The airline industry is taking tentative steps back to activity, but the big question is how best to achieve this safely. An eco-friendly meal-service system that also saves space in the aircraft LOPA could provide an efficient solution for airlines to implement
The investment in safeguarding Virgin Atlantic’s future shows that airline industry risk is tolerable for investors. Airlines that are ready to adjust to a potentially rapid spike in demand will reap the most substantial benefits
Portuguese design agency, Almadesign, proposes a retrofit seating solution which could help make airline passengers feel more comfortable and confident. If they are willing to pay for that personal space, an opportunity could emerge from a crisis
IBA has adjusted its market values for all commercial passenger aircraft types to reflect the impact of Covid-19. It is vital that the correct valuation approach is taken, and in some cases, base value will be a more appropriate measure than market value
The British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA) welcomes the UK’s travel corridors, but more needs to be done to aid the recovery of aviation – a key driver of economic recovery
Whether it’s despite the growing contagion concerns, or because of them, business aviation activity is continuing to be led by a recovery in the US, especially evident around Independence Day. Leisure demand is clearly the driver at this point, with the holiday seeing lots of traffic to popular summer resorts. In Europe, charter requests are breaking records
The growing need to replace ageing aircraft fleets is expected to boost industry growth over the period to 2026, a result of which is that the aerospace coatings market is expected to exceed US$1.2 billion by that time
As Europe prepares to reopen on 1 July, the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) urges governments in the EU and EFTA Member States, and the United Kingdom, to lift travel restrictions in a carefully coordinated manner
One safeguard has kept American Airlines’ customers and team members breathing clean air at 30,000ft. HEPA filters have purified the air on American’s entire mainline fleet – and most of its regional jets – since the late 1990s. HEPA technology is also used in hospitals and medical facilities, helping keep medical environments clear of bacteria and viruses while providing clean air
Economic recovery and the ambitious decarbonisation agenda need to go hand in hand. Aviation is a catalyst for growth and businesses in Europe, and at the same time it is essential that the sector meets its sustainability targets. As such, the European recovery funds need to be allocated to support the right policy, research and economic measures for the aviation sector
