Ryanair subsidiary Laudamotion is working to temporarily reduce work hours of its 900 employees to cope with the dramatic demand drop as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.
The U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) issued a final order Mar. 13 denying antitrust immunity (ATI) to the proposed joint-venture (JV) between Hawaiian Airlines and Japan Airlines (JAL), casting doubt on the future of the two carriers’ planned alliance.
American Airlines and Delta Air Lines announced massive new international capacity cuts to Europe and South America, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to bar most inbound travel from Europe over concerns about the spread of COVID-19.
Regional turboprop manufacturer ATR positively contributed to Italian parent company Leonardo’s 2019 results in orders and deliveries, according to Leonardo CEO Alessandro Profumo.
Brazilian carrier Azul is reducing international capacity by 20-30% to combat falling demand, driven by currency devaluation and the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Alongside sustainable fuels and electric propulsion, hydrogen has a role in helping aviation address emissions challenges and industry should allocate resources to exploring its potential, concludes a report by European consultants Roland Berger.
By Jens Flottau, Helen Massy-Beresford, Tony Osborne
Lufthansa Group has become the latest European airline to apply for state aid in its four home countries to address a nearing liquidity crisis, the airline confirmed Mar. 13.
The Virgin Australia Group is cutting more capacity on domestic and international routes following the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus, although the airline has been less affected by the crisis than many of its major regional rivals.
Starting Mar. 15, Singapore will stop passengers who have recently visited France, Germany, Italy or Spain from entering and transiting in the country.
