WestJet is concerned over some aspects associated with potential financial support from Canada’s government for the country’s airlines, including ensuring regional communities retain air service. 

U.S. regional carrier Mesa Airlines, which operates scheduled passenger flights as American Eagle and United Express, is seeking to bring its business model to Europe.

After months of uncertainty over whether it would survive the pandemic, Norwegian Air Shuttle may finally be nearing a restructuring solution ahead of a mid-April deadline. 

A cross-section of stakeholders from across the commercial airline industry called on U.S. federal lawmakers to promptly pass another round of targeted support at a House Transportation Committee hearing March 2. 

French maritime transport and logistics specialist CMA CGM has abandoned plans to acquire 30% of Groupe Dubrueil Aéro and will now launch cargo flights on March 8, in partnership with Air Belgium.

Passengers will be willing to fly once travel restrictions allow, but the speed of a recovery in air traffic will depend on governments’ approach to lifting those restrictions, IATA said March 2. 

European Commission (EC) president Ursula von der Leyen has confirmed that work is underway on a “Digital Green Pass,” which aims to facilitate the restart of European travel.

AerCap CEO Aengus Kelly sees “strong growth opportunities” for his company as airlines are forced into pursuing asset-light strategies and reducing debt burdens over the coming years.