Airbus uses A330 tanker to fly coronavirus air bridge
Airbus is deploying additional aircraft including an A330 tanker conversion airframe to provide flight support for medical supplies from China to Europe.
AirAsia and AirAsia X to be grounded from 28 March
Malaysian low-cost carriers AirAsia and AirAsia X will suspend operations from 28 March due to growing border restrictions imposed by various countries amid the coronavirus pandemic.
APAC airports could lose $23.9 billion revenue: trade association
The coronavirus crisis could have a $23.9 billion impact on revenue for Asia-Pacific airports this year, according to estimates by the Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific.
Meggitt secures engine component support deal with JAL
Meggitt has secured a three-year contract with Japan Airlines (JAL) to provide engine component maintenance and repair services for the airline’s Boeing 737s, 767s, and 777s.
China cuts overseas flights to stem imported coronavirus cases
The Civil Aviation Authority of China (CAAC) is further cutting the number of international flights allowed by both local and foreign carriers, in a bid to contain the “increasing risks” of imported coronavirus cases.
Asia-Pacific carriers had dismal month in February: AAPA
Preliminary traffic figures from the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines show that regional air traffic plunged in February.
ICAO welcomes government support for aviation sector
UN aviation body ICAO welcomed a statement from G20 countries to aid in the global recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, highlighting that aviation is one of the worst-hit sectors.
Qatar Airways opens Brisbane service amid Coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic has opened a new route for Qatar Airways, which will operate flights to Brisbane for the first time and increase services to Australia to help people get home.
Singapore Airlines boosts liquidity amid coronavirus crisis
Singapore Airlines is planning to issue S$5.3 billion ($3.7 billion) in equity and S$3.5 billion in 10-year mandatory convertible bonds in order to raise liquidity as demand for air travel slumps globally.
Governments face ‘moral hazard’ in deciding to help airlines: analyst
Governments across the world face a ‘moral hazard’ when it comes to supporting airlines through the coronavirus crisis, as they seek to ensure any investment benefits the citizens of their respective countries, according to CTAIRA analyst Chris Tarry.