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Brussels Airlines To Trigger Major Downsizing

Lufthansa-owned Brussels Airlines remains locked in talks with the Belgian government over a €290 million bailout.

Regulators Grapple with Regional Differences in Covid-19 Effects

A globally harmonized approach to restarting air transport comes with challenges borne by differing national priorities and the dynamic nature of Covid-19.

Regulations and Government

Boeing Deliveries Slow to a Crawl in April

Cancellations for 108 Boeing airplanes last month accompanied a delivery total of six.

Saab’s Digital Tower Joint Venture Builds on Civil Success

Swedish remote tower venture continues to grow its business, and is making its first forays into military ATC with the UK's RAF.

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Avianca Succumbs to Covid-19, Files for Bankruptcy

Latin America's second-largest airline seeks rescue funding from governments while operating cargo services under Chapter 11.

Manila Gateway Reopens to International Flights

Inbound international charter and commercial flights resume in the Philippines.

Mitsubishi to Close on CRJ Acquisition on June 1

MHI RJ Aviation Group will control CRJ support and maintain the Canadian jet’s type certificates.

IAG Cuts Deliveries As Full Recovery Not Anticipated Before 2023

IAG incurred a loss of around $577 million in the first quarter of 2020, and sees even tougher trading conditions in the second and third quarters.

Rolls-Royce Suggests Likelihood of More Job Cuts

UK engine maker Rolls-Royce cites a 40-percent decline in engine flying hours during this year’s first four months.

Air France-KLM Delays A350 Deliveries, Mulls Other Models' Fate

The Franco-Dutch airline group warns that passenger demand will not recover to pre-COVID-19 levels "before several years."

Korean Air Adds International Flights as Region Slowly Reopens

Several airlines in the Asia-Pacific region eye a resumption of strategically important overseas routes.

Spirit CEO: Bombardier, Asco Acquisitions Proceeding

Spirit AeroSystems sees "long-term value" in acquiring Asco and Bombardier's aerostructures unit, despite the effects of Covid-19 and 737 Max grounding.

South Africa’s Comair Enters Business Rescue Process

Comair said it aims to restructure itself as a sustainable business.

GE Aviation To Shrink Workforce by 25 Percent

Some 13,000 GE employees will lose their job as the company "resizes" to address Covid-19-related business distress.

De Havilland Canada Begins Phased Return to Work

Toronto-based De Havilland Canada said it would take a measured approach to resuming operations.

Shareholders Approve Norwegian Air Rescue Plan

A near $1 billion private placement unlocks more government aid for Norwegian Air Shuttle.

Boeing Supplier Spirit Plans Company-wide Job Cuts

Lower production rates at Airbus and Boeing are leading Spirit AeroSystems to cut commercial production jobs in Wichita and company wide.

Boeing Completes First Flight of Second 777X

The first flight of 777X WH002 lasted 2 hours and 58 minutes.

Boeing Passes on CARES Act Funding With $25B Bond

A $25 billion bond offering has ensured enough liquidity to allow Boeing to reject public money.

Airbus to Offer Freight Mod for A330, A350 Cabins

An Airbus service bulletin will define the needed engineering work and management of the certification process for EASA.

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