The World of Aviation

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.

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.