Regional Aircraft Makers Pause Production
Regional aircraft manufacturers are pausing assembly lines worldwide, citing the need to contain the virus spread on their premises as well as in response to the sudden downturn in the airline industry. Airlines around the world have been grounding aircraft,…
Analysis: Will regional airlines be more affected by the current crisis than mainline carriers?
There is strong evidence to suggest that regional airlines will be more greatly affected by the crisis than mainline carriers, because these smaller airlines have a smaller balance sheet than mainline carriers. That means less cash at hand, fewer assets…
Developing Countries Cut Domestic Flights Completely to Stem Virus Transmission
Developing nations in the Asia-Pacific have forced domestic operators to ground entire fleets as authorities worry that local coronavirus transmission could overwhelm public health systems like it has in parts of Europe and the US. Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Papua New…
Australian Regional Airline Industry Says Rescue Package Is Insufficient
Australia’s regional airline industry is arguing that the government’s rescue package is insufficient given the weaker balance sheets of smaller regional operators. Jim Davis, Regional Airline Association of Australia (RAAA) chairman, says the A$715 million (US$425 million) COVID-19 package is…
PNG’s Air Niugini Resumes Dash 8-400 Flights
Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) national carrier Air Niugini has resumed operating De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 turboprops following a three-year hiatus. The airline recently received the first of two Dash 8-400 turboprops and is flying it to destinations such as…
Analysis: What the Temporary Closure of De Havilland Canada’s Production Line Means
The crisis that the global aviation industry is experiencing, brought on by the coronavirus, is unprecedented. Demand for air travel has plummeted and many governments around the world have banned many people from travelling. Airlines have had to respond by…
