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As airlines cash in lease policies at an unprecedented scale.
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Aaron Karp, Victoria Moores

Aircraft lessors face intense pressure as airlines cash in lease policies at an unprecedented scale in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
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David Casey, Wesley Charnock

The agility of LCCs is proving to be an advantage for many through the pandemic crisis. 
 
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The pandemic and subsequent economic downturn has highlighted the importance of non-aeronautical revenue for U.S. airports grows. Neighborhood 91, a development at PIT’s Pittsburgh Airport Innovation Campus, combines an additive manufacturing/3D-Printing cluster strategy with partners including the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, and a recently announced Fortune-500 transportation anchor tenant. 

 
DATA STORY
With airlines operating their much-reduced schedules, some aircraft types are proving to be more popular than others, a trend that is likely to continue even after the novel coronavirus pandemic subsides and demand recovers.
 
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EXPERT OPINION VIDEO
Jens Flottau

A4E leader Thomas Raynaert talks about improved COVID-19 testing and that quarantine concerns, not the risk of catching the virus on an aircraft, are keeping passengers from flying.
 
GALLERY
Chen Chuanren

COVID-19 has accelerated the development and introduction of new sanitary, contactless and health care systems for air travel.
 
EXPERT OPINION VIDEO
Linda Blackly, News Editor for Air Transport World, and Lewis Allen of Portland Design Director of Environments discuss the future of airport designs in a post COVID era.
 
QUIZ
Each airport's ATC tower is unique. Can you identify the airport by their tower? Take our fun quiz to test your skills.
 
GALLERY
Chen Chuanren

Singapore Airlines' event, "Restaurant A380 @Changi," enabled diners to have a unique restaurant experience onboard an Airbus 380 at Singapore's Changi Airport over two weekends in October.
 
AWIN ANALYSIS
From Southwest Airlines seeing 737 MAX flights resuming in April to Slovenia offering airlines financial support to revive air connectivity. A daily roundup of air transport news.   
 
CAPA ANALYSIS
Santiago Airport launches campaign to reduce food waste from F&B outlets, Rolls-Royce sets three pillars for environmental strategy for aviation and more.
 
 
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
 
Sean Broderick

The FAA’s finalization of required changes to the Boeing 737 MAX and its formal reversal of a flight ban if the changes are implemented clears the way for U.S. operators to get their grounded aircraft back in service. 
 
WEBINARS TODAY
 

Alexandre de Juniac, Director General of IATA, will discuss that meeting’s top priorities and talk about where the industry stands on key issues such as expanding international air travel bubbles, encouraging governments to establish COVID-19 pre-flight testing regimes, and getting the global air transport industry back on to a firmer footing.

November 20
08:00 EDT
 

COVID-19 has turned the pilot market on its head: a severe shortage of qualified pilots in some markets turned into a massive oversupply with thousands losing their jobs. Join in the discussion to find out how are airlines handling the situation and what are flight schools and other institutions are doing to support cadets. 

November 20
09:00 EST / 15:00 GMT
 
 
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