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A comprehensive set of protocols
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Sean Broderick

An ICAO-led task force has issued initial guidance developed to serve as a blueprint for revising travel procedures amid the COVID-19 pandemic and plans to have a comprehensive set of protocols drafted by month’s end.
 
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Bradley Perrett

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has suspended development of the M100 version of the SpaceJet regional jet as one measure in stanching the cash bleed from the program.
 
 
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From Mitsubishi cancelling SpaceJet M100 version to Ryanair hopes to restore 90% of network from July and more. A roundup of Aviation Daily news.
 
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Maybe, if it is efficiently monitored
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ROUTE TO RECOVERY
 
ASM Whitepaper
Lockdowns are beginning to expire around the globe, which raises the question - how will air travel change with COVID-19 still being a threat to our society? Airlines and airports have maintained regular communication throughout the pandemic, and are currently discussing how to implement new measures and protocols based off of the current climate.
 
ASM’s latest whitepaper provides insight into these developing discussions, and recommendations on what airports and stakeholders can be doing to step closer towards recovery.
 
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The COVID-19 pandemic is changing how we travel, prompting conversation of what measures are necessary as restrictions lift and more people begin to fly. Listen in on this on-demand webinar where our panel discussed potential new standards and processes that might be implemented at airports, on aircraft and through the entire passenger journey.  
 
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