The European Commission (EC) has agreed to extend the slot waiver until the end of the 2020/2021 winter season, in a move aimed at helping the aviation sector recover from the devastation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.  

The leaders of 14 UK airlines have urged Prime Minister Boris Johnson to roll out airport-based COVID-19 testing before the end of September or risk “economic ruin” for the sector.

Lockheed Martin F-35 deliveries postponed by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the supply chain will not fully recover by the end of 2021, a company executive told Aerospace DAILY. 

Eurocontrol has cut its traffic forecast, blaming the uncoordinated response to COVID-19 travel restrictions among European countries.

After three hearings in August, Thailand’s central bankruptcy court has now approved Thai Airways’ rehabilitation request, allowing the airline to begin its restructuring.

The continued bleak outlook in the international market underlines the need for Cathay Pacific to undertake significant long-term changes, according to a senior executive at the airline.

Thousands of workers have taken voluntary buyouts, but thousands more face layoffs and furloughs come Oct. 1.

Delta Air Lines and Virgin Australia have officially paused their transpacific joint venture, while the latter regroups after the COVID-19 crisis forced it to seek voluntary administration.