The World of Aviation

Canadian regulator test pilots had questions about the Boeing 737 MAX during local certification in 2016, but the government proceeded to certify the plane first and address those issues later due to pressure from Boeing.

The global aviation industry endured one of its toughest weekends in living memory as airlines began to react to sweeping travel restrictions put in place to lessen the spread of COVID-19.

On Saturday, US Vice President Mike Pence announced that travel from the UK and Ireland will be suspended starting Monday night.

The French government is willing to extend financial support to flag carrier Air France, amid the Covid-19 downturn.

The Lufthansa Group has announced its airlines will continue flights to Chicago, New York Newark and Washington DC, despite the United State’s EU travel ban.

The International Air Transport Association has called for measures including credit lines, tax breaks and passenger duty deferrals to alleviate the strain of industry following President Trump’s travel ban.