Air Transport Community Forum Roundup
March 30, 2021
Gallery: A Field Guide To Identifying Popular Airliner Species
Variety may be the spice of life, but diversity seems to be increasingly rare when it comes to the configuration of the latest generations of jet airliners. Here’s our aircraft spotter’s guide to differentiating between easily confused major twinjet models.

ANALYSIS: New Cabin Designs Aim To Restore Passenger Confidence
Boosting passenger confidence and creating a sense of well-being aboard the aircraft are priorities of cabin interior specialists as the industry slowly recovers from the pandemic crisis.

Gallery: Airline Startups: Those That Failed, Those That Survived
Here is a look at the fleets and fates of some airlines launched in the last 20 years.

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Webinar: Fireside Chat With Johan Lundgren, EasyJet CEO & Incoming A4E Chair
UK-based low-cost carrier easyJet is a major force in European air travel. CEO Johan Lundgren will provide his insights into how the market has been re-shaped by the coronavirus pandemic and Brexit.

ANALYSIS: Hybridize To Revitalize
To many, Surf Air Mobility’s acquisition of hybrid-electric aircraft pioneer Ampaire may seem to be small news. Neither company is a household name. But if their plans succeed, the deal could prove to be a milestone for regional aviation and electric aircraft.

Gallery: Networks Maps: Then And Now
With COVID-19 reshaping the world’s skies, we take a look at some of the key networks and market pairs that have been affected by the pandemic.

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ANALYSIS: Government Pandemic Aid For Airlines Will Have A Long Tail
The novel coronavirus pandemic would surely have led to many more airline bankruptcies had it not been for the massive financial support by governments.

Webinar: Fireside Chat With Carlos Munoz, Volotea CEO
Barcelona-headquartered Volotea is proof of the flexibility and adaptability of low-cost carriers that has served them well through the pandemic-driven downturn.

Asia-Pacific Outlook: Near-Term Pain, Long-Term Return To Growth
Almost all Asia-Pacific airlines are overhauling their fleet strategies, resulting in changes to growth trajectories and aircraft mix that will be felt for years to come.

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ANALYSIS: Despite Domestic Gains, Border Closures Curb Capacity Growth
While domestic airline capacity is recovering in many regions, border closures around the world are making it difficult for most carriers to offer more international departure seats. Here’s the latest global capacity picture as airlines react to ever-changing travel restrictions.
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