Coronavirus

For a European tourist hotspot, major LCC activity to Croatia was relatively small or non-existent, even before the pandemic hit.

El Al Israel Airlines is strategizing on how to deal with both the consequences of the COVID-19 crisis and changing market conditions in a post-pandemic environment.

U.S. Navy cancels JSOW-ER; SM-6 misses target; Brazil’s Air Force may cut KC-390; USAF buys jet for BACN; GA-EMS cross-link contract.

Plans for Ecuadorian startup Ecuatoriana Airlines were finalized in late 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic upended the aerospace industry, and prior to the demise of the country’s former flag carrier Tame.

A pair of U.S. senators sharply rebuked the airline industry’s collective response to criticisms of refund policies during the COVID-19 pandemic, arguing that questions raised in a recent letter to seven airlines were not properly addressed.

Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific are making slow progress in restoring their networks as key border reopenings remain elusive.

Starting June 2, Italy will waive its mandatory 10-day quarantine rule.

Airlines have long hoped for restart to transatlantic travel by summer, plans likely on hold as governments slow-walk reopenings.

New travel restrictions have been put in place between France and the UK aimed at stopping the spread of the so-called Indian variant of the coronavirus, just as Eurocontrol figures show signs of a recovery in travel demand.

The Indian airline industry is now poised for a period of ownership shifts, with some moves prompted by the latest travel slump.

The Sri Lankan government has announced it will allow international passengers to enter the country again, after a temporary ban due to increased COVID-19 concerns.

Azul revealed the agreement has now been terminated and the airline has instead hired advisors to explore industry consolidation opportunities in the region.

Canada's airlines are adding back capacity more slowly than carriers in other countries, including the US.

American Airlines and United Airlines are to increase service to Spain after the European country’s government confirmed that borders would reopen from June 7 to travelers who have been fully vaccinated.

Indian airline IndiGo has announced an order for 620 CFM International LEAP-1A engines—a move that reinforces the LCC’s intention to take delivery of all of its massive orderbook of Airbus narrowbodies.

The EU COVID certificate will be a digital or paper document showing COVID-19 vaccination status and test results, the aim of which is to encourage a recovery in European travel.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced plans to create a “Global Pandemic Radar” in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) to track emerging diseases and avert a repeat of the COVID-19 crisis.

Domestic capacity will reach 95% of pre-pandemic levels in the current quarter, the airline said.

If the first quarter is any indication, A&D is about to throttle up share buybacks and dividend payments into afterburn.

India’s carriers are looking to IPOs, share sales and changes in ownership to improve their long-term viability.

Operators in and out of bankruptcy are making fleet adjustments to remain competitive.

For airlines hoping for a return to previous demand levels after the devastating effects of the COVID-19 crisis, yet more change may seem like the last thing they need.

Airbus adds to A321neo production with a modernized final assembly line in Toulouse to meet both market demand and political needs.

Airline CEOs express confidence that the aviation industry “possesses the right tools, based on data and science, to enable a safe and meaningful restart to transatlantic travel.”

The all-business-class carrier now hopes to resume its transatlantic operations after more than a year of its scheduled services being suspended.