Latest COVID-19 News and Analysis

Jun 05, 2020
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.
Jun 05, 2020
Lurking beneath the surface are enormous supply chain risks that extend well beyond supplier viability and attrition.
Jun 04, 2020
Which new-build airliners are most likely to see deferred deliveries or cancellations by airline or lessors due to the COVID-19 downturn? Industry…
Jun 04, 2020
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. 
Jun 04, 2020
Aircraft utilization at Flexjet has doubled in the past three weeks, while leads from potential clients are “off the charts,” as the fractional provider operates during the novel coronavirus pandemic, Flexjet CEO  Mike Silvestro said on a Jefferies Equity Research webinar June 2. 
Jun 04, 2020
Emirates Airline sees a place for all of its Airbus A380s in its future fleet plan, but their status is directly tied to how quickly demand bounces…
Jun 04, 2020
Ask the Editors: Airliners are much cleaner than the average restaurant—especially now with new additional disinfecting being done.
Jun 04, 2020
Qantas is looking to significantly expand its domestic network, as demand in its home market increases as travel restrictions loosen.