Airbus adds to A321neo production with a modernized final assembly line in Toulouse to meet both market demand and political needs.

Airline CEOs express confidence that the aviation industry “possesses the right tools, based on data and science, to enable a safe and meaningful restart to transatlantic travel.”

The all-business-class carrier now hopes to resume its transatlantic operations after more than a year of its scheduled services being suspended.

Alitalia’s operations have been heavily affected by Italy’s COVID-19 restrictions, which the European Commission said resulted in “significant operating losses” for the airline.

The planned launch of an air travel bubble between Singapore and Hong Kong looks likely to be postponed again following new social interaction restrictions in response to emerging COVID-19 clusters.

Alternative sources, including PMA and surplus material, will help shape the market.

The airline is one of many in Southeast Asia that are undertaking restructuring efforts and streamlining their fleets.

With the dust settling from the COVID-19 pandemic, regional carriers are on the forefront of the domestic travel recovery now underway in the U.S.