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Korean Start-up Airline Hi Air Orders Two ATR 72-500s

Hi Air, which started operations in February 2020, is doubling the size of its fleet following South Korea's emergence from Covid-19 lockdown.

Qantas Grounding 100 Aircraft, Retiring 747s

Facing dramatic reductions in air travel, Qantas has unveiled a $10 billion recovery plan.

Lufthansa Saved From Collapse By Disputed Government Aid

The German airline's leading private shareholder had opposed state aid, which was contingent on the government taking a 20 percent stake in the company.

IATA Presses For Alternatives to Quarantines and Travel Bans

Travelers are as concerned about being quarantined as they are about catching the Covid virus, according to new IATA research.

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France Seeks To Curb Short-haul Domestic Flights

The French government wants to prevent low-cost carriers from replacing Air France on routes it has to abandon as part of its €7 billion bailout.

IAG Pulls Plug on Low-cost Subsidiary Level Europe

Level Europe operated low-cost short-haul flights from bases in Vienna and Amsterdam with Airbus A320 family aircraft.

Qantas Halts All Intl Flights As Australia Stays Closed

Australia's borders will remain closed to most international visitors through 2021, with the exception of trips to and from New Zealand.

IATA Reticent on Covid Testing for Passengers

The International Air Transport Association has raised concerns over cost, speed, scalability, and accuracy of current Covid 19 testing.

Data Shows Business Aviation is Down, But Not Out for the Count

Data Shows Business Aviation is Down, But Not Out for the Count

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Finnair to Raise €500 Million with New Share Offering

The European Commission on June 9 approved Finland’s participation in its flag carrier’s share offering.

Cranfield Research Points to a Smaller Air Transport Industry

A recently released study by Cranfield University shed light on expectations for the future of air transport.

Hong Kong Throws Lifeline to Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific Group will issue ownership warrants to the Hong Kong government as part of a $5 billion recapitalization effort.

IATA Sees Airline Losses Continuing in 2021

The International Air Transport Association projects historically steep losses of $84.3 billion this year to decline to $15.8 billion in 2021.

Emirates Starts Pilot, Cabin Crew Layoffs

Dubai’s Emirates Airline said it “deeply regrets” workforce cuts.

British Airways Challenges UK Government Over Quarantine

British Airways is suing the UK government after refusing to participate in a meeting with the UK Home Secretary to discuss new quarantine rules.

U.S. Reciprocates on China’s Flight Ban Concession

The U.S. Department of Transportation will allow Chinese carriers to fly as many as two round trips a week between the two countries.

EASA’s Covid Charter Draws First Signatories

Three airlines and seven airports have agreed to help implement health measures recommended by EASA’s new health protocol.

UAE Lifts Flight Restrictions on Etihad, Emirates

Etihad will begin service to 20 cities on June 10 from Abu Dhabi while Emirates launches flights to 16 key destinations on June 15.

China Changes Course on Flight Approval Formula

A move to allow more foreign carriers to resume service to China comes a day after the U.S. ordered a ban on passenger flights by Chinese airlines.

How Covid Is Turning Air Transport On Its head, and What the Industry Needs To Do To Survive

How Covid Is Turning Air Transport On Its head, and What the Industry Needs To Do To Survive

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