Latest COVID-19 News and Analysis

Jun 08, 2020
The British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA) has accused British Airways (BA) of planning to fire all of its flightdeck crews and rehire a smaller number at lower salaries.
Jun 08, 2020
Ask the Editors: U.S. airlines’ strength before the COVID-19 crisis and government support bodes well for the majors’ survival.
Jun 08, 2020
London City Airport will reopen for passenger services toward the end of June. Like most airports, it will initially face a reduced level of service, but this will be compounded without the presence of two airlines that played a significant role prior to the coronavirus pandemic.
Jun 08, 2020
After more than two months without a commercial flight, Lyon Saint Exupery airport has reopened to passenger traffic, accompanying the gradual resumption of air travel activity in France.
Jun 08, 2020
Delta Air Lines will suspend service to 11 domestic non-hub cities, following a decision by the U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) to provide greater flexibility from CARES Act minimum service requirements.
Jun 08, 2020
Regional aircraft lessor Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) has applied to the Dublin High Court for debt relief and secured agreement from its shareholders for a $60 million equity injection as it tries to weather the COVID-19 crisis.
Jun 08, 2020
Ground handler Swissport Belgium is filing for bankruptcy after parent Swissport International refused to inject further funds into the struggling unit.
Jun 08, 2020
The number of daily flights in Europe rose above 6,000 on June 2 and stayed at that level for four days, showing a post-lockdown recovery in air traffic getting underway, Eurocontrol said.