Coronavirus

TAP Air Portugal plans to ramp up operations to almost 40% of its pre-COVID-19 levels in September.

International Airlines Group (IAG) is considering a €2.75 billion ($3.2 billion) rights issue to strengthen its finances as the coronavirus crisis continues.

The Belgian Federal Government and Lufthansa have negotiated an agreement that secures the near-term future of Brussels Airlines amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

The disparate capacity strategies pursued by the three large U.S. network airlines are converging, reflecting a new consensus about the path of demand

Storage-related corrosion of Boeing-supplied valves on certain CFM56 engines has been linked to four engine shutdowns, prompting regulators to order inspections before the 1,140 aircraft are returned to service after extended downtime.

Central European ULCC Wizz Air has called for an end to the slot-waiver stance being pursued by many airlines to preserve their positions at airports

Several European aviation groups have combined with EASA in an effort to strengthen assurance of a consistent travel experience for passengers during

DASSAULT AVIATION had €32m net income on €2.6b sales in 1H20 vs €254m on €3.1b in 1H19, and ended June with €16.2b backlog, including 42 Falcons; it

AEROMaEXICO received bankruptcy court approval to reject certain lease agreements for 19 aircraft (10 737NGs/nine E170s), and four CF34-8E5s, and

LCC SpiceJet has been awarded designated-carrier status by the Indian government to serve the U.S. and the UK, a first step toward launching long-haul

Ask the Editors: Expanding preflight testing and contact tracing would boost passenger confidence in air travel safety.

The U.S. airline industry couldn’t survive another quarter like the 2020 second quarter (Q2).

THALES AEROSPACE lost €109m in 1H20 (vs €270m profit in 1H19) on 25.4% lower sales.

HONEYWELL AEROSPACE earned $528m in 2Q20 (vs $907m in 1Q19) on 28% lower sales.

Chinese airlines on July 23 achieved their highest level of activity since the COVID-19 pandemic began, according to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC).

Dubai-based Emirates Airline is now offering passengers free insurance cover for COVID-19 medical expenses and quarantine costs in a bid to boost traveler confidence.

Finnair sees its airline operations in September being 50% the size they were in the same month in 2019.

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has announced cost-control strategies after recording a PHP9.4 billion ($184 million) loss for the first quarter (Q1) of 2020.

Icelandair Group’s 2020 second quarter (Q2) operations were significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, which included sweeping travel bans and a massive decrease in demand.

Dassault Aviation is pressing ahead with the development of new business jets and the modernization of its factories in a bid to be prepared for the hoped-for recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic-induced downturn.

Spirit Airlines reached an agreement with Airbus to defer delivery of a host of A320neos, in a bid to preserve cash amid the industry downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Skyborne Airline Academy has ordered 10 all-electric light trainers from Bye Aerospace.

As aircraft interior companies search for new designs to ensure passengers that flying is safe, many have begun partnerships to address all three major concerns in the COVID-19-era aircraft cabin—anti-microbial surfaces, physical separation and respiratory protection.

A pair of French lawmakers are proposing a radical stimulus package to help the French aerospace and defense industry weather the novel coronavirus pandemic and likely economic crisis.

AIR TRANSAT restarted commercial service; it plans to operate reduced summer schedule to 20 destinations by August 2.