EASA has pulled operator approvals for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and Vision Air International, a Karachi-based charter and cargo carrier, in the aftermath of Pakistan’s pilot-licensing scandal.
Inclusion of the U.S. in the latest EU travel ban may make sense from a public health standpoint, but it’s bad news for airlines taking their first steps to recovery on both sides of the Atlantic.
The FAA, expanding on temporary provisions issued in April, has extended relief for pilots and other certificated industry professionals who have certain qualifications, medical certificates and training due for renewal this summer.
In an effort to adapt to declining demand for its commercial aircraft amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Airbus is expediting decisions to cut 15,000 positions—around 11% of its entire workforce and the deepest restructuring the company has ever endeavored.
Air Canada will suspend 30 domestic regional routes and close eight stations as it continues to reshape its network to meet reduced demand during the COVID-19 pandemic.
European Union member states have set out a list of countries from which they will gradually lift COVID-19 restrictions on non-essential travel, including Australia, Canada, South Korea and China—as long as it reciprocates—but excluding the U.S.
Cathay Pacific has gained approval from the vast majority of its employees for an unpaid leave program—an important part of the airline’s efforts to reduce short-term costs.
The UK government appears to be on the point of amending its roundly-criticized requirement that most arriving air travelers must self-quarantine for 14 days.
ULCC Norwegian has issued notice to Boeing of its intention to cancel orders for 92 737 MAX and five 787s, together with the GoldCare service agreements accompanying all of the aircraft.
Ethiopian Airlines has announced that it’s happy to welcome back business and leisure travellers with programmes aimed at safeguarding their health and safety.
