Coronavirus: Six Airlines Fighting Back Against COVID-19
While most airlines across the world have now stopped operating many of their scheduled services, some are helping to fight the COVID-19 pandemic by operating flights to collect medical supplies from China. Here’s six interesting examples.
Air Transat temporarily suspends operations
The Canadian airline, Air Transat, has announced a temporary suspension of all its services. A statement issued on April 3 said:
Coronavirus: Eight Unusual Flights You Might Have Missed
Thomas Haynes explores some of the more unique flights that have occurred during the pandemic.
Cagliari becomes the first European airport to install a new UV-C surface disinfection system
Cagliari Airport (IATA: CAG), serving the Italian island of Sardinia, has become the first European Airport to introduce a new ultraviolet surface disinfection system.
Coronavirus: Airlines Scramble for Survival
The Key Publishing commercial aviation team has put together a list of what some of the biggest names have done so far to deal with this rapidly evolving situation. *all information correct of March 16
Coronavirus: Global Airports Respond to COVID-19
As the world grapples with the COVID-19 outbreak, airports are at the frontline of the mission to stem the spread of the virus. Thomas Haynes examines the effects of the virus on the industry and what is being done to control the spread.
AtlasGlobal Halts Flights Again
Turkish airline AtlasGlobal has suspended operations for a second time, less than two months after it restored services.
Air Italy in Voluntary Liquidation
Air Italy ceased operations with immediate effect on February 11 after its shareholders, Alisarda and Qatar Airways through AQA Holding, chose to liquidate the company citing “persistent and structural market problems”.
Blended-Wing Breakthrough for Airbus MAVERIC Team
Airbus has unveiled its “blended wing body” prototype, the basis of which could offer significant fuel savings versus existing technology and overhaul the onboard passenger experience.
3D Printing Milestone for Pratt & Whitney
In what is being described as a first for the commercial MRO sector, Pratt & Whitney (P&W) has revealed the “industrialisation” of 3D printing for its aircraft engine components.