The International Air Transport Association said overnight it is asking governments, “at this time of extreme pressure on the industry” to heed the “broad economic consequences” of efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19. Read More »

The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), said the country’s aviation industry recorded one of its worst months in its history in February, with losses of 24.59 billion yuan (US$3.522 billion). Read More »

Qantas Group CEO, Alan Joyce, said this week the Australian carrier planned to reduce capacity on its Asia network by 31% in response to the coronavirus pandemic that has crippled demand for air travel. Read More »

Cathay Pacific Group chairman, Patrick Healy, said it is difficult to predict when the tide will turn for the aviation industry and that the airline group expected a loss for the interim 2020 half. Read More »

Korean Air president, Woo Kee-hong, reported Reuters this week, has told employees the impact of COVID-19 could be so great on the airline group that its survival may not be guaranteed. Read More »

Regulators worldwide are easing some of the rules tied to the use of precious take-off and landing slots at airports to allow airlines the flexibility they need to deal with COVID-19. Read More »

SYDNEY AIRPORT said this week passenger numbers fell by 9.3% to 3.1 million in February. Read More »