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IBA Sees Pandemic Generating Glut of Aircraft for Lease

Lessees prepare to return more than 1,000 commercial aircraft without “clear options” for onward placement.

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September 21, 2020

EASA Head Urges Common EU Covid-19 Travel Restrictions

According to EASA executive director Patrick Ky, agency data shows that air transport does not generate new coronavirus infections.

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September 15, 2020

EC To Extend Slot Waiver through Winter Season

While announcing her intention to extend a waiver of the “use-it-or-lose-it” rule, European transport commissioner Adina Valean lamented shortcomings.

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September 14, 2020

Boutique Air Grows With PC-12s

California-based Boutique Air serves 29 U.S. airports in 17 states nationwide, operating a fleet of 27 Pilatus PC-12-45 and PC-12-47 aircraft.

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September 10, 2020

IATA Sounds Alarm over Capacity To Distribute Vaccines

The air cargo industry must work with governments to prepare for distributing billions of doses of Covid-19 vaccine worldwide.

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September 9, 2020

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi Marks First A321neo Delivery

The joint venture between Wizz Air and Abu Dhabi-based ADQ hopes to launch operations on October 1.

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September 8, 2020

Wizz Air CEO Predicts a ‘Rollercoaster’ Covid-19 Recovery

József Váradi, head of Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air, slams a second wave of travel restrictions across Europe.

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September 8, 2020

Virgin Atlantic Completes Recapitalization, More Layoffs to Come

A U.S. court officially recognized the English High Court’s approval of Virgin Atlantic’s restructuring plan.

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September 4, 2020

Qatar’s Al Baker Calls on Boeing To ‘Oblige’ on Delivery Talks

After reaching a deal with Airbus to delay deliveries, Al Baker presses Boeing to stand with the airline in difficult times.

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September 3, 2020

Saudi Arabia To Grant UAE Carriers Full Airspace Access

The decision to allow UAE airlines to fly over Saudi territory on their way to any country raises the possibility of flights to Israel.

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September 2, 2020

United To Furlough More Than 16,000 Employees

Extension of the U.S. government’s Payroll Support Program could avoid the need for involuntary cuts until the first quarter of 2021, said United Airlines.

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September 2, 2020

IATA Laments Tepid Traffic Improvements in July

The International Air Transport Association calls for governments to show more urgency in their efforts to coordinate application of travel restrictions.

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September 1, 2020

First-Ever Israeli Flight Touches Down in Abu Dhabi

Saudi Arabia allows the historic El Al flight to the UAE to traverse its airspace.

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August 31, 2020

United Airlines Notifies Pilots of Plans for 2,850 Furloughs

Chicago-based United Airlines has become the latest U.S. major to call for an extension of Covid relief to avoid furloughs.

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August 28, 2020

Norwegian Sinks Deeper into Red Due to Covid-19

The low-cost, long-haul concept remains at the center of Norwegian plans but on a smaller scale, prompting it to divest up to 17 of its 37 Boeing 787s.

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August 28, 2020

Delta To Furlough Nearly 2,000 Pilots

As the U.S. government’s coronavirus relief act expires, Delta Air Lines moves to shed more cockpit crewmembers.

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August 25, 2020