Coronavirus

Ask the Editors: Boeing cannot use the KDC-10 Tanker Remote Vision System because it does not meet Air Force tech specs for the KC-46.

Eastar Jet appears to be making progress in its talks to find a new purchaser that could see the heavily indebted South Korean LCC return to the skies.

After closing its borders on March 23, Vietnam restarted international flights on Sept. 18, beginning with a one-way Vietnam Airlines service from Hanoi (HAN) to Tokyo-Narita (NRT).

RwandAir will not take delivery of two Airbus A330neo or two 737 MAX 8 as had been planned any time soon as the Rwandan flag-carrier must first restore its network and simplify its fleet.

The collapse of Asiana and Eastar Jet acquisition deals signal restructuring for both airlines, while new LCCs face launch challenges.

Leasing companies are helping airlines raise cash and realign their fleets.

Southwest Airlines is taking an axe to its November schedule, despite observing moderately improved demand trends in recent weeks.

Raytheon Technologies is on its way to cutting at least 15,000 employees in response to the company’s recent merger and the fallout from COVID-19, the aerospace and defense giant’s CEO told an investor conference, and likely more will occur.

An airline industry consensus has emerged that rapid testing as a precondition for travel is needed. The rub now is convincing governments to endorse the requirement.

The Salt Lake City (Utah) Department of Airports and Delta Air Lines forged ahead this week with the opening of a revamped Salt Lake City International (SLC) despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

AirAsia Japan plans to suspend all flights from the beginning of October as the impact of the COVID-19 crisis continues to dampen passenger demand.

Lufthansa said it is responding to passenger demand by increasing the number of leisure routes offered from its Frankfurt (FRA) hub.

The purpose-built freighter variant of the ATR 72-600 made its first flight Sep. 16 in Toulouse, as part of a program ATR hopes will culminate with the first delivery to Fedex by year-end.

Panasonic Avionics is launching inflight products designed to support airlines in their efforts to address passenger concerns about hygiene when flying during the pandemic.

A post-Labor Day wind-down, combined with a looming payroll support funding cliff, sets air transport sector up for an uncertain fall.

The next step in a KC-46 fix; AIA predicts COVID-19 impact on workforce; Testing arsenal plane concept; Poland’s W-3 replacement effort.

AEROMEXICO requested Bankruptcy Court approval to modify lease contracts of 72 aircraft to PBH rates vs monthly rates.

ROLLS-ROYCE is continuing to review funding options to further strengthen its balance sheet, but has made no final decisions. It has identified

Shareholders at Russian carrier Aeroflot have approved plans to issue up to 1.7 billion new shares to help the company weather the COVID-19 crisis.

SOUTHWEST says pax demand/booking trends are modestly improving, but remain primarily leisure-oriented and inconsistent by region. It plans to reduce

Ask the Editors: The A220-500 would be great strategic asset for Airbus in its competition with Boeing and the 737 MAX.

LUFTHANSA says it is talking with Airbus about accelerating A350-900 deliveries; it has 27 on order.

JAPAN AIRLINES has retired its second 777-200ER (32893); aircraft was placed into storage at Victorville, CA.

AIRBUS has reportedly received interest from approximately 2000 staff in accepting voluntary severance packages.

Kazakhstan-based Air Astana is continuing to reopen its Central Asian network, with flights from its Almaty (ALA) hub to Bishkek (FRU), Kyrgyzstan, starting from Sept. 20.