Pandemic Prompts U.S. Big Four Fleet Shuffle

Ben Goldstein Sean Broderick May 07, 2020
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American will speed up the retirement of its Boeing 757 fleet as part of its response to the novel coronavirus and related decline in passenger demand.
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With the global recovery in air traffic demand expected to last 2-5 years, airlines that survive will emerge from the novel coronavirus pandemic as smaller businesses operating more efficient fleets. Moreover, several of the largest U.S. airlines have taken significant steps in preparation for the...
Ben Goldstein

Based in Washington, Ben covers Congress, regulatory agencies, the Departments of Justice and Transportation and lobby groups.

Sean Broderick

Senior Air Transport & Safety Editor Sean Broderick covers aviation safety, MRO, and the airline business from Aviation Week Network's Washington, D.C. office.

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