- China Sees Improved Intl Air Cargo Transport Capacity[May 21, 2020]
China has seen fast improvement in its international air cargo transport capacity which strongly facilitates the country's international supply chain, according to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC).
- U.S. Airlines Step up Safety Measures in Preparation for Recovery[May 20, 2020]
U.S. carriers JetBlue Airways and United Airlines Holdings Inc announced fresh safety measures on Wednesday aimed at restoring confidence in air travel as several executives pointed to signs domestic demand is improving.
- EasyJet to Restart Flights in June with Passengers and Crew In Masks[May 21, 2020]
British low-cost airline easyJet said a small number of flights would restart on June 15 and that passengers and cabin crew would all be required to wear masks when travelling.
- Lufthansa in Advanced Talks for State Rescue Deal Worth about US$10 Billion[May 21, 2020]
Airline Lufthansa said on Thursday it is in advanced talks with the German government's economic stabilisation fund over a rescue deal worth up to EUR 9 billion (US$9.9 billion), including the state taking a 20% stake in the company.
- China Starts Pilot Project on Whole-Journey Luggage Tracking[May 20, 2020]
China has started a pilot project for whole-journey luggage tracking systems at six major airports, according to the Civil Aviation Administration of China.
- Thales Announces That SF Airlines Will Retrofit Their Aircraft With Thales/Acss Avionics to Improve Air Traffic Efficiency and Capacity[May 20, 2020]
SF Airlines has selected Thales and ACSS as the exclusive equipment supplier for airborne ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast) equipment for its fleet to improve air traffic efficiency and capacity, in an active response to CAAC's (Civil Aviation Administration of China) call for implementation of ADS-B technology.
- Aircraft Makers Try to Stay Afloat amid Virus Head Winds[May 18, 2020]
Airlines have not only idled much of their fleet, but deferred or canceled orders for new aircraft due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global civil aviation industry.
- Airlines Use Promotions on Webcam to Boost Tourism, Stimulate Ticket Sales[May 19, 2020]
Chinese carriers are taking various measures to overcome the difficulties posed by the novel coronavirus outbreak, promoting destinations and selling tickets through livestreaming sessions as part of the latest ways for them to get through the challenging time.
- Connecting Europe and China amid Pandemic[May 20, 2020]
Some 105 Lufthansa flights per week between Germany and China are taking to the skies carrying vital supplies amid the pandemic battle, said a senior executive with Lufthansa Cargo.
- Nation Helping Fill Gap in Air Cargo Demand[May 20, 2020]
China is working hard to ensure the safety and efficiency of its air cargo sector together with global peers.