Europe

Airbus to Pause Majority of Production in Spain

Minimum activity in some areas for necessary support functions such as Security, IT, Engineering, will remain under the stringent health and safety measures

Norwegian Air Secures NOK 300 mln Cash Infusion from the Government

Two Nordic banks have obtained credit committee approval to provide a guarantee for the required 10 percent for the first tranche of NOK 300 million.

Stobart Air to Suspend International Flights and Lay Off Staff

Aer Lingus Regional operator Stobart Air is to temporarily suspend all international flight operations and lay off staff from Saturday

Austrian Airlines Extends Temporary Cessation of Flight Operations

Two Austrian Airlines Boeing 777s will fly to Punta Cana, Havana and Mexico City to bring home Austrians stranded abroad.

Eastern Airways Holds Off Southampton and Belfast City Route Announcements

Due to restrictions affecting travel in the UK and Ireland, the airline will confirm its start date in due course along with the additional routes.

Lufthansa Group to Reduce Flight Program by Up to 50%

The extent to which Lufthansa's A380 fleet (14 aircraft) can be temporarily taken out of service in Frankfurt and Munich is currently being examined.

Several Regional Airlines Take Over Flybe’s Former Routes

Several British regional airlines are putting on additional services, to cover the hole left after Flybe's collapse on March 5, 2020.

British Regional Airline Flybe Enters Into Administration

Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has collapsed into administration less than two months after the government announced a rescue deal.

ERA Urges for Coronavirus to be Recognized as an Extraordinary Circumstance

ERA joins the collective view amongst the airline industry that the requirement on airport slots should be suspended immediately.

TAP to Launch Direct Flights From Porto to Cape Verde

As of 20 June, Porto will have a direct flight to Sal in Cape Verde, with one flight per week.