Releases Aerospace Forecast FY 2020-2040

In what may be a glimmer of good news for the airline industry once the COVID-19 pandemic subsides, the FAA said that commercial air travel passenger levels grew 4.2 percent on U.S. airlines in the last fiscal year (FY), from 780 million in FY 2018 to 813.3 million in FY 2019, according to the FAA's Aerospace Forecast FY 2020-2040 released Thursday. The data was collected before the collapse of passenger demand brought on by the Coronavirus pandemic.

Asks Member States To Examine The Best Means Of Supporting  Stakeholders From The Aviation Sector

ICAO has issued new COVID-19 calls to governments globally, urging improved coordination with aircraft operators on the current air services updates and flight restrictions in force.

Meeting Will Take Place On The Internet April 27th

Boeing will host its 2020 annual meeting of shareholders virtually due to the public health impact of the coronavirus pandemic and to prioritize the health and well-being of meeting participants.

Network Significantly Reduced Due To Coronavirus

Due to the corona crisis, KLM will start the summer schedule with a significantly reduced network. From March 29 until and including May 3, KLM plans to fly to 25 intercontinental and 32 European destinations. During this period, KLM will fly according to an adjusted schedule, which amounts to about 10 percent of the normal number of flights.

Thermal Runaway May Lead To Fire

EASA has issued a Safety Information Bulletin (SIB) for lithium batteries installed on multiple models of Emergency Locator Transmitters installed aboard airliners.

Some Formulas May Result In Adverse Engine Operation

An FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) has been issued providing general guidance on the use of Kathon FP1.5 and Biobor JF biocide jet fuel additives that can be used to supplement existing original equipment manufacturer procedures.

Includes 29 New Routes And Modifications To 15 Existing Routes

The FAA implemented the Denver Metroplex project on March 26, 2020.

Hope To Shore Up Industry So It Can Withstand COVID-19 Impacts

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), International Maritime Organization (IMO), and the World Health Organization (WHO) joined the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) yesterday for a virtual teleconference on COVID-19.

Astronomers Have Discovered The Most Energetic Outflows Ever Witnessed In The Universe

Using the unique capabilities of NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, a team of astronomers has discovered the most energetic outflows ever witnessed in the universe. They emanate from quasars and tear across interstellar space like tsunamis, wreaking havoc on the galaxies in which the quasars live.

Aircraft To Complement Freighter Fleet And Ensure Continuity Of UAE And Global Key Trade Lanes

Following the directive issued by the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority, and the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the United Arab Emirates to temporarily suspend all passenger services to and from the UAE, Etihad Cargo continues to play a vital role in connecting key cargo markets and ensuring the UAE’s import and export needs are adequately covered in line with current demand.