
The Singaporean government has temporarily pressed ‘pause’ on construction plans for its fifth terminal at the Changi Airport, as it waits to assess the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global aviation industry.

EasyJet boss Johan Lundgren has rejected calls for middle seats to remain empty, after the airline recommenced services on 15 June.

Vietnamese low-cost carrier Jetstar Pacific will revert back to its roots as Pacific Airlines, as the Qantas Group gears up to offload its 30 per cent stake in the business. Pending regulatory approval, state-owned Vietnam Airlines (VNA) will see its share of the business upped to 68 per cent, allowing VNA to align the LCC

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has once again called for action from respective Latin American governments to help the aviation industry.

The UK Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, has unveiled a new national initiative aimed at driving down carbon emissions.

British politicians from both sides of the aisle have criticised the Johnson government's newly-minted quarantine measures, introduced in late May.