Coronavirus

The coronavirus pandemic is disrupting air transport. Airplanes are taking off without passengers, airlines are suspending their operations, and aircraft manufacturers are seeing their customers cancel or postpone orders. 

Air transport and aeronautics are two sectors that are particularly impacted by the coronavirus crisis. To combat the spread of the virus, flight suspensions and travel restrictions (including confinements) have been taken, leading to a sharp drop in demand.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, Actualité Air et Espace has been covering the subject with articles dealing with the latest developments in the epidemic. Analyses of the global situation in the sector are also offered.

Here is a selection of articles about the consequences of the pandemic on air transport and aeronautics:


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The 10 events that marked air transport in 2019

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In 2019, air travel was marked by the " shame of flying ", a movement that called for a boycott of air travel. A lot of questions were raised about the environmental impact of air travel and how to reduce it. More generally, airlines have tried to reinvent themselves, some by ordering new planes and improving the passenger experience. Thomas Cook aircraft grounded after the company’s bankruptcy.
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Vietjet ordered 50 A321 neo

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A firm order of 50 A321 neo was confirmed by Vietnamese airline Vietjet , for a total amount of $ 6.5 billion.  The first Airbus A321 neo of Vietjet( source:aircargoweek)
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