After months of uncertainty over whether it would survive the pandemic, Norwegian Air Shuttle may finally be nearing a restructuring solution ahead of a mid-April deadline. 

A cross-section of stakeholders from across the commercial airline industry called on U.S. federal lawmakers to promptly pass another round of targeted support at a House Transportation Committee hearing March 2. 

French maritime transport and logistics specialist CMA CGM has abandoned plans to acquire 30% of Groupe Dubrueil Aéro and will now launch cargo flights on March 8, in partnership with Air Belgium.

Passengers will be willing to fly once travel restrictions allow, but the speed of a recovery in air traffic will depend on governments’ approach to lifting those restrictions, IATA said March 2. 

European Commission (EC) president Ursula von der Leyen has confirmed that work is underway on a “Digital Green Pass,” which aims to facilitate the restart of European travel.

AerCap CEO Aengus Kelly sees “strong growth opportunities” for his company as airlines are forced into pursuing asset-light strategies and reducing debt burdens over the coming years.

Italy’s plans to relaunch Alitalia have been pared back following a March 1 meeting headed by the country’s newly appointed Prime Minister Mario Draghi, Italian newspaper La Repubblica reported.

Thai Airways has submitted a restructuring plan that will see the airline emerge from administration with a significantly reduced operation.