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DORIC, Germany joined Destination Next project to promote post-pandemic advantages of A330.

AIRBUS confirmed previously announced plans to produce 45 A320 Family aircraft per month in 4Q21, increasing to 64 by 2Q23 and possibly 70 by 2024 and

Created as part of the American Rescue Plan Act signed into law in March 2021, the program makes available $3 billion in total payroll support for aviation manufacturing companies that furloughed workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In a stark contrast with U.S. domestic leisure travel, which is projected to reach 99% of its pre-pandemic peak in 2022 and then continue to grow, only about 35% of U.S. companies are currently engaging in any business-related travel.

Many countries in the region are making little progress in reopening borders as vaccination rates lag.

COPA, Panama says in June will operate 24 daily flights to US to Miami (9), Fort Lauderdale (2), Los Angeles (2), New York (4), Orlando (5) and

US TRAVEL ASSOCIATION forecasts business travel will not recover until at least 2024 due to lingering COVID restrictions and a patchwork approach to

ICAO has published technical specifications for a “visible digital seal” (VDS), which is a barcode that can store validated coronavirus test results and COVID-19 vaccination certificates.

AIR CANADA began process of converting several 767-300ERs to freighters and expects initial two aircraft to re-enter service in October, primarily

SPIRIT AIRLINES is projecting its 3Q21 capacity (ASMs) will be 10% higher than 3Q19; 4Q21 is expected to grow 21% vs 4Q19.

EMIRATES GROUP had AED20.3b net loss for year ended March 31 (vs AED1.7b profit a year ago) on 66% lower revenues. EMIRATES AIRLINE lost AED20.3b vs

After a closure between mid-March and June 2020 caused by COVID-19, the airport serving Ecuador’s capital has experienced a steady recovery in connectivity and passenger numbers.

The airline, based in the city whose name it carried, took over the Antwerp-London City Airport route previously successfully flown by Flemish carrier VLM, which filed for bankruptcy in 2016.

The manufacturer aims to prepare for the next generation of aircraft, planned to be introduced by 2035.

STOBART AIR ceased operations and will be liquidated; it was operating as AER LINGUS REGIONAL with 13 ATRs.

Let the record show that not once through the whole COVID-19 pandemic did the aerospace and defense industry ever believe the long-term prospects of the sector were in doubt.

AEROLINEAS ARGENTINAS plans July 19 to restart Buenos Aires-JFK (A330).

US DOT reports 24 US scheduled pax airlines recorded $4.2b cumulative net loss in 1Q21 (vs $5.2b loss in 1Q20) on $17.9b operating revenues (vs $37.3b

ROYAL JORDANIAN concluded restructuring agreement with one of its aircraft lessors, and is in final stages in talks with three others, to help secure

NAV CANADA reports year-over-year traffic increase of 48.6% in May 2021.

South Korea is easing entry restrictions for certain categories of travelers, a move that could help boost international inbound traffic.

The move comes as European travelers seek to take advantage of easing COVID-19 restrictions.

On June 14 European Union leaders attended an official signing ceremony for the rules, which include the introduction of the EU Digital COVID Certificate.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore and Changi Airport Group will fund a monthly special allowance and cater meals for workers over a six-month period, as well as subsidizing the cost of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Airlines are hoping the G7 summit in Cornwall, England, and the U.S./EU summit in Brussels will lead to North Atlantic travel corridors being put in place.