The World of Aviation

Airbus is suspending most of its production in Spain for more than a week, as it continues its efforts to address the coronavirus situation.

Qatar Airways is requesting financial support from the Qatari government, despite being one of the only airlines continuing to maintain scheduled commercial passenger services.

Airbus has deployed a new air-bridge flight between Europe and China to deliver much-needed medical supplies to France, Germany, Spain and the United Kingdom.

Airports Council International has called for more financial help from governments around the world to help to protect millions of employees.

Work has begun to build a temporary mortuary site at Birmingham airport as the death toll of the coronavirus in the UK reaches 1288 and confirmed cases reach close to 20,000.

American Airlines announced on Friday it’s planning on cutting year-on-year capacity by 70-80 per cent for domestic, and 80-90 per cent for international flights in May to address “record low customer demand”.