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A weekly round-up of the latest news from the aviation industry as airlines and airports continue to recover from the COVID-19 crisis.

Carrier reports July load factors in the 40-45% range.

The low-cost airline has been granted the rights by Indian regulators to begin services to the US and UK.

Qatar’s national carrier reinstates flights to Philippine city having not flown there since March 2012.

Airline to retire four aircraft types this year as it copes with significant demand drop from COVID-19.

US carrier Spirit Airlines expects third quarter capacity to be two-thirds of the level seen a year ago.

Belfast City Airport has secured six new UK routes, previously operated by Flybe.

The UK flag-carrier is adding a new route to Jamaica this winter.

Resumption of service comes after Virgin Atlantic unveiled a long-awaited restructuring July 14.

Speaking on the latest Aviation Week Network webinar, Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker says full service carriers will prevail in the Gulf region.

TAP Air Portugal has reinstated its service between the Azores and Boston after nearly two decades.

Routes analyzes some of the services returning as well as new routes being launched. This week we look at the resumption of Finnair flights to China, OWG's debut services and KLM's adjustments in the Persian Gulf.

The stalled recovery has led many carriers to pause or scale back capacity growth planned for July and August.

The leisure carrier will station two Airbus A321s at the airport this summer.

Alaska Airlines is beefing up its network from San Diego with the addition of three new routes.

Competition on routes between Italy and Ukraine is set to heighten over the coming months as more low-cost seats enter the fast-growing market.

Travel ban remains in effect for US passengers.

Pilots' union agrees to programs designed to allow pilots to leave airline voluntarily in face of COVID-19 demand drop.

As airlines and airports around the world recover from the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic, Routes' latest infographic looks at the current state of the global aviation market.

Chilean ultra-low-cost carrier JetSMART is setting up an airline in Peru, filling a gap left by Avianca and Peruvian Airlines.

A weekly round-up of the latest news from the aviation industry as airlines and airports continue to recover from the COVID-19 crisis.

Jazeera’s London Gatwick service will remain grounded initially.

Boosting its presence at Los Angeles International is tied to Alaska's plan to join the oneworld alliance.

Poland’s flag carrier will start scheduled flights to Ireland’s capital next month.

As British Airways’ fleet of Boeing 747s becomes the latest victim of the COVID-19 pandemic, Routes assesses the impact on the carrier’s network.