IATA: “25 million jobs at risk with airline shutdown”
The International Air Transport Association has released new analysis showing that some 25 million jobs are at risk of disappearing with plummeting demand for...
Eurocontrol States’ decision to defer ATC charges until November provides airlines short-term liquidity relief amid COVID-19 crisis
EUROCONTROL States agree a €1.1 billion deferral package to assist airlines The EUROCONTROL Member States have agreed on a financial package enabling airlines to defer...
[Coronavirus] Europe’s aviation industry associations call on the European Union for support to strategic sector
EUROPE’S AVIATION INDUSTRY IS FACING AN UNPRECEDENTED LIQUIDITY CRISIS – THE EUROPEAN UNION MUST ACT NOW! The stakeholder associations representing Europe’s aviation industry unite in...
IATA: Air cargo demand slumps in February as COVID-19 takes hold
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released February 2020 data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTKs*), decreased...
IATA: Passenger demand plunges 14.1% in February on COVID-19 travel restrictions
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic data for February 2020 showing that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometres or...
Airlines for Europe (A4E) proposes to temporarily defer ATC charges
A4E welcomes the recent proposal by EUROCONTROL for a temporary deferment of airlines’ February-May en-route ATC charges, with payments beginning in November 2020. This...
State aid: European Commission approves French scheme deferring payment by airlines of certain taxes to mitigate economic impact of coronavirus outbreak
First case of State Aid to aviation due to Coronavirus outbreak The European Commission has found a French scheme deferring the payment by airlines of...
Airlines are facing rapid cash burn, says IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) published new analysis showing that airlines may burn through $61 billion of their cash reserves during the second...
European airlines revenue losses mount – Urgent Government support required, says IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) strengthened its call for urgent action from European governments to provide financial relief to airlines. The latest IATA...
IATA welcomes EC efforts to keep air cargo flowing
IATA welcomed the European Commission’s (EC) Guidelines on Facilitating Air Cargo Operations During COVID-19 Outbreak. Ensuring smooth air cargo shipments is crucial. With the evaporation...
[Coronavirus] A4E welcomes European Parliament and Council’s decision to extend temporary airport slots waiver through 24 Oct.
Europe’s airlines need additional government support measures to manage unprecedented COVID-19 crisis. A4E fully welcomes today’s decisive action by members of the European Parliament --...
[Coronavirus] European Commission issues guidance to ensure essential freight keeps moving by air
The European Commission calls on EU Member States to support air cargo operations during the coronavirus crisis. The new guidance recommends operational and organisational steps to...
IATA: Deeper hit from COVID-19 for air transport industry: revenues could plummet $252 billion
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) updated its analysis of the revenue impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global air transport industry. Owing...
[Coronavirus] Alexandre de Juniac (IATA): “The air transport industry is in its deepest crisis ever”
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) updated its analysis of the revenue impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global air transport industry. Owing...
[Coronavirus] Airport operators & service providers call for “urgent supporting measures” from European Commission & States
Following the adoption by the European Commission of a comprehensive temporary State aid framework allowing for full flexibility in adopting supporting measures for those...
[Coronavirus] US warns against international travel
Global Level 4 Health Advisory – Do Not Travel Level 4: Do Not Travel The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel...
[Coronavirus] Airlines shocked by the lack of timely action from regulators during these unprecedented circumstances
ERA shares profound disappointment in the guidelines published by the European Commission on EU passenger rights in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak. Airlines...
IATA: Air cargo essential to fight against COVID-19
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and its members continue to support governments in their efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19. Since the...
[Coronavirus] European business aviation under threat
The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) respects the decision by European authorities to temporarily restrict non-essential travel, but calls on the European Commission, the...
[Coronavirus] The airline sector addresses an open letter to EU Transport Ministers
Open letter to EU Transport Ministers ahead of the EU Transport Ministerial Meeting of 18 March 2020 Dear Transport Ministers, COVID-19 will have a severe...