COVID-19

Delta Air Lines will suspend flights to 11 US markets from next month as it shrinks its route network to match demand. Separately, the carrier has also formally applied for the US Transportation Department to authorize its codeshare deal with LATAM Airlines Group.

Chinese carriers have transported more than 1 million passengers in a day for the first time since late January as the country’s market continues to recover from the coronavirus crisis.

Ryanair, British Airways and easyJet have written to the UK government to condemn its decision to introduce a 14-day quarantine period for arrivals to the UK as part of its response to the COVID-19 crisis.

Philippine Airlines has slumped to a deep net loss in the first quarter ending March 31 thanks to the COVID-19 crisis, but some positive signs are emerging with the planned resumption of many domestic and international flights this month.

Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has appointed the former CEO of the country’s petroleum company, Petronas, as chairman of Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB).

Honeywell is launching safety packs designed for airline passengers and crew, tapping into the company’s manufacturing capabilities in the safety and personal protection equipment segment amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has successfully raised S$10 billion ($7.2 billion) in funding from the issuance of rights as well as securing new long-term and short-term loans from various sources.

Asia-Pacific governments are negotiating to allow some international air service to resume within the region, at least in a limited form.

United Airlines became the latest U.S. carrier to substantially ramp-up its domestic capacity in July, reflecting growing optimism about a summertime rebound in leisure travel demand.

Stephen Timm took over as president of Collins Aerospace in February. The company was created in 2018 by bringing together UTC Aerospace Systems and

Toray Composite Materials America announced June 5 it was immediately suspending operations at its Spartanburg, South Carolina plant and

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Budapest-based LCC Wizz Air has taken a number of initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic to safeguard the company’s cost position and balance sheet

Bombardier Aviation plans to lay off 2,500 employees, primarily at its Canadian manufacturing facilities, throughout 2020 as it adjusts to lower business jet deliveries caused by challenges from COVID-19, the company said June 5.

International Airlines Group (IAG) is considering a legal challenge to UK government plans to impose a 14-day quarantine on international arrivals as part of efforts to fight COVID-19, CEO Willie Walsh has said.

American 'more optimistic' compared to previous schedule plans.

Qatar Airways has retained a robust network throughout the coronavirus crisis and more routes are scheduled to return over the coming weeks.

Routes speaks to Aurimas Stikliūnas, the head of Aviation Services at Lithuanian Airports, about how the coronavirus crisis has affected Vilnius Airport (VNO) and what is being done to re-stimulate demand.

Most airlines canceled nearly all of their international flights following the outbreak of the coronavirus and have lost an enormous amount of revenue over the last few months.

Air New Zealand is looking to further slash its labor costs as the workforce cuts it has already made have not been enough to offset revenue declines.

Routes’ latest Latin America market round-up, featuring new route launches, capacity changes and news from across the region.

Southeast Asia’s largest LCC AirAsia Group is reportedly looking to sell 10% of its equity to South Korea’s SK Group to raise funds as the ongoing COVID-19 crisis impacts cashflow.

Lurking beneath the surface are enormous supply chain risks that extend well beyond supplier viability and attrition.

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Aviation trade groups are asking the FAA to extend the date for several exemptions or extensions for pilot medical certifications, training proficiency and other requirements contained in Special Federal Aviation Regulation 118. Most extensions, effective in April, expire June 30.