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Virgin Atlantic urges government to commit to clear, decisive, unwavering support
| March 16, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines
Last week saw a rapid acceleration of the impact of Covid-19 on global aviation and tourism. The World Health Organisation declared the outbreak a global pandemic on Wednesday 11 March, as cases continue to rise. An increasing number of countries are now closing their borders – most significantly, the US, where a travel embargo from the UK comes into force on Tuesday 17 March.
Airline groups call on governments and stakeholders for support
| March 16, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines
Dynamic Infrastructure partners with InVision to improve maintenance of bridges and tunnels in Greece
| March 16, 2020 | Air Cargo | Project / Heavy Lift
The New York and Tel Aviv-based company Dynamic Infrastructure, is expanding in Greece following a broad cooperation agreement with Greece’s InVision Consulting, a leading consulting and software providing firm specializing in the transportation industry.
Airlines slash flights across globe demand disintegrates
| March 16, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines
Airlines plead for state relief after virus pummels travel
| March 15, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines | Intermodal
Cathay Adds Flights From U.S., London on Strong Easter Demand
| March 15, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines
HNA holds ‘candid’ discussions with creditors on liquidity woes
| March 13, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines
HNA Group Co. held a meeting with some creditor banks, including China’s biggest state-owned lenders, to discuss its liquidity difficulties and debt issues, the Chinese conglomerate said.
Southwest Air 737 fuselage crack, pressure loss probed by FAA
| March 13, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines
Federal aviation officials are investigating the cause of a 12-inch-long crack that developed in the top of a Southwest Airlines Co. jet during flight, leading to a gradual loss of cabin pressure.
Fraport increases revenue and operating result
| March 13, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airports | By The Numbers
All 2019 financial targets achieved – Extensive cost-reduction measures being implemented during current fiscal year – Outlook clouded amid growing uncertainty of the coronavirus outbreak
Norwegian to suspend more than 4000 flights and implement layoffs
| March 13, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines
Following the U.S. ban on travel from most of Europe and the escalating coronavirus situation, Norwegian has decided to ground 40 percent of its long-haul fleet and cancel up to 25 percent of its short-haul flights until the end of May. The changes apply to the company’s entire route network.
Frankfurt Airport’s 45% traffic drop reveals extent of virus hit
| March 13, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airports
Last to ground the Max a year ago, FAA’s global status shaken
| March 13, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines
Aircraft lessor AerCap to tap its $6.6 billion in credit
| March 12, 2020 | Air Cargo | Charters
Swiss WorldCargo makes modifications to its network in response to the coronavirus
| March 12, 2020 | Air Cargo | Freighters
Following the recent guidelines by the US authorities we have adjusted our operations to the United States accordingly. Swiss WorldCargo is currently drafting a special flight timetable for the USA.
Air Partner reports uptick in corporate shuttle requests as businesses seek alternate travel options, citing COVID-19 pandemic
| March 12, 2020 | Air Cargo | Charters
Air Partner, a global leader in private group charter aviation, has noted a rapid increase in requests for corporate shuttles, with businesses citing COVID-19 ("novel coronavirus") and pursuing better travel options.
DACHSER is expanding premium charter flight rotation to and from China
| March 12, 2020 | Air Cargo | Charters | Logistics
DACHSER Air & Sea Logistics is starting the next wave of its charter flight rotation service to China and back. The charter route has initially been scheduled to operate from mid-March to the end of the month.
LATAM reduces international flights by approximately 30% due to lower demand and travel restrictions
| March 12, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines
Kerry Logistics moves into new London Heathrow facility to support its growth in the air freight sector
| March 12, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airports | Logistics
Aeroflot adjusts flight schedules for Italy, France, Germany and Spain
| March 12, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airlines
Fraport Traffic Figures – February 2020: Passenger decline continues at Frankfurt Airport
| March 12, 2020 | Air Cargo | Airports
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