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Helen Massy-Beresford

Dutch airline KLM said it would cut 4,500-5,000 jobs as it embarks on a post-COVID-19 road to recovery that is set to be “long and fraught with uncertainty.”
 
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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.
 
David Casey

United Airlines is ending its contract with ExpressJet, the regional carrier which operates exclusively for United under the United Express brand.
 
 
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.
 
AWIN ANALYSIS
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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Graham Warwick

There are several advantages claimed for electric motors over gas turbines, but motors are only one part of an electric propulsion system.
 
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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?
 
CAPA ANALYSIS
Many governments, national, regional or local, have good intentions when it comes to the construction of airports. Theoretically, they will improve the economic prospects of a region.
 
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
 
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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