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Full restructuring plan will be unveiled in October
3,200 planes sat at American airports this spring as the COVID-19 pandemic raged. Airlines slashed fleets, routes, and began preparing to slash their workforce – some by 45 percent. Just last year the industry was facing a pilot shortage, with estimates of 200,000 pilots needed by 2038. But with fewer flights and the pandemic continuing, there’s too many pilots and aviation students who are preparing for turbulence in the job market. Read More |
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U.S. Lawmakers Debut Bill Mandating Mask Use In Airports And Inflight | Ben Goldstein A group of 18 U.S. House Democrats led by the chairman of the Transportation Committee introduced a bill to mandate face coverings on airplanes and in airports, as debate continues over whether the federal government should issue new regulations or voluntary guidelines on masks. |
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Aviation Daily Roundup: July 31 | From Hawaiian warning employees of involuntary furloughs to Volaris seeing some signs of recovery in Mexico’s domestic market 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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Fireside Chat with Airbus Americas Chairman & CEO Jeff Knittel August 4, 2020 10:00 EDT | 15:00 BST | 16:00 CEST As Chairman and CEO at Airbus Americas, Jeff Knittel is at the forefront of the conversation surrounding aircraft systems that will help ensure hygiene safety for passengers and crews. Reporting directly to Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury, Knittel is responsible for Airbus’ commercial aircraft business in the Americas and provides leadership for the company’s helicopter, defense and space businesses in North America. Join ATW and Group Air Transport Editor-in-Chief Karen Walker as she sits down with Knittel for an interactive discussion around the challenges the market is currently facing, such as: How can US airlines leverage their strong financial positions as they entered the pandemic crisis? How will they adapt to a changed market? What technology innovations are being pursued to further increase hygiene standards throughout the travel journey? | Register to reserve your seat today! |
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United Airlines Warns It May Furlough Up To 33% Of Pilots | Ben Goldstein A senior United Airlines executive said up to a third of the company’s pilots may be furloughed this fall, as carriers increasingly warn of the need to cut labor costs following the expiration of federal payroll support on Sept. 30. |
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