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Calhoun prioritizes new airplanes over aftermarket business
What do Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and Pittsburgh International Airport have in common? Cargo. Separated by 4,000 miles, the two formed a partnership to ensure convenient--and speedy--cargo gateway access for markets around the world.
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| U.S. Air Travel Recovery Stalls As COVID-19 Cases Rise | Ben Goldstein
For the last few weeks, airline executives and analysts have warned of deteriorating booking trends in the U.S., as COVID-19 cases multiply, and state and local governments reinstate restrictions on travel and businesses. |
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| MAX Backlog Could Fall Another 10%, Canaccord Says | Sean Broderick
Boeing’s MAX backlog, already hit hard as lessors re-shuffle their commitments, could erode even more as airline financial situations deteriorate amid ongoing depressed passenger demand driven by the persistent COVID-19 pandemic, Canaccord Genuity warned.
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| Aviation Daily Roundup: July 20 | | From JetSMART launching Peruvian airline to United Airlines maximizing ventilation when boarding, deplaning and more. A roundup of Aviation Daily news. |
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| Flight Paths Forward: A detailed examination of the future of the aerospace industry as we begin to climb out of the COVID-19 crisis. Join us for two weeks of virtual content including in-depth reports, videos, webinars, CEO interviews and technology-focused podcasts. |
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| PREMIUM CONTENT Powered by Aviation Week Intelligence Network (AWIN) | | |
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Fireside Chat With Qatar Airways Group CEO Akbar Al Baker
Since its launch in 1997, Doha-based Qatar Airways has grown to connect more than 160 destinations and become a 5-star airline that sets industry standards in passenger service.
Group CEO Akbar Al Baker has been instrumental in shaping the development of Qatar Airways and is an industry influencer. Throughout the pandemic, he has transitioned Qatar Airways by introducing dedicated cargo and repatriation flights, restoring scheduled routes and launching hygiene safety initiatives to reassure and safeguard passengers and employees.
Mr. Al Baker serves on the IATA Board of Governors, which he chaired in 2018-2019. He is also a member of the Executive Committee of the Arab Air Carriers Organisation and a non-executive Director of Heathrow Airport Holdings. A recipient of France’s Legion of Honor in recognition of his leadership in the aviation industry, Mr. Al Baker also holds a private pilot license.
Join Aviation Week Network as Mr. Al Baker provides his perspective on how the worldwide airline industry should position itself to best survive the global pandemic and return to strength. | | REGISTER |
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| Restoring Airport Revenues Post COVID-19 | | Airport traffic – and therefore airport revenues – have slumped since the spread of corona virus grounded well over half of the world’s airline fleet; as of 12-Jul-2020, nearly 60% remains out of service. |
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| United, Pilots Agree To Voluntary Separation Programs | Ben Goldstein
Pilots at United Airlines approved two agreements related to voluntary leave and early retirement, as airline executives and labor unions scramble to minimize the need for involuntary furloughs this fall. |
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