COVID-19

By Lee Hudson
Boeing is preparing to reopen operations at its Philadelphia facility April 20 after being closed for 17 days because of the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Kurt Hofmann
VIENNA—As Lufthansa Group evaluates how many hubs it will need after the COVID-19 crisis is over, Austrian Airlines CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech

By Graham Warwick
The Ottawa government is assessing the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on an ongoing competition to develop Canadian-produced sustainable aviation

By Lee Hudson
The U.S. Air Force is facing a slowdown at its aviation depots, while the U.S. Navy is looking to ramp up work at its aircraft repair facilities as the novel coronavirus spreads.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Karen Walker
Some Latin American country governments are stepping up with assistance for airlines, but negotiations continue with some despite their large aviation
Airlines & Lessors

By Ben Goldstein
A group of U.S. Senate Democrats called on airlines to release an estimated $10 billion in full cash refunds for flights canceled by passengers owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Irish ACMI specialist CityJet has entered the local equivalent of Chapter 11 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Brussels Airlines, which was one of
Airlines & Lessors

LUFTHANSA GROUP extended its repatriation flight schedule through May 17.
Air Transport

IBA

IBA reports 62% of all aircraft in ABS finance structures created since 2015 are either parked or stored vs 48% of the overall global aircraft fleet.
Air Transport

BOEING plans April 20 to resume all Commercial Airplanes production in Puget Sound in a phased approach with about 27,000 employees returning to work
Aerospace

By Aaron Karp
In ‘candid’ message, United’s CEO Oscar Munoz and president Scott Kirby warn of significant demand suppression into 2021.
Airports & Networks

By Mark Carreau
Three U.S. and Russian International Space Station (ISS) crewmembers descended safely to Earth early April 17 to end lengthy, productive missions.
Space

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Italy’s government plans a “significant investment” in newly nationalized Alitalia, intending to use the airline as a springboard for the relaunch of
Airlines & Lessors

By Wesley Charnock
Welcome to Routes’ look at how the Latin America aviation market is responding to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, helping you understand the schedule changes and manage the impact so we can navigate through this crisis together. Routes is part of the Aviation Week Network.
Airlines & Lessors

By Wesley Charnock
Routes' latest update on how airlines and airports across Latin America are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Airports & Networks

By Sean Broderick
HEPA filters and fresh air recommended to keep cabins virus-free.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Lee Ann Shay
The conversations we’ve had with airline and MRO leaders and managers over the last few days have proven just how lucky we are to be part of this supportive, tight-knit industry.
MRO Americas

By Sean Broderick
Remote inspection approvals, distance learning could mark permanent shifts.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

David Marcontell
Fewer flights, new security protocols, a smaller labor force and more consolidation likely lie ahead.
MRO Americas

By James Pozzi
After the demise of Monarch Aircraft Engineering, STS Aviation Group acquired the former MRO’s Birmingham hangar and sought to establish a new and altogether leaner operation.
MRO

By Kurt Hofmann
Lufthansa Cargo chairman and CEO Peter Gerber has been on the front lines of global efforts to cope with the coronavirus pandemic as the carrier works
Sustainability

By Chen Chuanren
Singapore takes care of its girl.
Sustainability

By Steve Trimble
Deemed to be an essential service, defense manufacturing avoids pandemic shutdowns.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Jen DiMascio
F-15QA’s vertical climb; a new Space Acquisition Council; how to deter China and Russia; and defense execs advise White House.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Lee Hudson
The U.S. Air Force may award an $85 billion contract to Northrop Grumman early to develop the Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent missile to replace the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile.
Missile Defense & Weapons