Aviation Daily Roundup: April 17

April 17, 2020

IATA Seeks More Airline Assistance From Latin American Countries

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Some Latin American country governments are stepping up with assistance for airlines, but negotiations continue with some despite their large aviation home operations, IATA says.

FAA To Order MAX Engine Cowl Component Upgrade

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The FAA plans to require Boeing 737 MAX operators to replace a poorly designed engine-access door component with an updated version after a mechanic was injured when one of the original parts failed.

U.S. Senators Call On Airlines To Issue $10B In Passenger Refunds

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A group of U.S. Senate Democrats called on airlines to release an estimated $10 billion in full cash refunds for flights canceled by passengers owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.

CityJet Insolvent As Brussels Airlines Ends Contract

Credit: Bombardier

Irish ACMI specialist CityJet has entered the local equivalent of Chapter 11 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Alitalia

Starting with widebody aircraft, the airline is experimenting with e-logbooks at its line stations worldwide.

COVID-19: Latin America Market Update

Credit: Boeing Airplanes via Twitter

Welcome to Routes’ look at how the Latin America aviation market is responding to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, helping you understand the schedule changes and manage the impact so we can navigate through this crisis together. Routes is part of the Aviation Week Network.

Hainan Airlines Consolidating Beijing Operations At Capital T2

Credit: Finlayson

HNA Group’s Hainan Airlines and an affiliate will consolidate Beijing operations at Beijing Capital International's (PEK) T2, bringing the carrier closer to fulfilling a long-held ambition to make the terminal its exclusive base.

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