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Transmission to passengers or crew is considered rare
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Karen Walker

There are very few cases of transmission, either to passengers or crews, to the point that such transmission could be considered rare.
 
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An IATA-sponsored survey in July showed travelers who said they'd return to travel within a few months dropped by 16% since originally asked in April. This coincides with a second surge in COVID-19 cases and, as a result, airlines cut flights as much as 65 percent, including to popular leisure destinations.

 
Bradley Perrett

The Mitsubishi Aircraft SpaceJet regional jet program is focusing on reviewing flight-test data to prepare for an eventual return to flight.
 
 
Adrian Schofield

Private equity investor Bain Capital has a seemingly clear run to complete its acquisition of Virgin Australia after the withdrawal of a rival takeover proposal.
 
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Reports from commercial aftermarket suppliers show the sector’s initial slide was less severe than expected, but that its recovery may be prolonged due to continued global airline uncertainty linked to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
 
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From Scoot modifies A320ceos for cargo charters to San Francisco and Newark airports start employee rapid COVID-19 testing and more. A roundup of Aviation Daily news.
 
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Ben Goldstein

Breeze Airways has canceled plans to purchase defunct Compass Airlines’ operating certificate, marking the latest twist in the startup’s plan to launch domestic scheduled service in the U.S. in 2021.