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Civilian aviation news July 14, 2022

Premature Return to Pre-Pandemic Slot Rules Risks Continued Passenger Disruption

Geneva. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed concern that a premature return to pre-pandemic slot use rules in the EU this winter risks continuing…

Civilian aviation news March 2, 2021

U.S. budget airlines plot pandemic breakthrough

(Reuters) – The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the global travel landscape and U.S. no-frills carriers are pouncing. As legacy airlines shrink to contain costs, budget…

Civilian aviation news November 2, 2020

Ryanair boss looks beyond summer loss to post-pandemic growth

(Reuters) – Ryanair recorded its first loss for the key summer period in 30 years as a result of the coronavirus crisis, which threatens to…

Civilian aviation news October 20, 2020

Wizz Air CEO expects smaller airline industry after pandemic

(Reuters) – The world will have a smaller airline industry as a result of the coronavirus crisis with many privately funded carriers set to go…

Airbus A380-841 9V-SKT Singapore Airlines

Civilian aviation news September 10, 2020

Singapore Airlines to cut 4,300 jobs due to pandemic, most in its history

SYDNEY (Reuters) – Singapore Airlines Ltd said on Thursday it would cut 4,300 positions, or around 20% of its staff, due to the debilitating impact…

Covid-19 stored aircraft Amsterdam - Schiphol, Netherlands

Civilian aviation news July 24, 2020

U.S. FAA issues emergency directive on 2,000 Boeing 737s parked in pandemic

WASHINGTON/CHICAGO (Reuters) – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Friday issued an emergency airworthiness directive for 2,000 U.S.-registered Boeing 737 NG and Classic aircraft, warning…

General Aviation News July 20, 2020

Embraer’s commercial jet deliveries collapse amid pandemic

(Reuters) – Brazilian planemaker Embraer SA (EMBR3.SA) said on Monday it had delivered just four commercial planes in the second quarter, compared with 26 a…