Tag: Aviation
Will a digital health passport help us fly again?
National governments in Asia, Australia and Europe have rolled out contact-tracing apps to curb the spread of Covid-19 on home soil, but what if similar technology could be harnessed in the skies and effectively bring the travel industry back to life?
Cathay Pacific lands US$3.5 billion bailout
The Hong Kong government has thrown a HK$27.3 billion (US$3.5 billion) lifeline to the city's flag carrier Cathay Pacific, as part of a HK$39...
Climbing out of turbulence
Krishnan Menon, Wunderman Thompson's chief client officer, Asia Pacific, shares how Covid-19 can present growth opportunities for the aviation sector, urging airlines to evolve business models, revamp their fleet, and adopt hybrid models to build towards a more resilient tomorrow.
Global aviation downturn likely bottoming out: IATA
Demand for air services is beginning to recover after hitting bottom in April, driven by the uptick in domestic travel, according to IATA.
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Quarantine, inconsistent protocols hinder aviation recovery, say experts
As the aviation sector readies for take-off again, some experts assert that certain measures currently in place will significantly stifle the rate of recovery.
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Airline debt to balloon by 28%: IATA
IATA has released an analysis showing that the airline industry’s global debt could rise to US$550 billion by year-end, representing a US$120 billion increase...
ACI, IATA outline roadmap to restart aviation
ACI and IATA are exhorting governments to ensure any new measures rolled out for airports and airlines post-pandemic are scientifically backed and globally consistent,...
Aviation sector faces major headwinds, long road to recovery
The aviation industry will likely take three to four years to get back to pre-Covid-19 activity levels, while Emirates, one of the first airlines...
Modest uptick in global pax flights, but recovery still uncertain: Cirium
More aircraft are returning to the skies, but it will still be a bumpy ride ahead for the industry, as supply outstripping demand means...
ICAO sets up task force to rescue global aviation
The UN ICAO's governing council has established a new Covid-19 Aviation Recovery Task Force to coordinate government and industry efforts for the post-pandemic recovery...
