The World of Aviation

Singapore Airlines has cut more flight in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, with 7 per cent of its schedule from February to the end of May now axed.

London’s Heathrow is “deep cleaning” and making hand sanitisers available to staff and passengers to protect against the spread of the coronavirus.

Air New Zealand reported an 8.8 per cent fall in half-year, adjusted pre-tax profits, which the airline blamed on a weak cargo market and the ongoing unrest in Hong Kong.

Atlas Air has blamed a shrinking global freight market for the decision to ground four of its Boeing 747-400s in 2020. The company said the aircraft are too heavy and less efficient because they were converted from passenger jets.

Virgin Australia Group’s Tigerair will run an all-737 fleet by October 2020, after announcing on Wednesday it was to cut seven A320s from its budget brand.

American Airlines shares plunged 9.2 per cent to a six-year low on Tuesday as coronavirus caused another painful day for airlines.