Tag: Covid-19
FedEx continues to assist in overcoming the COVID-19 outbreak
FedEx transports medical supplies from China and supports work resumption for businesses....
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Virgin Atlantic announcement cements theory that airlines will be smaller post-COVID, says GlobalData
Following the announcement that Virgin Atlantic is to cut 3,000 jobs and cease operation at Gatwick: Nick Wyatt, Head of R&A and Travel & Tourism at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view on......
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IATA calls for passenger face covering and crew masks – Opposes onboard social distancing
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) supports the wearing of face coverings for passengers and masks for crew while on board aircraft as a critical part of a layered approach to biosecurity to be implemented temporarily when......
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Airlines likely to be smaller post-COVID, says GlobalData
Following recent announcements made by several airlines, speculation has grown that some of the world’s largest airlines will shrink....
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ACI and IATA call for urgent financial assistance to protect jobs and operations
Airports Council International (ACI) World and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have come together to call for governments to quickly grant financial relief to assist airport operators and airlines during the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis and support......
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Airbus reports first quarter (Q1) 2020 results
Airbus SE (stock exchange symbol: AIR) reported consolidated financial results for its First Quarter (Q1) ended 31 March 2020....
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Alexandra and SEKO Logistics partner to support donation of PPE to protect staff and residents at a British care home group
The two companies have joined together to fund and deliver 380,000 items of protective equipment to The Orders of St John Care Trust, one of the UK’s leading not-for-profit care organisations providing high quality care for older......
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Saudia Cargo lifts record payload between Lahore to Riyadh in April
Saudia Cargo says it made a record payload carrying essential food supplies from Lahore, Pakistan to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh, using a passenger aircraft turned into an all-cargo flight, a new trend that emerged......
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Passenger demand plunges in March as travel restrictions take hold
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for March 2020 showing that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) dived 52.9% compared to the year-ago period....
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Virgin Atlantic set to deliver over 43 million items of personal protective equipment (PPE) and medical supplies to the UK from China
Virgin Atlantic is set to deliver over 43 million items of personal protective equipment (PPE) in to the UK onboard special cargo-only flights which have been chartered by the Department of Health and Social Care and the......
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