Tag: virus
COVID-19: IATA issues ‘principles’ to re-start aviation and biosecurity guidelines for...
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), the main trade group for the global aviation industry, has issued five “key principles” to help re-start the...
COVID-19: Cathay traffic down almost 100% in April 2020 as commercial...
Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific and its regional unit Cathay Dragon said combined passenger traffic for the month of April fell almost 100...
COVID-19: Boeing creates ‘Confident Travel Initiative’ as airlines struggle to get...
American plane maker Boeing has created a new “Confident Travel Initiative” and has appointed long-time Boeing Vice President Mike Delaney to lead the team...
Aviation News in Brief 15 May 2020
Qatar Airways returns to Brisbane: Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) has welcomed news of Qatar Airways returning to Queensland with three weekly scheduled services between...
UPDATED-COVID-19: IATA chief opposes quarantine measures, says refund demands will destroy...
The head of the main trade association for the world’s airlines said in the group’s now weekly media call that it opposes government quarantines...
COVID-19: UN tourism agency says the world is closed
The United Nations agency charged with monitoring worldwide tourism says the COVID-19 pandemic has placed the whole world on lockdown. New research from the...
COVID-19: AAPA says standard health rules needed for air travel to...
The Association of Asia-Pacific Airlines (AAPA), the main trade body representing some of the region’s top airlines, said COVID-19 pandemic mitigation efforts like testing,...
Aviation News in Brief 11 May 2020
BOC Aviation signs deal with Southwest Airlines: BOC Aviation said it has signed a purchase-and-leaseback agreement with Southwest Airlines for 10 Boeing 737 MAX...
COVID-19: ICAO issues new guidelines on virus safety risks for CAAs
The United Nations agency charged with setting standards for the international aviation industry, the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) issued new guidelines for the...
AAPA says regional full-year profits declined 25% in 2019 as carriers...
The main trade association for many of Asia’s top airlines, the Association of Asia-Pacific Airlines (AAPA), said Wednesday (6 May) that regional airlines earned...