Face masks, health checks and long check-ins: the future of flying
Cabin crew in protective suits, health certifications for passengers, mandatory face masks, and longer check-in times.
Jun 10, 2020
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Cathay Pacific reports first-half loss of US$1.27 billion
Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific said Wednesday it lost HK$9.9 billion (US$1.27 billion) in the first half of this year as the coronavirus pandemic sent passenger numbers tumbling, eviscerating its business.
Aug 12, 2020
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Singapore Airlines to pilot digital COVID travel pass
Singapore Airlines will begin trialling a coronavirus digital travel pass developed by aviation's industry body next week, the carrier said Monday, the first airline to pilot the scheme as the pandemic-hit sector seeks to ...
Mar 8, 2021
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Asia-Pacific airlines could lose $27.8 bn to coronavirus: IATA
Airlines operating in the Asia-Pacific region stand to lose a combined $27.8 billion of revenue this year in the ongoing coronavirus crisis, the International Air Transport Association said on Thursday.
Feb 20, 2020
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Rolling resistance of bicycle tires with ambient temperature in focus
Research published in the International Journal of Vehicle Systems Modelling and Testing has investigated how the rolling resistance of bicycle tires against the road surface are most affected by ambient temperature and the ...
Oct 11, 2023
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Hard hit by virus, airlines push for tests over quarantines
What will it take to get people flying again? International air traffic is down 92% this year as travelers worry about catching COVID-19 and government travel bans and quarantine rules make planning difficult. One thing airlines ...
Oct 18, 2020
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Airbus scraps A350 contract with Qatar Airways in feud
European aircraft maker Airbus has cancelled its contract to deliver 19 A350 planes to Qatar Airways, a source close to the matter said Wednesday, amid a feud between the two aviation giants.
Aug 3, 2022
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Airline traffic to fall by two-thirds this year: IATA
Global airlines have revised traffic forecasts lower, sector federation IATA said Tuesday, warning that hundreds of thousands of jobs are at risk without more state aid.
Sep 29, 2020
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Omicron causes sharp drop in airline ticket sales: IATA
Airline ticket sales fell sharply at the end of 2021, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said Wednesday, blaming governments for having "over-reacted" to the Omicron COVID variant by closing borders.
Jan 12, 2022
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Aviation industry warns of cargo capacity shortfall
The global aviation industry warned Tuesday of a severe cargo capacity shortage as airlines around the world slash jobs and suffer plunges in profits due to the coronavirus crisis.
Apr 28, 2020
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