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Concern over the threat of rogue drones disrupting airport operations seems almost quaint now during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier chosen to host the F-35C for its first-ever deployment left Washington state Aug. 23 for sea trials before the ship sails to San Diego for operational training.

Airline industry watchers were broadly supportive of the U.S. Government's Payroll Support Program (PSP) when it was passed by Congress as part of the CARES Act, hailing it as a vital lifeline to help U.S. carriers survive what was expected to be a temporary demand shock.

Ask the Editors: Industry has done a superb job in putting safety measures first, but a lousy job at relaying efforts to the public.

Kuwait-based lessor ALAFCO has reached an agreement with Airbus to defer the delivery of its on-order aircraft, as the world’s commercial aviation industry continues to shift into low gear amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

BRUSSELS AIRLINES received European Commission approval, under EU State aid rules, for €290m Belgian aid package.

SINGAPORE CHANGI AIRPORT handled 11.15m pax in 1H20, down 66.4% vs 1H19; aircraft movements dropped 53.1%.

TAAG ANGOLA AIRLINES took possession of two 737-700s (35954/35956) from SonAir part of Sonangol Group.

Tino La Spina, CEO of Qantas International, is leaving Qantas Group; his duties will be absorbed by existing management.

BAIN CAPITAL is expected to proceed with its recapitalization of bankrupt VIRGIN AUSTRALIA after two competing bondholders, Singapore’s Broad Peak and

INTERNATIONAL AIRCRAFT DEALERS ASSOCIATION (IADA) reports that 177 business jet sales transactions were closed in June/July (103 in July alone), up 77

SWISSPORT secured €300m interim financing from ad hoc group of creditors and now has >€500m liquidity. It also reached agreement with investors on

DELTA AIR LINES confirmed plan to retire its 18 777-200LRs/777-200ERs by the end of October 2020 as part of adjusted trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific

Singapore LCC Scoot has converted its first Airbus A320ceo specifically for cargo charter flights as it seeks alternate revenue streams during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nigerian aviation minister Hadi Sirika has announced that international flights will resume on Aug. 29, following a lengthy suspension because of the

Private equity investor Bain Capital has a seemingly clear run to complete its acquisition of Virgin Australia after the withdrawal of a rival takeover proposal.

San Francisco International (SFO) announced the start of a program to rapidly test airport workers for COVID-19 on Aug. 24, joining other major airports that have introduced on-site employee testing facilities for the disease.

Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) has reported a $639 million loss for the fiscal year ended June 30, which included both the best and most difficult

The General Electric-Safran joint venture has developed a checklist to help customers with aircraft service reentry.

Taking the helm amid the aviation industry’s worst crisis, Slattery is likely to take a fresh look at structures and strategies.

Concern over the threat of rogue drones disrupting airport operations seems almost quaint now during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Concern over the threat of rogue drones disrupting airport operations seems almost quaint now during the COVID-19 pandemic.

There is never an easy time to launch an airline.

The Jetstar Group will have a smaller footprint outside Australia as it pulls out of one overseas joint venture (JV) and some of its other franchises shrink in size.

Starting Sept. 1, Singapore will allow general travel from Brunei and New Zealand, lifting quarantine requirements for arrivals from those two countries at the island-state.