The World of Aviation

China’s commercial aviation sector has made a remarkable recovery in the face of unprecedented travel restrictions.

Dubai’s Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed has tweeted that the government is planning to inject equity into the carrier to see it through the current coronavirus pandemic.

British low-cost airline EasyJet has grounded its entire commercial fleet amidst “unprecedented travel restrictions.”

The US Navy has awarded a $1.5 billion production contract for 18 P-8A Poseidon aircraft to Boeing, which likely provides welcome relief during the coronavirus crisis.

The freight capacity of China’s aviation industry returned to pre-outbreak levels, as the demand for industrial supplies surges from the world, including medical goods such as protective masks and ventilators.

Air Canada has announced it will be slashing capacity by 85-90 per cent and from 3 April will furlough 16,500 employees.