- IATA Welcomes EU Suspension of Slot Use Rules[Mar. 13, 2020]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the announcement by the European Commission (EC) granting the temporary suspension until June 2020 of the 80-20 "use it or lose it" rule for airport slots.
- SAS Temporarily Halt Most of the Traffic[Mar. 16, 2020]
As an effect of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, and the measures that authorities have taken, the demand for international air travel is essentially non-existent. Therefore, SAS has made the decision to temporarily halt most of its traffic starting Monday March 16 until there are yet again conditions to conduct commercial aviation.
- Finnair Cuts Capacity by 90% from 1 April, Maintains Critical Air Connections for Finland[Mar. 16, 2020]
The coronavirus epidemic has had a severe impact on demand for air travel, and several countries have set restrictions on air travel. Finnair has today commented on the financial implications of the situation in a stock exchange release.
- Information Regarding Routes That SAS Continue to Operate[Mar. 16, 2020]
In the coming weeks, SAS will continue to operate the following routes and destinations with limited service:
- Air Cargo Essential to Fight Against COVID-19[Mar. 16, 2020]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and its members continue to support governments in their efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19. Since the crisis began, air cargo has been a vital partner in delivering much-needed medicines, medical equipment (including spare parts/repair components), and in keeping global supply chains functioning for the most time-sensitive materials. This has been done through dedicated cargo freighter operations, utilization of cargo capacity in passenger aircraft and with relief flights to affected areas.
- Pulkovo St. Petersburg Airport Deploys Measures to Prevent Coronavirus[Mar. 17, 2020]
Northern Capital Gateway (NCG), the operator of Pulkovo St. Petersburg Airport (Russia), is implementing a set of measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus infection.
- COVID-19: British Airports Demand Funding and Tax Cuts from UK Gov't amid Shutdown Fears[Mar. 17, 2020]
Thousands of industry jobs are at risk after it was revealed by the Airports Council International that UK airports had recorded a 1.8 billion pounds loss in revenue amid the Coronavirus epidemic. As a result, Britain's Government is now being pressured to launch emergency financial measures to protect the industry amid global travel bans.
- Latest Analysis of COVID-19 Impact on Global Aviation Operation[Mar. 17, 2020]
VariFlight, a world leading brand providing aviation data services, released its latest analysis of the impact of COVID-19 on the aviation industry to help people understand the global traffic and economic trends.
- Latest Updates on COVID-19's Impact on the Aviation Industry (Mar 9 - 16, 2020)[Mar. 16, 2020]
ChinaAviationDaily will be updating regularly with latest news to help visitors stay up-to-date on how the COVID-19 is impacting the aviation industry.
- Auckland Airport suspends Earnings Guidance Due to Virus-Driven Border Controls[Mar. 16, 2020]
Auckland International Airport suspended its full-year earnings guidance on Monday after New Zealand announced stringent border controls over the weekend to combat the fast-spreading coronavirus.