linked to COVID-19 will be short-lived but acknowledge that it could be sharp.

As COVID-19 coronavirus spreads globally, the number of international departure seats from China is set to drop by more than 5.5 million in March 2020 as airlines across the world continue suspending service.

Israeli carrier makes cuts to counter COVID-19 spread and pushes back launch of Tokyo service.

South Korea has reported the largest number of COVID-19 coronavirus cases outside of China.

UK LCC easyJet is taking steps to cut back on discretionary costs in a bid to offset the expected impact of the COVID-19 virus on operations as demand slows.