Air Astana plans to launch an international air cargo division operating a fleet of three converted Boeing 767-300 aircraft, which had previously been in passenger service with the carrier since 2013. The decision to launch Air Astana Cargo results from a strong increase in the demand for regional freight transport in the recent months and a strategic review of Air Astana's overall fleet plans in the wake of the global health crisis. The first Boeing 767 is already undergoing conversion into … [Read more...] about Air Astana announces plans for air cargo division
Covid-19
EASA/ECDC Guidelines Welcomed–Essential that European States adopt harmonised measures
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the release by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) of the COVID-19 Aviation Health Safety Protocol guidelines for the safe restart of air transport in Europe. The EASA and ECDC guidelines are aligned with recommendations provided by both the airline and airport sector for a layered approach of temporary measures to protect public health while allowing viable air … [Read more...] about EASA/ECDC Guidelines Welcomed–Essential that European States adopt harmonised measures
Airline debt to balloon by 28 percent as heavy new debt levels seen to weigh down airline recovery
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released analysis showing that the airline industry’s global debt could rise to $550 billion by year-end. That’s a $120 billion increase over debt levels at the start of 2020. $67 billion of the new debt is composed of government loans ($50 billion), deferred taxes ($5 billion), and loan guarantees ($12 billion). $52 billion is from commercial sources including commercial loans ($23 billion), capital market debt ($18 billion), debt from … [Read more...] about Airline debt to balloon by 28 percent as heavy new debt levels seen to weigh down airline recovery
GEODIS delivers 13 million masks to the U.S. with the help of an Antonov AN-124 aircraft
Leading global supply chain operator GEODIS has transported 13 million masks from China to the U.S. utilizing an Antonov AN-124, the world’s second-largest aircraft. This shipment of personal protective equipment (PPE) arrived at Hartsfield – Jackson Atlanta International Airport on 22 May and is the largest delivered to the airport during the COVID-19 pandemic. “With the help of an Antonov AN-124, GEODIS has been able to make sure millions of essential workers receive the masks they need to … [Read more...] about GEODIS delivers 13 million masks to the U.S. with the help of an Antonov AN-124 aircraft
ACI and IATA outline roadmap for aviation industry restart
Airports Council International (ACI) World and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have called on governments to ensure any new measures introduced for airports and airlines in the wake of COVID-19 are supported by scientific evidence and are consistent across the world. The aviation sector has been brought to a standstill and a balanced and effective restart and recovery depend on collaboration among the key participants in the global aviation ecosystem. ACI and IATA have … [Read more...] about ACI and IATA outline roadmap for aviation industry restart
ACI and IATA Outline Roadmap for Aviation Industry Restart
Airports Council International (ACI) World and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have called on governments to ensure any new measures introduced for airports and airlines in the wake of COVID-19 are supported by scientific evidence and are consistent across the world. The aviation sector has been brought to a standstill and a balanced and effective restart and recovery depends on collaboration among the key participants in the global aviation … [Read more...] about ACI and IATA Outline Roadmap for Aviation Industry Restart