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U.S. Tariffs on Airbus Jets Increase to 15 percent

Airbus calls on the USTR to suspend the tariffs on European made aircraft the engage in a negotiated settlement.

Virus Crisis To Force Austrian, Porter To Suspend All Service

Austrian Airlines to stop flying March 18, Porter on March 20.

Japan’s Recon Phantoms Bow Out

The retirement of the reconnaissance fleet leaves just one fighter unit flying Phantoms in Japanese service.

Delta To Cut Management Salaries in $4 billion Savings Effort

The Atlanta-based airline is cutting total system capacity by 70 percent.

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Etihad Cargo Boosts Capacity Amid Covid-19 Crisis

The Abu Dhabi-based airline’s summer schedule adds capacity to Amsterdam, Hanoi, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, Milan, and Singapore.

Airbus Pauses Production Temporarily in France and Spain

European OEM Airbus says it needs to implement measures to protect employees, while also assessing the overall virus crisis.

Army FLRAA Moves Forward with Valor and Defiant

The process of finding a replacement for the U.S. Army’s large fleet of Black Hawk helicopters continues with the Valor and Defiant going head-to-head.

Airports Call for Globally Coordinated Slot Use Waivers

ACI World is asking airlines to implement “more realistic flight schedules” as it concedes the need for slot-use waivers.

U.S. Regional Airline Trans States to Close on April 1

The St. Louis-based United Express partner has accelerated its original plan to draw down operations by year-end.

Extension of U.S. Travel Ban Piles More Pain on Airlines

The Trump Administration's extension of its travel ban to UK and Irish citizens has prompted further aggressive staff and service cuts by airlines.

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Norwegian To Cut Service to Bare Bones, Lay Off 7,300

Long-haul LCC Norwegian Air will halt all intercontinental service by the end of March.

Inconspicuously, Aircraft Lessors Hit Hard by Virus Scare

Although most lessors remain in a “holding pattern,” the worsening Covid-19 crisis will force repossession of devalued assets.

U.S. Airlines Call for Massive Government Relief Package

Trade group A4A projects all seven of its passenger airlines likely will run out of money between June 30 and the end of the year absent government action.

EC Proposes Four-month Suspension of Slot Rule

Brussels is granting the temporary suspension until June 30 of the 80-20 “use it or lose it” rule for airport slots.

Further Aircraft Lost before Idlib Ceasefire Agreement

The ceasefire ar Idlib ended a brief period of intense fighting between Assadist and Turkish forces, during which a number of aircraft were downed.

U.S. Military Exploring eVTOL Solution to Resupplying Troops

The U.S. military is investing in eVTOL aircraft technology that it believes could reduce risks associated with moving cargo in combat zones.

U.S. Travel Ban on Europe Strikes Latest Blow to Airlines

Trump blames the EU for what he characterized as a slow response to the Covid-19 outbreak.

New Production Contracts for UH-60s, HH-60s, and P-8s

Recent Department of Defense contracts have swollen the order books for the Army’s Black Hawk, the Air Force’s Jolly Green II, and Navy Poseidons.

Europe Blindsided by U.S. Transatlantic Travel Ban

The unexpected U.S. travel restrictions force airlines across Europe to massively cut services to the country.

China Plans Further Financial Stimulus for Ailing Airlines

Authorities are considering further measures to help China's air transport sector weather the coronavirus crisis.

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