At least 42 per cent of the air travellers in the past three months had a comfortable and safe in-flight experience and are ready to travel again, a report said on Wednesday. 
 
The survey was conducted by online travel aggregator ixigo, with a sample of 5000 users also known as `Early travellers` - a group of flyers who have travelled in July-August-September and are ready to travel again in the next three months. 
 
The survey results show that as travellers return to the skies, the confidence in air travel is rising.

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According to the report, the likelihood of the respondents to take another domestic trip during the next three months (42 per cent) is the highest it has been as compared to an earlier sentiment survey done in May (16 per cent). 
 
"As travel demand recovers, we want our users to feel confident and safe and give them a flexible, stress-free booking experience," Rajnish Kumar, Co-Founder &amp; CTO, ixigo, said in a statement. 
 
The report revealed that safety and hygiene measures being adopted by airlines and various properties is the most important aspect for travellers during Covid-19. 
 
The survey showed that queuing during check-in/security (64 per cent) and in-flight social distancing (51 per cent) feature amongst the top apprehensions of air passengers who have travelled recently.

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Travellers were also concerned about eating on the plane (9 per cent), cleanliness of common areas and washrooms (24 per cent) and arranging travel from the arrival airport (22 per cent). 
 
The data showed that 46 per cent respondents say fully refundable bookings for travel and accommodation will be the top priority for them while making bookings in the future.

At least 42 per cent of the air travellers in the past three months had a comfortable and safe in-flight experience and are ready to travel again, a report said on Wednesday.

At least 42 per cent of the air travellers in the past three months had a comfortable and safe in-flight experience and are ready to travel again, a report said on Wednesday. The survey was conducted by online travel aggregator ixigo, with a sample of 5000 users also known as `Early travellers` - a group of flyers who have travelled in July-August-September and are ready to travel again in the next three months. The survey results show that as travellers return to the skies, the confidence in air travel is rising. Also read: India to become first country to circulate iodine-based sanitisers According to the report, the likelihood of the respondents to take another domestic trip during the next three months (42 per cent) is the highest it has been as compared to an earlier sentiment survey done in May (16 per cent). "As travel demand recovers, we want our users to feel confident and safe and give them a flexible, stress-free booking experience," Rajnish Kumar, Co-Founder & CTO, ixigo, said in a statement. The report revealed that safety and hygiene measures being adopted by airlines and various properties is the most important aspect for travellers during Covid-19. The survey showed that queuing during check-in/security (64 per cent) and in-flight social distancing (51 per cent) feature amongst the top apprehensions of air passengers who have travelled recently. Also read: India and Japan agree on cyber security agreement on 5G, AI cooperation Travellers were also concerned about eating on the plane (9 per cent), cleanliness of common areas and washrooms (24 per cent) and arranging travel from the arrival airport (22 per cent). The data showed that 46 per cent respondents say fully refundable bookings for travel and accommodation will be the top priority for them while making bookings in the future.

Amid COVID-19, 42% of early air travellers in India ready to go again: Report

Watch today in World Business Watch: One of the world's biggest plane engine maker Rolls Royce shares trade at 16-year low value.

Plane engine maker Rolls Royce shares trade at 16-year low value

Airbus has stepped up warnings of compulsory layoffs as air travel fails to recover as quickly as expected from the coronavirus crisis.

Airbus warns of compulsory layoffs as air travel fails to recover

United Airlines is preparing for the biggest pilot furloughs of its history after announcing on Thursday the need to cut 2,850 pilot jobs.

United Airlines announces biggest pilot job cut in its history

The company reported a net loss of RM305.2 million for the April-June quarter versus a net loss of RM207.1 million a year earlier.

Losses deepen at AirAsia X | Airline stops selling tickets for future dates

A major mishap at India Kozhikode airport has left 18 people dead and over 100 injured after an Air India Express aircraft arriving from Dubai crashed at Calicut International Airport. Watch report.

Calicut Plane Crash: 18 dead in the crash, What is a tabletop runway?

An Air India Express plane with over 190 people on board has crashed at an airport in the southern state of Kerala. The aircraft, en route from Dubai, skidded off the runway and broke in two at Calicut airport upon landing, India's aviation authority said. Watch report.

Air India flight skids off runway | Kerala | Over 190 people onboard | 2 lives lost

Rating agency Moody's has downgraded the long-term senior unsecured bonds of Rolls-Royce to "junk" status, saying that the aviation market served by the British engineering firm has weakened and could fall further.

WION Dispatch: Global aviation market weakening, Moody's downgrades Rolls-Royce

US Federal Aviation of FAA has said that it plans to issue an airworthy directive for Boeing 737 Max in near future. Watch report

Boeing 737 Max woes: Plane not expected to flight before November

Boeing Co. is pulling the plug on its 747 jumbo jet. The 747 democratized global air travel in the 1970s but fell behind modern twin-engine passenger jets.

Boeing to end production of 747 jumbo jet

Indonesia's anti-trust agency has found seven airlines guilty of hurting consumers by lifting airfares at the same time last year, but the carriers were not found to be acting as a cartel, the agency said in a statement late on Tuesday.

Rising air ticket prices in 2019 triggered inflationary pressures in Southeast Asia's largest economy and impacted the hospitality business across the archipelago.

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The agency, known by its&nbsp;Indonesian abbreviation KPPU, found Garuda&nbsp;Indonesia, its unit Citilink, rival Lion Group's Lion Air, Wings Air and Batik Air, as well as Sriwijaya Air and its subsidiary NAM Air guilty of "concerted action or parallelism", which means they followed one another's moves in setting prices and discounts.

They were ordered to report to the KPPU whenever they plan to raise ticket prices, the agency said, but were not fined even though they violated anti-monopoly rules.&nbsp;

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KPPU said it had taken into consideration the already tough trading environment for airlines created by the COVID-19 pandemic when it made its ruling.

The airline industry is controlled by a tight oligopoly, with the seven carriers holding a 95% share of the market, KPPU said, recommending that authorities create rules to let more players enter the sector.&nbsp;

Garuda said in a statement on Wednesday it respected KPPU's ruling and would adhere to principles and provisions of healthy business competition.

Lion Air Group had never worked with an external party to set its ticket prices and it had complied with the aviation regulator's pricing rules, it said in a statement.

Sriwijaya Air did not respond to request for comment.

Indonesia's anti-trust agency has found seven airlines guilty of hurting consumers by lifting airfares at the same time last year, but the carriers were not found to be acting as a cartel, the agency said in a statement late on Tuesday.

Indonesia's anti-trust agency has found seven airlines guilty of hurting consumers by lifting airfares at the same time last year, but the carriers were not found to be acting as a cartel, the agency said in a statement late on Tuesday. Rising air ticket prices in 2019 triggered inflationary pressures in Southeast Asia's largest economy and impacted the hospitality business across the archipelago. You might also like: Coronavirus: Indonesia reports 847 new cases taking the toll to 32,033 The agency, known by its Indonesian abbreviation KPPU, found Garuda Indonesia, its unit Citilink, rival Lion Group's Lion Air, Wings Air and Batik Air, as well as Sriwijaya Air and its subsidiary NAM Air guilty of "concerted action or parallelism", which means they followed one another's moves in setting prices and discounts. They were ordered to report to the KPPU whenever they plan to raise ticket prices, the agency said, but were not fined even though they violated anti-monopoly rules. Also read: Volcanic eruption at Indonesia's Mount Merapi sends ash 6 km high KPPU said it had taken into consideration the already tough trading environment for airlines created by the COVID-19 pandemic when it made its ruling. The airline industry is controlled by a tight oligopoly, with the seven carriers holding a 95% share of the market, KPPU said, recommending that authorities create rules to let more players enter the sector. Garuda said in a statement on Wednesday it respected KPPU's ruling and would adhere to principles and provisions of healthy business competition. Lion Air Group had never worked with an external party to set its ticket prices and it had complied with the aviation regulator's pricing rules, it said in a statement. Sriwijaya Air did not respond to request for comment.

Indonesia anti-trust agency finds seven airlines guilty over ticket prices

Lufthansa Group has drawn plans to cut the equivalent of 22,000 full-time jobs, half of which will be in Germany, and operate 100 fewer aircraft as it recovers from the effects of the Covid-19 crisis. Watch WION-DW report.

Dark clouds above aviation: Lufthansa group plans to cut around 22,000 jobs,  WION-DW report

How did China manage to scoop up stake in Norway's biggest airline? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you Norwegian Air is now partly owned by Bank of China, via a company in Singapore.

Gravitas: China scoops up stake in Norway's biggest airline

A five-year-old boy travelled alone from Delhi to meet his mother in Bengaluru after three months.&nbsp;A few domestic flight routes started plying across the country, and Vihaan Sharma was one of these fights.

Bearing a “special category” ticket, the boy met his mother after three months at the Kempegowda International Airport, ANI reported.

Flights resumed operation today after two months owing to the lockdown induced by the COVID-19 pandemic which continues to wreak havoc across the country.

"My five-year-old son Vihaan has travelled alone from Delhi, he has come back to Bengaluru after three months," his mother told ANI, holding Vihaan, donning protective gear.

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The last flights plied in the end of March, after which the country was put under a strict lockdown to slow down the spread of COVID-19. However, this rendered many unable to go back to their homes, just like the young boy.

Many states were reluctant to reopen airports, especially in light of the record-breaking new cases everyday across the country, especially in the hard hit states of Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, and Delhi.

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The Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that the flights restarted operating after a long of “hard negotiations” owing to disagreements from many states that feared a rise in the number of infections.

International flights could start plying as early as June, depending on the global condition of coronavirus.

However, people are required to follow strict protocols that include wearing protective gear to maintaining social distance to prevent cross-transmission of the virus.

"Today morning onwards, processes have been working very well. All processes have been made contactless. We are screening all passengers. All the surfaces are being sanitised every 20-30 minutes",&nbsp;Hari Marar, Managing Director &amp; CEO, Bangalore International Airport Ltd told ANI.

A five-year-old boy travelled alone from Delhi to meet his mother in Bengaluru after three months. A few domestic flight routes started plying across the country, and Vihaan Sharma was one of these fights.

A five-year-old boy travelled alone from Delhi to meet his mother in Bengaluru after three months. A few domestic flight routes started plying across the country, and Vihaan Sharma was one of these fights. Bearing a “special category” ticket, the boy met his mother after three months at the Kempegowda International Airport, ANI reported. Flights resumed operation today after two months owing to the lockdown induced by the COVID-19 pandemic which continues to wreak havoc across the country. "My five-year-old son Vihaan has travelled alone from Delhi, he has come back to Bengaluru after three months," his mother told ANI, holding Vihaan, donning protective gear. The last flights plied in the end of March, after which the country was put under a strict lockdown to slow down the spread of COVID-19. However, this rendered many unable to go back to their homes, just like the young boy. Many states were reluctant to reopen airports, especially in light of the record-breaking new cases everyday across the country, especially in the hard hit states of Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, and Delhi. Karnataka:Passengers leave from Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, as two flights have landed till now at the airport. A mother who came to receive her son says,"My 5-yr-old son Vihaan Sharma has travelled alone from Delhi,he has come back to Bengaluru after 3 months" pic.twitter.com/oAOsLCi7v9 — ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2020 × The Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that the flights restarted operating after a long of “hard negotiations” owing to disagreements from many states that feared a rise in the number of infections. International flights could start plying as early as June, depending on the global condition of coronavirus. However, people are required to follow strict protocols that include wearing protective gear to maintaining social distance to prevent cross-transmission of the virus. "Today morning onwards, processes have been working very well. All processes have been made contactless. We are screening all passengers. All the surfaces are being sanitised every 20-30 minutes", Hari Marar, Managing Director & CEO, Bangalore International Airport Ltd told ANI.

As flights restart operation, 5 year-old-boy flies alone to meet his mother after three months

India's Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced on Wednesday that domestic passenger flights will recommence from May 25, the Centre issued the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) charting out the DO's and Don't as airline companies brace itself for travel during the coronavirus pandemic.

COVID-19 Pandemic: New rules for air travel in India

India's aviation minister on flights SOPs

British Airways is set to cut more than a quarter of its jobs due to the coronavirus crisis, forecasting that passenger numbers will take years to return to 2019 levels. British Airways has 45,000 employees, including 16,500 cabin crew and 3,900 pilots, according to its website.

British Airways plans to cut up to 12,000 jobs | COVID-19 Pandemic

Air India earned praises from all over the country for operating several rescue missions of bringing stranded Indians back home when coronavirus hit the country.

Sadly, the Air India crew has been subjected to societal problems since the start of the virus in India. As Air India employes have had to write a letter to the authorities again, this time the problem is not from the society. Air India employees write a letter to the Minister of Civil Aviation, Hardeep Singh Puri, requesting him to intervene and stop the salary cuts of the employees.

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"We the employees of Air India and its subsidiaries are writing to you at the backdrop of unilateral pay cut imposed on employees of Air India Ltd for three months against the government's instructions. While all the PSU's are following the directions of the Government, it is agonizing to note Air India has imposed pay cut in wake of COVID- 19 crisis. It is explicitly reflected as COVID-19 pay cut in March 2020 salary slip," the letter reads.

The letter was written as the employees received a 10 per cent&nbsp;salary cut in the salary that was credited to their accounts on April 18. The employees believe that after running several relief flights for the nation, this&nbsp;pay cut, in such tough times,&nbsp;will negatively affect their morale.&nbsp;

"In spite of instructions from the Government of India, concerning the welfare of the employees and directions to make payment of wages on the due date, the management of Air India defaulted on timely payment of salary which was paid on 18th April 2020 with a 10 percent pay cut. The Flying crew are yet to receive 70 percent of their wages for the work done in the month of February 2020," the letter reads.

"We request you to countermand Air India Committee's decision on COVID pay cut which is against the Government Directives and also treat us at par with other PSU's during lockdown," requested the employees. They also requested for government support on all fronts so that they employees can keep continuing helping the nation through their relief missions.

Air India earned praises from all over the country for operating several rescue missions of bringing stranded Indians back home when coronavirus hit the country.

Air India earned praises from all over the country for operating several rescue missions of bringing stranded Indians back home when coronavirus hit the country. Sadly, the Air India crew has been subjected to societal problems since the start of the virus in India. As Air India employes have had to write a letter to the authorities again, this time the problem is not from the society. Air India employees write a letter to the Minister of Civil Aviation, Hardeep Singh Puri, requesting him to intervene and stop the salary cuts of the employees. Also read: Exemplary act': SpiceJet to airlift boxer Dingko Singh from Imphal to Delhi for cancer treatment; receives plaudits from Kiren Rijiju "We the employees of Air India and its subsidiaries are writing to you at the backdrop of unilateral pay cut imposed on employees of Air India Ltd for three months against the government's instructions. While all the PSU's are following the directions of the Government, it is agonizing to note Air India has imposed pay cut in wake of COVID- 19 crisis. It is explicitly reflected as COVID-19 pay cut in March 2020 salary slip," the letter reads. The letter was written as the employees received a 10 per cent salary cut in the salary that was credited to their accounts on April 18. The employees believe that after running several relief flights for the nation, this pay cut, in such tough times, will negatively affect their morale. "In spite of instructions from the Government of India, concerning the welfare of the employees and directions to make payment of wages on the due date, the management of Air India defaulted on timely payment of salary which was paid on 18th April 2020 with a 10 percent pay cut. The Flying crew are yet to receive 70 percent of their wages for the work done in the month of February 2020," the letter reads. "We request you to countermand Air India Committee's decision on COVID pay cut which is against the Government Directives and also treat us at par with other PSU's during lockdown," requested the employees. They also requested for government support on all fronts so that they employees can keep continuing helping the nation through their relief missions.

Air India employees receive 10% salary cut; request Minister of Civil Aviation to intervene

Global aviation industry isbeing hammered because of the coronavirus outbreak. The Qatar Airways is now at risk of bankruptcy.

Global aviation industry hammered, Qatar Airways at risk of bankruptcy

Visiting Thailand or Dubai was cheaper than flying to Goa or Kerala a few months ago. The ultra-low or the budget airfares resulted in&nbsp;a travel boom and it helped in turning the dreams of foreign holidays into reality for many.&nbsp;

From Mauritius to Malaysia, the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/india-mulls-up-to-16-billion-rescue-plan-for-aviation-sector-after-coronavirus-287453">budget or low airfares</a> enticed many to explore the new holiday destinations with millions in India and overseas flying for the first time. But with the coronavirus pandemic striking travel and aviation world, the dreams of many for foreign holidays may be over for now or delayed indefinitely.&nbsp;

From low-cost pocket-friendly carriers to full-service airlines, no one in the aviation world was prepared for a global crisis of this scale. Coronavirus pandemic has broken the backbone of the aviation industry and with this, it may be a long-lasting goodbye to the popular super saver airfare schemes or pocket-friendly budget airfare schemes.

Analysts point out with the global travel and tourism industry taking <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/banking-systems-may-need-help-if-handicapped-by-disruption-from-coronavirus-lockdowns-imf-289804">a massive hit</a>, the aviation industry might be limited to the essential air or business and need-based travel for some time to come. The low-cost airfares are a result of competition among the airlines to fill seats fast. With many airlines ceasing to exist in future as a result of coronavirus pandemic, low competition can result in airlines resorting to collusion to charge high fares for high margins.&nbsp;

The low-cost airfares were also the result of budget travel that has also taken a massive hit with low-cost holiday destinations like Thailand and Dubai locking down the cities. Also, expensive loans taken for aircraft purchase or high lease costs of the planes won't allow many low-cost airlines to keep flying. Low-cost airlines that started in the US and Europe were quite popular among bag packers or budget holiday goers and the model has been replicated worldwide. But with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/how-badly-is-the-indian-e-commerce-sector-going-to-be-hit-by-the-coronavirus-pandemic-289640">coronavirus pandemic</a>, everything can change. Sydney-based CAPA Centre for Aviation estimates that many carriers might go bankrupt by the end of May 2020 itself. &nbsp;

A Bloomberg estimate says the airline that are in danger of going under are Pakistan International Airlines, Spicejet, Norwegian, American airlines, Skywest, Air Asia, Asiana Airlines, Virgin Australia, Korean Air, China Eastern, and China Southern airlines.&nbsp;

"In short to medium term, the demand for air travel will remain low. Many airlines will go out of business. But the remaining ones will be more sustainable in the long term as there will be a capacity rationalisation. Some fare models will have to be reworked", said a veteran of the aviation industry who has served at managerial positions in both low cost and full-service carriers.&nbsp;

Based on the assumption that the airlines are not grounded beyond April 15, when the current lockdown ends, estimates suggest the Indian airline industry including companies providing auxiliary services like airports and ground handlers could suffer losses ranging from 3.3 billion to 3.6 billion dollars in the first three months of fiscal 2021 ending in June.&nbsp;

But the situation can change if governments across the world go for massive bailouts for the aviation and tourism sector including one in India.

"Advance cheap airfares could still come even after the Covid-19 crisis is over. After all it is an easier way to raise cash much in advance and many airlines will be in dire need of cash going forward", said another aviation industry executive.&nbsp; 
 
(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL) 
&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Visiting Thailand or Dubai was cheaper than flying to Goa or Kerala a few months ago. The ultra-low or the budget airfares resulted in a travel boom and it helped in turning the dreams of foreign holidays into reality for many.

Visiting Thailand or Dubai was cheaper than flying to Goa or Kerala a few months ago. The ultra-low or the budget airfares resulted in a travel boom and it helped in turning the dreams of foreign holidays into reality for many. From Mauritius to Malaysia, the budget or low airfares enticed many to explore the new holiday destinations with millions in India and overseas flying for the first time. But with the coronavirus pandemic striking travel and aviation world, the dreams of many for foreign holidays may be over for now or delayed indefinitely. From low-cost pocket-friendly carriers to full-service airlines, no one in the aviation world was prepared for a global crisis of this scale. Coronavirus pandemic has broken the backbone of the aviation industry and with this, it may be a long-lasting goodbye to the popular super saver airfare schemes or pocket-friendly budget airfare schemes. Analysts point out with the global travel and tourism industry taking a massive hit, the aviation industry might be limited to the essential air or business and need-based travel for some time to come. The low-cost airfares are a result of competition among the airlines to fill seats fast. With many airlines ceasing to exist in future as a result of coronavirus pandemic, low competition can result in airlines resorting to collusion to charge high fares for high margins. The low-cost airfares were also the result of budget travel that has also taken a massive hit with low-cost holiday destinations like Thailand and Dubai locking down the cities. Also, expensive loans taken for aircraft purchase or high lease costs of the planes won't allow many low-cost airlines to keep flying. Low-cost airlines that started in the US and Europe were quite popular among bag packers or budget holiday goers and the model has been replicated worldwide. But with coronavirus pandemic, everything can change. Sydney-based CAPA Centre for Aviation estimates that many carriers might go bankrupt by the end of May 2020 itself. A Bloomberg estimate says the airline that are in danger of going under are Pakistan International Airlines, Spicejet, Norwegian, American airlines, Skywest, Air Asia, Asiana Airlines, Virgin Australia, Korean Air, China Eastern, and China Southern airlines. "In short to medium term, the demand for air travel will remain low. Many airlines will go out of business. But the remaining ones will be more sustainable in the long term as there will be a capacity rationalisation. Some fare models will have to be reworked", said a veteran of the aviation industry who has served at managerial positions in both low cost and full-service carriers. Based on the assumption that the airlines are not grounded beyond April 15, when the current lockdown ends, estimates suggest the Indian airline industry including companies providing auxiliary services like airports and ground handlers could suffer losses ranging from 3.3 billion to 3.6 billion dollars in the first three months of fiscal 2021 ending in June. But the situation can change if governments across the world go for massive bailouts for the aviation and tourism sector including one in India. "Advance cheap airfares could still come even after the Covid-19 crisis is over. After all it is an easier way to raise cash much in advance and many airlines will be in dire need of cash going forward", said another aviation industry executive. (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

Coronavirus impact on aviation industry: Low-cost airfare schemes could be halted for a long time

India is planning a rescue package worth as much as $1.6 billion for the aviation sector, which has been battered after the coronavirus outbreak forced countries to close borders and brought air travel to a near-halt, two government sources told Reuters.

The Finance Ministry is considering a proposal that includes the temporary suspension of most taxes levied on the sector, including a deferment of aviation fuel tax, said the sources, who have direct knowledge of the matter.

The rescue package, proposed by India's civil aviation ministry, is likely to be worth up to 100-120 billion rupees ($1.3-$1.6 billion), the two sources said.

"Taxes could be deferred till the coronavirus spread is contained and the aviation sector can come back to its feet," one of the sources said, adding that the companies could be permitted to pay the taxes interest-free in the next tax cycle.

The coronavirus has infected over 200,000 people and caused nearly 8,500 deaths in 164 nations, triggering emergency lockdowns and injections of cash unseen since World War Two. In India, more than 150 people have been infected and three have died.

Governments the world over are scrambling to rescue airlines that have been forced to park planes and cut jobs as the virus puts the brakes on travel. Airlines may need a bailout of more than $200 billion, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) estimates.

The Trump administration, earlier on Wednesday, sought approval from Congress for $50 billion in secured loans to US airlines to address the financial impact during the crisis.

Vistara, a joint venture of Singapore Airlines and India's Tata Group, and budget carrier GoAir have suspended their international operations. IndiGo, India's biggest carrier, has cancelled several overseas flights and may be forced to park some planes as domestic air travel also falls.

Global aviation consultancy CAPA's India unit said that regardless of any fiscal concessions and support the government may offer, most airlines will have to shrink their operations and the more vulnerable carriers may shutdown.

CAPA estimates that Indian airlines, excluding state carrier Air India, will report losses of up to $600 million for the January-March quarter, which could worsen if demand continues to fall.

"In the absence of serious and meaningful government intervention, such an outcome could lead to several Indian airlines shutting down operations by May or June due to a lack of cash," CAPA said in its March 18 report.

India is planning a rescue package worth as much as $1.6 billion for the aviation sector, which has been battered after the coronavirus outbreak forced countries to close borders and brought air travel to a near-halt, two government sources told Reuters.

India is planning a rescue package worth as much as $1.6 billion for the aviation sector, which has been battered after the coronavirus outbreak forced countries to close borders and brought air travel to a near-halt, two government sources told Reuters. The Finance Ministry is considering a proposal that includes the temporary suspension of most taxes levied on the sector, including a deferment of aviation fuel tax, said the sources, who have direct knowledge of the matter. The rescue package, proposed by India's civil aviation ministry, is likely to be worth up to 100-120 billion rupees ($1.3-$1.6 billion), the two sources said. "Taxes could be deferred till the coronavirus spread is contained and the aviation sector can come back to its feet," one of the sources said, adding that the companies could be permitted to pay the taxes interest-free in the next tax cycle. The coronavirus has infected over 200,000 people and caused nearly 8,500 deaths in 164 nations, triggering emergency lockdowns and injections of cash unseen since World War Two. In India, more than 150 people have been infected and three have died. Governments the world over are scrambling to rescue airlines that have been forced to park planes and cut jobs as the virus puts the brakes on travel. Airlines may need a bailout of more than $200 billion, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) estimates. The Trump administration, earlier on Wednesday, sought approval from Congress for $50 billion in secured loans to US airlines to address the financial impact during the crisis. Vistara, a joint venture of Singapore Airlines and India's Tata Group, and budget carrier GoAir have suspended their international operations. IndiGo, India's biggest carrier, has cancelled several overseas flights and may be forced to park some planes as domestic air travel also falls. Global aviation consultancy CAPA's India unit said that regardless of any fiscal concessions and support the government may offer, most airlines will have to shrink their operations and the more vulnerable carriers may shutdown. CAPA estimates that Indian airlines, excluding state carrier Air India, will report losses of up to $600 million for the January-March quarter, which could worsen if demand continues to fall. "In the absence of serious and meaningful government intervention, such an outcome could lead to several Indian airlines shutting down operations by May or June due to a lack of cash," CAPA said in its March 18 report.

India mulls up to $1.6 billion rescue plan for aviation sector after coronavirus

As the world is facing the worst coronavirus outbreak—India has emerged strongly in responding to the crisis so far. Till now, the government of India has rescued 1,497 people, which includes 55 foreign nationals as well.

The deadly coronavirus has crippled large parts of the world, infecting over 1,69,000 and killing more than 6,500 people, mostly in Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas.

Porous borders, shortage of medical supplies and lack of awareness have made people more vulnerable to the lethal virus—forcing most countries to respond with strong measures to tackle the pandemic.&nbsp;

India has been highly vigilant and proactive in fighting this global health emergency.

It has managed to keep up its efforts in not just controlling the virus spread, but has also carried out timely rescue and evacuation of stranded citizens.

January 28, 2020. India was one of the first countries to initiate evacuation processes after the news of the virus outbreak in Hubei was reported.&nbsp;

Within a few days, 653 Indians and 7 Maldivians were brought back from Wuhan in two batches of 323 and 330.&nbsp;

All of those rescued were monitored in quarantine either at ITBP Chhawla camp or at Manesar facility in the national capital region.

Neighbourhood first policy has always remained important for India.&nbsp;

Unlike, Pakistan which refused to bring back its own citizens from Wuhan, India has rescued both—its own citizens and nationals from countries.&nbsp;

In its third leg of operations, India brought back 36 nationals belonging to 7 different countries. Bangladesh, Myanmar, Maldives, China, South Africa, USA and Madagascar expressed their gratitude for Delhi's humanitarian action.&nbsp;

India has a massive diaspora. More than 30 million of them living in different continents away from home.&nbsp;

Among them were fisherman from Kerala stranded in Iran, a huge community of labourers in West Asia and Arabia as well.&nbsp;

Collaborating with Tehran, minister of external affairs S Jaishankar and ambassador Dhamu Gaddam evacuated 389 people from Iran — in four batches.

The latest ones to be evacuated were 52 students and a teacher from Tehran.

An Air India flight in Delhi also landed from Tokyo carrying 119 Indians and 5 nationals from Sri Lanka, Nepal, South Africa and Peru—who were earlier quarantined on board the diamond princess, a cruise ship off the Japanese coast.&nbsp;

Another 211 students and 7 foreign nationals were brought to Delhi from Italy—the second most affected country by a novel coronavirus.

The government of India has responded swiftly and effectively in dealing with the first signs of the infection, which has, so far, affected more than 110 people and killed 2.&nbsp;

Apart from carrying out rescue operations, India has also provided 15 tonnes of medical and relief consignment to china.&nbsp;

Prime minister Narendra Modi has interacted with leaders of SAARC countries through a video conference. Allocating an initial fund of $10 million, PM Modi has called for setting up a rapid response team of doctors and experts to fight the coronavirus outbreak which is still in its benign, early stages in India.

As the world is facing the worst coronavirus outbreak—India has emerged strongly in responding to the crisis so far. Till now, the government of India has rescued 1,497 people, which includes 55 foreign nationals as well.

As the world is facing the worst coronavirus outbreak—India has emerged strongly in responding to the crisis so far. Till now, the government of India has rescued 1,497 people, which includes 55 foreign nationals as well. The deadly coronavirus has crippled large parts of the world, infecting over 1,69,000 and killing more than 6,500 people, mostly in Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas. Porous borders, shortage of medical supplies and lack of awareness have made people more vulnerable to the lethal virus—forcing most countries to respond with strong measures to tackle the pandemic. India has been highly vigilant and proactive in fighting this global health emergency. It has managed to keep up its efforts in not just controlling the virus spread, but has also carried out timely rescue and evacuation of stranded citizens. January 28, 2020. India was one of the first countries to initiate evacuation processes after the news of the virus outbreak in Hubei was reported. Within a few days, 653 Indians and 7 Maldivians were brought back from Wuhan in two batches of 323 and 330. All of those rescued were monitored in quarantine either at ITBP Chhawla camp or at Manesar facility in the national capital region. Neighbourhood first policy has always remained important for India. Unlike, Pakistan which refused to bring back its own citizens from Wuhan, India has rescued both—its own citizens and nationals from countries. In its third leg of operations, India brought back 36 nationals belonging to 7 different countries. Bangladesh, Myanmar, Maldives, China, South Africa, USA and Madagascar expressed their gratitude for Delhi's humanitarian action. India has a massive diaspora. More than 30 million of them living in different continents away from home. Among them were fisherman from Kerala stranded in Iran, a huge community of labourers in West Asia and Arabia as well. Collaborating with Tehran, minister of external affairs S Jaishankar and ambassador Dhamu Gaddam evacuated 389 people from Iran — in four batches. The latest ones to be evacuated were 52 students and a teacher from Tehran. An Air India flight in Delhi also landed from Tokyo carrying 119 Indians and 5 nationals from Sri Lanka, Nepal, South Africa and Peru—who were earlier quarantined on board the diamond princess, a cruise ship off the Japanese coast. Another 211 students and 7 foreign nationals were brought to Delhi from Italy—the second most affected country by a novel coronavirus. The government of India has responded swiftly and effectively in dealing with the first signs of the infection, which has, so far, affected more than 110 people and killed 2. Apart from carrying out rescue operations, India has also provided 15 tonnes of medical and relief consignment to china. Prime minister Narendra Modi has interacted with leaders of SAARC countries through a video conference. Allocating an initial fund of $10 million, PM Modi has called for setting up a rapid response team of doctors and experts to fight the coronavirus outbreak which is still in its benign, early stages in India.

Coronavirus outbreak: India emerges as a proactive nation in fighting global health emergency

One of the biggest industries to be hit by the long-term repercussions of the coronavirus is aviation. Thousands of flights have been cancelled globally, with stringent travel bans in place to contain the outbreak.

However, this helped create a new record!

On March 14, Air Tahiti Nui, a French airline undertook the longest ever passenger flight in terms of distance. The flight covered 15,715 kilometres from Papeete in Tahiti, French Polynesia to the Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris.

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CNN reported that this new record was a result of the travel restrictions in place, especially the ones set up by the United States.

Usually, this route involves a halt at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). 
 
If an aeroplane halts in the US, passengers have to undergo customs before continuing their journey.

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However, owing to current restrictions, this was impractical. So, the aircraft flew directly from Papeete airport to Paris and covered the journey in under 16 hours, making it the world's longest commercial flight, considering the distance which was covered.

The record was previously held by Singapore Airlines, which offers a flight between Singapore and Newark covering a distance of 15,343 kilometres.

An Australian carrier called Qantas tried something different last year. They undertook ''Project Sunrise'', whereby the aircraft flew for 19 hours non-stop between London and Sydney. However, no paying passengers were on board.

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This flight, TN064 is also the world's longest scheduled domestic flight, for it travelled within French territory, from French Polynesia and mainland France.

The aircraft crew included four pilots, and ran the next-generation Boeing 787-9, CNN reported.

Media reports suggest that the aircraft was not at all full, and was able to undertake the full journey without refuelling.

The airline, however, said that these are one-off measures, only in place until the coronavirus pandemic is in full swing. Most airlines around the world are trying to navigate across the contemporary aviation climate, whereby a lot of bans have crippled the scope of layovers and halts.

The International Air Transport Association has said that the revenue losses due to coronavirus could run as high as 113 billion dollars across the industry this year. 
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One of the biggest industries to be hit by the long-term repercussions of the coronavirus is aviation. Thousands of flights have been cancelled globally, with stringent travel bans in place to contain the outbreak.

One of the biggest industries to be hit by the long-term repercussions of the coronavirus is aviation. Thousands of flights have been cancelled globally, with stringent travel bans in place to contain the outbreak. However, this helped create a new record! On March 14, Air Tahiti Nui, a French airline undertook the longest ever passenger flight in terms of distance. The flight covered 15,715 kilometres from Papeete in Tahiti, French Polynesia to the Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris. Also read: Will the global aviation industry survive coronavirus-related slowdown? CNN reported that this new record was a result of the travel restrictions in place, especially the ones set up by the United States. Usually, this route involves a halt at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). If an aeroplane halts in the US, passengers have to undergo customs before continuing their journey. However, owing to current restrictions, this was impractical. So, the aircraft flew directly from Papeete airport to Paris and covered the journey in under 16 hours, making it the world's longest commercial flight, considering the distance which was covered. The record was previously held by Singapore Airlines, which offers a flight between Singapore and Newark covering a distance of 15,343 kilometres. An Australian carrier called Qantas tried something different last year. They undertook ''Project Sunrise'', whereby the aircraft flew for 19 hours non-stop between London and Sydney. However, no paying passengers were on board. This flight, TN064 is also the world's longest scheduled domestic flight, for it travelled within French territory, from French Polynesia and mainland France. The aircraft crew included four pilots, and ran the next-generation Boeing 787-9, CNN reported. Media reports suggest that the aircraft was not at all full, and was able to undertake the full journey without refuelling. The airline, however, said that these are one-off measures, only in place until the coronavirus pandemic is in full swing. Most airlines around the world are trying to navigate across the contemporary aviation climate, whereby a lot of bans have crippled the scope of layovers and halts. The International Air Transport Association has said that the revenue losses due to coronavirus could run as high as 113 billion dollars across the industry this year.

Coronavirus helps set a new record: World's longest scheduled commercial flight ever!

With seven new cases, the number of infections in Sri Lanka has spiked to 19. As a precautionary measure, Srilankan airlines have asked passengers to carry their own blankets and headphones.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/covid-19-infects-over-94-in-pakistan-286802">Also read: Covid-19 infects over 94 in Pakistan</a> 
 
The situation is particularly bad in Afghanistan which has a weak healthcare system. Though the country has reported 21 cases so far.

But the number of infections could be much higher. Afghan lawmakers have said that more than 15 thousand people, still return from Iran every day.

In fact, so far 10, Afghans have died of coronavirus in Iran due to the lack of medical care.

Lawmakers said that the conflict-hit country lacked the proper equipment to detect coronavirus infections. In fact, they said Afghanistan has just 16 doctors who can diagnose Covid-19 in the virus epicentre of the Herat province.

In fact, there were even calls to shut down the parliament over fears of virus spread.

The number of cases in Pakistan has risen to 93. 41 new coronavirus infections were confirmed in the Sindh province.&nbsp;

The financial hub of Karachi which is also Sindh's capital remains worst hit with 25 cases.

But the Imran Khan government's priority still remains misplaced.

This as Pakistan president Arif Alvi is leaving for a two-day trip to china to show solidarity with its all-weather friend.

Remember, Pakistan has refused to evacuate its citizens from china even as the outbreak worsened. Afghanistan struggles to contain the outbreak.

Afghanistan struggles to contain outbreak

At least 15,000 Afghans return daily from Iran 
10 Afghans died due to lack of medical care in Iran 
Afghanistan lacks equipment for coronavirus testing 
Only 16 doctors can diagnose Covid-19 in Herat province

With seven new cases, the number of infections in Sri Lanka has spiked to 19. As a precautionary measure, Srilankan airlines have asked passengers to carry their own blankets and headphones.

With seven new cases, the number of infections in Sri Lanka has spiked to 19. As a precautionary measure, Srilankan airlines have asked passengers to carry their own blankets and headphones. Also read: Covid-19 infects over 94 in Pakistan The situation is particularly bad in Afghanistan which has a weak healthcare system. Though the country has reported 21 cases so far. But the number of infections could be much higher. Afghan lawmakers have said that more than 15 thousand people, still return from Iran every day. In fact, so far 10, Afghans have died of coronavirus in Iran due to the lack of medical care. Lawmakers said that the conflict-hit country lacked the proper equipment to detect coronavirus infections. In fact, they said Afghanistan has just 16 doctors who can diagnose Covid-19 in the virus epicentre of the Herat province. In fact, there were even calls to shut down the parliament over fears of virus spread. The number of cases in Pakistan has risen to 93. 41 new coronavirus infections were confirmed in the Sindh province. The financial hub of Karachi which is also Sindh's capital remains worst hit with 25 cases. But the Imran Khan government's priority still remains misplaced. This as Pakistan president Arif Alvi is leaving for a two-day trip to china to show solidarity with its all-weather friend. Remember, Pakistan has refused to evacuate its citizens from china even as the outbreak worsened. Afghanistan struggles to contain the outbreak. Afghanistan struggles to contain outbreak At least 15,000 Afghans return daily from Iran 10 Afghans died due to lack of medical care in Iran Afghanistan lacks equipment for coronavirus testing Only 16 doctors can diagnose Covid-19 in Herat province

Poverty, population and weak healthcare: Coronavirus cases on the rise in South Asia

The international travel industry is facing a widespread shutdown owing to coronavirus fears.

Many airlines have announced a reduction in flights as countries are continuing to impose travel bans and isolation requirements.

The International Air Transport Association has said that the revenue losses due to coronavirus could run as high as 113 billion dollars across the industry this year.

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Global aviation consultancy firm Centre for Aviation (CAPA) has said that most of the airlines in the world will be bankrupt by the end of May in the absence of a coordinated government and industry action beginning now.

British airline Flybe has become the first aviation company to go bankrupt due to the outbreak. All its flights have been grounded and passengers have been warned not to even try going to the airport unless they have flights lined up with another airline.

The second-biggest airline in the world, American Airlines has announced that it would start implementing a phased suspension of nearly all-long haul international flights. 
 
United Airlines has become the first US carrier to heavily slash its domestic routes. United carried one million fewer passengers in the first two weeks of March compared to a year ago.

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Cathay Pacific has put nearly 25 thousand staff members on unpaid leave after announcing that it is expecting “substantial” losses in the first half of 2020

Norwegian Air has cancelled four thousand flights and temporarily laid off about half of its staff. The airline is already in serious financial difficulty due to the Boeing 737 max groundings.

The Dutch subsidiary of Air France-KLM is planning to slash up to two thousand jobs and to cut working hours by one-third for its entire staff.

Malaysian Airlines is also at risk of going bankrupt. The air carrier has urged employees to take voluntary unpaid leave programmes, and has further announced a 10 per cent pay cut for its senior management. Up to more than two thousand Malaysian Airlines flights have been cancelled due to the travel restrictions imposed by countries within its network.

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India's largest airline carrier IndiGo claims that it has witnessed a decline of 15-20 per cent in daily booking numbers over the last few days. To make flying during the pandemic easier, the airline has also announced waiving of rescheduling charges on flight bookings till March 31.&nbsp;

The international travel industry is facing a widespread shutdown owing to coronavirus fears. Many airlines have announced a reduction in flights as countries are continuing to impose travel bans and isolation requirements.

The international travel industry is facing a widespread shutdown owing to coronavirus fears. Many airlines have announced a reduction in flights as countries are continuing to impose travel bans and isolation requirements. The International Air Transport Association has said that the revenue losses due to coronavirus could run as high as 113 billion dollars across the industry this year. Also read: US Federal Reserve announces emergency measures amid coronavirus-triggered slowdown Global aviation consultancy firm Centre for Aviation (CAPA) has said that most of the airlines in the world will be bankrupt by the end of May in the absence of a coordinated government and industry action beginning now. British airline Flybe has become the first aviation company to go bankrupt due to the outbreak. All its flights have been grounded and passengers have been warned not to even try going to the airport unless they have flights lined up with another airline. The second-biggest airline in the world, American Airlines has announced that it would start implementing a phased suspension of nearly all-long haul international flights. United Airlines has become the first US carrier to heavily slash its domestic routes. United carried one million fewer passengers in the first two weeks of March compared to a year ago. Also read: Explained: Coronavirus outbreak - how India will take time to get used to social distancing Cathay Pacific has put nearly 25 thousand staff members on unpaid leave after announcing that it is expecting “substantial” losses in the first half of 2020 Norwegian Air has cancelled four thousand flights and temporarily laid off about half of its staff. The airline is already in serious financial difficulty due to the Boeing 737 max groundings. The Dutch subsidiary of Air France-KLM is planning to slash up to two thousand jobs and to cut working hours by one-third for its entire staff. Malaysian Airlines is also at risk of going bankrupt. The air carrier has urged employees to take voluntary unpaid leave programmes, and has further announced a 10 per cent pay cut for its senior management. Up to more than two thousand Malaysian Airlines flights have been cancelled due to the travel restrictions imposed by countries within its network. Also read: Precaution, not panic: Here are narratives of people who have successfully recovered from Covid-19 India's largest airline carrier IndiGo claims that it has witnessed a decline of 15-20 per cent in daily booking numbers over the last few days. To make flying during the pandemic easier, the airline has also announced waiving of rescheduling charges on flight bookings till March 31.

Will the global aviation industry survive coronavirus-related slowdown?

The United Kingdom is bent on pursuing its ''electric dream'' by banning diesel, petrol vehicles and promoting hybrid vehicles. If put into action, the goal should be achieved by 2035.

According to the British government, this is an attempt to reduce and control air pollution alongside limiting fossil fuel emissions. This projection is more ambitious than previously thought and is now expected to be completed five years earlier than planned.

Currently, diesel and petrol vehicles account for 90 per cent of vehicle sales in Britain.

The government is looking for a smooth transition as it bans the sale of such vehicles by 2035 or earlier. The authorities have also suggested the use of hybrid vehicles.

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Electric cars are charged at Source power points in London, Britain, October 19, 2018 | Reuters 
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The announcement coincided with the sacking of COP 26 head, Claire O'Neil.

Many critics feel that this announcement is damage control to shield UK's credentials in terms of the environment.

However, the British PM behind a successful Brexit, disagrees and claims that it is part of the government's larger plan to cut down CO2 emissions by 2050.

"We have to deal with our CO2 emissions, and that is why the UK is calling for us to get to net-zero as soon as possible, to get for every country to announce credible targets to get there. That's what we want from Glasgow and that's why we are pledged here in the UK to deliver net-zero by 2050 and we're the first major economy to make that commitment and I agree that's the right thing to do. I think it's quite proper that we should. We were the first, after all, to industrialise. Look at the historic emissions of the uk. We have a responsibility to our planet to lead in this way and to do this", said Boris Johnson.

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David Attenborough speaks during a conference about the UK-hosted COP26 UN Climate Summit, at the Science Museum in London, Britain February 4, 2020 | Reuters 
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O'Neil hit back at Johnson and claimed that ''he does not understand climate change''.

"Well, he [Boris Johnson]&nbsp;doesn't really get it, I think is what he said. But others around him do", O'Neil said.

"I think my advice to anybody to whom Boris is making promises, whether it is voters, world leaders, ministers, employees or indeed family members, is to get it in writing. Get a lawyer to look at it and make sure the money's in the bank", O'Neil added.

Many countries are trying to end the use of diesel vehicles. For instance, Denmark will ban petrol and diesel car sales by 2030, with France following suit with a goal set for 2040.

The European Union is also monitoring the idea carefully and has called for banning new petrol and diesel vehicles.

The United Kingdom is bent on pursuing its ''electric dream'' by banning diesel, petrol vehicles and promoting hybrid vehicles. If put into action, the goal should be achieved by 2035.

The United Kingdom is bent on pursuing its ''electric dream'' by banning diesel, petrol vehicles and promoting hybrid vehicles. If put into action, the goal should be achieved by 2035. According to the British government, this is an attempt to reduce and control air pollution alongside limiting fossil fuel emissions. This projection is more ambitious than previously thought and is now expected to be completed five years earlier than planned. Currently, diesel and petrol vehicles account for 90 per cent of vehicle sales in Britain. The government is looking for a smooth transition as it bans the sale of such vehicles by 2035 or earlier. The authorities have also suggested the use of hybrid vehicles. Electric cars are charged at Source power points in London, Britain, October 19, 2018 | Reuters The announcement coincided with the sacking of COP 26 head, Claire O'Neil. Many critics feel that this announcement is damage control to shield UK's credentials in terms of the environment. However, the British PM behind a successful Brexit, disagrees and claims that it is part of the government's larger plan to cut down CO2 emissions by 2050. "We have to deal with our CO2 emissions, and that is why the UK is calling for us to get to net-zero as soon as possible, to get for every country to announce credible targets to get there. That's what we want from Glasgow and that's why we are pledged here in the UK to deliver net-zero by 2050 and we're the first major economy to make that commitment and I agree that's the right thing to do. I think it's quite proper that we should. We were the first, after all, to industrialise. Look at the historic emissions of the uk. We have a responsibility to our planet to lead in this way and to do this", said Boris Johnson. David Attenborough speaks during a conference about the UK-hosted COP26 UN Climate Summit, at the Science Museum in London, Britain February 4, 2020 | Reuters O'Neil hit back at Johnson and claimed that ''he does not understand climate change''. "Well, he [Boris Johnson] doesn't really get it, I think is what he said. But others around him do", O'Neil said. "I think my advice to anybody to whom Boris is making promises, whether it is voters, world leaders, ministers, employees or indeed family members, is to get it in writing. Get a lawyer to look at it and make sure the money's in the bank", O'Neil added. Many countries are trying to end the use of diesel vehicles. For instance, Denmark will ban petrol and diesel car sales by 2030, with France following suit with a goal set for 2040. The European Union is also monitoring the idea carefully and has called for banning new petrol and diesel vehicles.

UK wants petrol & diesel vehicles out by 2035, proposes switching to hybrid vehicles

Boeing Co is in talks with banks to facilitate a $10 billion loan or more as costs continue to rise, in the midst of two crashes involving the 737 Max jetliner, Reuters reported.

According to CNBC, Boeing has so far secured at least $6 billion from banks and is looking for more lenders.&nbsp;

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However, it is still unknown how much Boeing is seeking in loans, and whether the company would consider selling new bonds.

With no deadline for the 737 Max to return in flight, there is not much clarity.

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In this file photo taken on March 28, 2019, Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX aircraft are parked on the tarmac after being grounded, at the Southern California Logistics Airport in Victorville, California | AFP 
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Reuters reported that Boeing has declined to comment.

On Friday, the Federal Aviation Administration is not expected to approve 737's return until March, but could also take much longer. 
 
Boeing recently suggested that the production of the 737 Max would be put on hold in the state of Washington for now. A full-fledged halt on production would be enforced this month.&nbsp;

"MAX production has now been temporarily suspended inside the 737 factory. The Renton site remains open as our teams focus their work on several quality initiatives," Boeing said, referring to its facility in Renton, Washington.

As part of company policy, Boeing only gets paid after delivering the planes.

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This handout photograph taken and released on January 11, 2020, by The National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, shows people standing and analysing the fragments and remains of the Ukraine International Airlines plane Boeing 737-800 that crashed outside the Iranian capital Tehran on January 8, 2020 | AFP 
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According to company estimates, the company has lost $9 billion owing to the 737 setbacks. On January 29, the company will disclose additional costs during its fourth-quarter earnings.

Boeing is facing a price surge owing to the halt in production of planes, whereby it is compensating airlines for lost planes and adding on to its supply chain.

Reuters reported that Boeing has been losing around $1 billion every month, with a negative free cash flow of $3 billion in the third quarter.

This year witnessed the lowest numbers of plane deliveries for the company in 11 years.

Recently, Boeing had discovered a software issue with the 737 system but said that it was harmless when in flight.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-issue-with-boeing-737-maxs-computer-software-discovered-sources-275070">New issue with Boeing 737 Max's computer software discovered</a>

(With inputs from Reuters)

Boeing Co is in talks with banks to facilitate a $10 billion loan or more as costs continue to rise, in the midst of two crashes involving the 737 Max jetliner, Reuters reported.

Boeing Co is in talks with banks to facilitate a $10 billion loan or more as costs continue to rise, in the midst of two crashes involving the 737 Max jetliner, Reuters reported. According to CNBC, Boeing has so far secured at least $6 billion from banks and is looking for more lenders. Also read: US regulator to fine Boeing $5.4 million for defective parts of 737 MAX planes However, it is still unknown how much Boeing is seeking in loans, and whether the company would consider selling new bonds. With no deadline for the 737 Max to return in flight, there is not much clarity. In this file photo taken on March 28, 2019, Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX aircraft are parked on the tarmac after being grounded, at the Southern California Logistics Airport in Victorville, California | AFP Reuters reported that Boeing has declined to comment. On Friday, the Federal Aviation Administration is not expected to approve 737's return until March, but could also take much longer. Boeing recently suggested that the production of the 737 Max would be put on hold in the state of Washington for now. A full-fledged halt on production would be enforced this month. "MAX production has now been temporarily suspended inside the 737 factory. The Renton site remains open as our teams focus their work on several quality initiatives," Boeing said, referring to its facility in Renton, Washington. As part of company policy, Boeing only gets paid after delivering the planes. This handout photograph taken and released on January 11, 2020, by The National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, shows people standing and analysing the fragments and remains of the Ukraine International Airlines plane Boeing 737-800 that crashed outside the Iranian capital Tehran on January 8, 2020 | AFP According to company estimates, the company has lost $9 billion owing to the 737 setbacks. On January 29, the company will disclose additional costs during its fourth-quarter earnings. Boeing is facing a price surge owing to the halt in production of planes, whereby it is compensating airlines for lost planes and adding on to its supply chain. Reuters reported that Boeing has been losing around $1 billion every month, with a negative free cash flow of $3 billion in the third quarter. This year witnessed the lowest numbers of plane deliveries for the company in 11 years. Recently, Boeing had discovered a software issue with the 737 system but said that it was harmless when in flight. Also read: New issue with Boeing 737 Max's computer software discovered (With inputs from Reuters)

Boeing seeks more than $10 billion in loans after 737 Max setback

Elon Musk's SpaceX is set to destroy one of its own rockets today in a bid to test an emergency abort system on an unmanned capsule. This test will the company's last milestone before carrying NASA astronauts from US soil.&nbsp;

As Reuters reported, two minutes after the rocket takes off from a launchpad in Florida, the ''Crew Dragon'' capsule will eject itself from the rocket mid-air, which would replicate an emergency abort scenario. In essence, this is SpaceX's proof of their ability to return astronauts back to earth in case of emergencies.&nbsp;

"I will tell you tomorrow will be an exciting day," Kathy Lueders, NASA's commercial crew programme manager, said on Friday.

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Image:&nbsp;The SpaceX Crew Dragon sits atop a Falcon 9 booster rocket on Pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center before a scheduled in-flight abort test at Cape Canaveral, Florida January 17, 2020 | AFP 
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SpaceX has been trying to fly humans for a long time. If all goes well, they may be able to fly humans to the International Space Station soon. According to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), this could happen as soon as mid-2020.&nbsp;

After human spaceflight programmes faced setbacks, the US decided to partner with private companies like SpaceX to accelerate the pace of development.&nbsp;

Following this, NASA awarded Boeing and SpaceX $4.2 billion and $2.5 billion in 2014 respectively. NASA expects them to make capsules capable of carrying humans. NASA's space shuttle programme ended in 2011, after which, if achieved, this will usher in the first take-off with humans since then. To access the space station, NASA now relies on Russia.

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<h6>Image: The SpaceX Crew Dragon sits atop a Falcon 9 booster rocket on Pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center before a scheduled in-flight abort test at Cape Canaveral, Florida January 17, 2020 | Reuters 
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The ''mock failure'' will involve considerable steps: The Falcon 9 rocket's boosters will shut down roughly 19 km above the ocean. This will trigger Crew Dragon's so-called SuperDraco thrusters to jet itself away at supersonic speeds of up to 2,400 kph.

As it nears water, the capsule would deploy three parachutes for a slow descent. In fact, two human-shaped test dummies laden in motion censors will be on-board. The data will then be used to understand the impact of G-force imposed during the abortion of the mission.

The test was originally scheduled for mid-2019 but faced delays&nbsp;after one of the capsules exploded in April before launch. After this, an investigation was launched and the organisation found an explosive reaction between a titanium valve and the capsule's rocket fuel.

SpaceX's Crew Mission Management director Benji Reed had said, "At some point, we expect that the Falcon will start to break up."

"Our Falcon 9 recovery forces will be standing by ready to go and recover as much of the Falcon as we can as safely as possible," Reed said.&nbsp;

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Image:&nbsp;Remote cameras line a field near Pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center where the SpaceX Crew Dragon sits atop a Falcon 9 booster rocket the evening before a scheduled in-flight abort test at Cape Canaveral, Florida January 17, 2020 | Reuters 
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Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/spacex-launches-third-batch-of-mini-satellites-into-orbit-272623">SpaceX launches third batch of mini-satellites into orbit</a>

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(With inputs from Reuters)

Elon Musk's SpaceX is set to destroy one of its own rockets today in a bid to test an emergency abort system on an unmanned capsule. This test will the company's last milestone before carrying NASA astronauts from US soil.

Elon Musk's SpaceX is set to destroy one of its own rockets today in a bid to test an emergency abort system on an unmanned capsule. This test will the company's last milestone before carrying NASA astronauts from US soil. As Reuters reported, two minutes after the rocket takes off from a launchpad in Florida, the ''Crew Dragon'' capsule will eject itself from the rocket mid-air, which would replicate an emergency abort scenario. In essence, this is SpaceX's proof of their ability to return astronauts back to earth in case of emergencies. "I will tell you tomorrow will be an exciting day," Kathy Lueders, NASA's commercial crew programme manager, said on Friday. Image: The SpaceX Crew Dragon sits atop a Falcon 9 booster rocket on Pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center before a scheduled in-flight abort test at Cape Canaveral, Florida January 17, 2020 | AFP SpaceX has been trying to fly humans for a long time. If all goes well, they may be able to fly humans to the International Space Station soon. According to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), this could happen as soon as mid-2020. After human spaceflight programmes faced setbacks, the US decided to partner with private companies like SpaceX to accelerate the pace of development. Following this, NASA awarded Boeing and SpaceX $4.2 billion and $2.5 billion in 2014 respectively. NASA expects them to make capsules capable of carrying humans. NASA's space shuttle programme ended in 2011, after which, if achieved, this will usher in the first take-off with humans since then. To access the space station, NASA now relies on Russia. Image: The SpaceX Crew Dragon sits atop a Falcon 9 booster rocket on Pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center before a scheduled in-flight abort test at Cape Canaveral, Florida January 17, 2020 | Reuters The ''mock failure'' will involve considerable steps: The Falcon 9 rocket's boosters will shut down roughly 19 km above the ocean. This will trigger Crew Dragon's so-called SuperDraco thrusters to jet itself away at supersonic speeds of up to 2,400 kph. As it nears water, the capsule would deploy three parachutes for a slow descent. In fact, two human-shaped test dummies laden in motion censors will be on-board. The data will then be used to understand the impact of G-force imposed during the abortion of the mission. The test was originally scheduled for mid-2019 but faced delays after one of the capsules exploded in April before launch. After this, an investigation was launched and the organisation found an explosive reaction between a titanium valve and the capsule's rocket fuel. SpaceX's Crew Mission Management director Benji Reed had said, "At some point, we expect that the Falcon will start to break up." "Our Falcon 9 recovery forces will be standing by ready to go and recover as much of the Falcon as we can as safely as possible," Reed said. Image: Remote cameras line a field near Pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center where the SpaceX Crew Dragon sits atop a Falcon 9 booster rocket the evening before a scheduled in-flight abort test at Cape Canaveral, Florida January 17, 2020 | Reuters Also read: SpaceX launches third batch of mini-satellites into orbit (With inputs from Reuters)

SpaceX to destroy rocket in 'mock-failure' before manned missions with NASA

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nasa-spacex-hope-for-manned-mission-to-international-space-station-in-early-2020-255078">SpaceX</a> today launched 60 mini-satellites into orbit, the third batch to do so, in the company's bid to build a constellation of spacecraft to facilitate the creation of a global internet system.

The satellites were launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida at 02.19 GMT. The separation from a Falcon 9 rocket was successful on the stretch between Australia and Antarctica.&nbsp;

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Image:&nbsp;This NASA photo obtained December 17, 2019 shows the SpaceX Dragon resupply ship as it approaches the International Space Station as both spacecraft orbited 257 miles above the Sahara on December 8, 2019. Courtesy: AFP

The launch was filmed by a camera on the rocket. The total number of satellites part of American company Starlink's network now stands at 180.&nbsp;

However, this figure could eventually shoot up to 42,000, which will result in more crowded skies.

According to the Satellite Industry Association, 21,000 satellites currently orbit the planet.

SpaceX was created by Elon Musk, the Chief Executive of Tesla. The company intends to control the internet market from space.

Other companies are also attempting to break into this new market, including OneWeb, a London-based start-up along with interest from US retailer Amazon, with ''Project Kuiper'' in the works.&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nasa-spacex-hope-for-manned-mission-to-international-space-station-in-early-2020-255078">NASA,&nbsp;SpaceX hope for manned mission to International Space Station in early 2020</a>

Earlier, Musk asserted his will to control three to five per cent of the global internet market. This will be valued at $30 billion a year, which is roughly ten times what SpaceX earns from space launches. According to the company, this money will be renavigated into rocket and spaceship development.

Musk had also shown interest in colonising Mars.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/spacexs-mars-rocket-prototype-rattles-nerves-of-nearby-residents-in-texas-flight-test-246144">SpaceX</a>, so far, has received authorisation to launch 12,000 satellites from the US, with plans to launch 30,000 more. 
 
(With inputs from AFP)

SpaceX today launched 60 mini-satellites into orbit, the third batch to do so, in the company's bid to build a constellation of spacecraft to facilitate the creation of a global internet system.

SpaceX today launched 60 mini-satellites into orbit, the third batch to do so, in the company's bid to build a constellation of spacecraft to facilitate the creation of a global internet system. The satellites were launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida at 02.19 GMT. The separation from a Falcon 9 rocket was successful on the stretch between Australia and Antarctica. Image: This NASA photo obtained December 17, 2019 shows the SpaceX Dragon resupply ship as it approaches the International Space Station as both spacecraft orbited 257 miles above the Sahara on December 8, 2019. Courtesy: AFP The launch was filmed by a camera on the rocket. The total number of satellites part of American company Starlink's network now stands at 180. However, this figure could eventually shoot up to 42,000, which will result in more crowded skies. According to the Satellite Industry Association, 21,000 satellites currently orbit the planet. SpaceX was created by Elon Musk, the Chief Executive of Tesla. The company intends to control the internet market from space. Other companies are also attempting to break into this new market, including OneWeb, a London-based start-up along with interest from US retailer Amazon, with ''Project Kuiper'' in the works. Also read: NASA, SpaceX hope for manned mission to International Space Station in early 2020 Earlier, Musk asserted his will to control three to five per cent of the global internet market. This will be valued at $30 billion a year, which is roughly ten times what SpaceX earns from space launches. According to the company, this money will be renavigated into rocket and spaceship development. Musk had also shown interest in colonising Mars. SpaceX, so far, has received authorisation to launch 12,000 satellites from the US, with plans to launch 30,000 more. (With inputs from AFP)

SpaceX launches third batch of mini-satellites into orbit

Airbus has become the world's largest planemaker for the first time since 2011 after delivering a forecast-beating 863 aircraft in 2019, seizing the crown from embattled US&nbsp;rival Boeing, airport and tracking sources said on Wednesday.

A reversal in the pecking order between the two giants had been expected as a crisis over Boeing's grounded 737 MAX drags into 2020. But the record European data further underscores the distance Boeing must travel to recoup its market position.

Airbus, which had been forced by its own industrial problems to cut its 2019 delivery goal by 2-3 per cent&nbsp;in October, deployed extra resources until hours before midnight to reach 863 aircraft for the year, compared with its revised target of 860 jets.

Deliveries rose 7.9 per cent&nbsp;from 800 aircraft in 2018.

Airbus declined to comment on the figures, which must be audited before they can be finalised and published.

Planemakers receive most of their revenues when aircraft are delivered - minus accumulated progress payments - so the end-year delivery performance is closely monitored by investors.

Airbus's tally, which included around 640 single-aisle aircraft, broke industry records after it diverted thousands of workers and cancelled holidays to complete a buffer stock of semi-finished aircraft waiting to have their cabins adjusted.

Airbus has been hit by delays in fitting the complex new layouts on A321neo jets assembled in Hamburg, Germany, resulting in dozens of these and other models being stored in hangars to await last-minute configurations and the arrival of more labour.

Such out-of-sequence work drives up costs and could have a modest impact on Airbus profit margins, but the impact will be largely blunted by the high volume of planes and already solid profitability for such single-aisle aircraft, analysts say.

Still, the problems in fitting complex cabins have curtailed Airbus's ability to take advantage of the market turmoil surrounding Boeing's 737 MAX - grounded since March following two fatal accidents.

Boeing delivered 345 mainly long-haul jets between January and November, less than half the number of 704 achieved in the same period of 2018 when the MAX was being delivered normally. For the whole of 2018, Boeing had delivered 806 aircraft.

Airbus production plants traditionally halt over Christmas and New Year. But the company's delivery centres and completion facilities were humming well into the afternoon of New Year's Eve to allow Asian and other airlines to fly away new jets.

Airbus has become the world's largest planemaker for the first time since 2011 after delivering a forecast-beating 863 aircraft in 2019, seizing the crown from embattled US rival Boeing, airport and tracking sources said on Wednesday.

Airbus has become the world's largest planemaker for the first time since 2011 after delivering a forecast-beating 863 aircraft in 2019, seizing the crown from embattled US rival Boeing, airport and tracking sources said on Wednesday. A reversal in the pecking order between the two giants had been expected as a crisis over Boeing's grounded 737 MAX drags into 2020. But the record European data further underscores the distance Boeing must travel to recoup its market position. Airbus, which had been forced by its own industrial problems to cut its 2019 delivery goal by 2-3 per cent in October, deployed extra resources until hours before midnight to reach 863 aircraft for the year, compared with its revised target of 860 jets. Deliveries rose 7.9 per cent from 800 aircraft in 2018. Airbus declined to comment on the figures, which must be audited before they can be finalised and published. Planemakers receive most of their revenues when aircraft are delivered - minus accumulated progress payments - so the end-year delivery performance is closely monitored by investors. Airbus's tally, which included around 640 single-aisle aircraft, broke industry records after it diverted thousands of workers and cancelled holidays to complete a buffer stock of semi-finished aircraft waiting to have their cabins adjusted. Airbus has been hit by delays in fitting the complex new layouts on A321neo jets assembled in Hamburg, Germany, resulting in dozens of these and other models being stored in hangars to await last-minute configurations and the arrival of more labour. Such out-of-sequence work drives up costs and could have a modest impact on Airbus profit margins, but the impact will be largely blunted by the high volume of planes and already solid profitability for such single-aisle aircraft, analysts say. Still, the problems in fitting complex cabins have curtailed Airbus's ability to take advantage of the market turmoil surrounding Boeing's 737 MAX - grounded since March following two fatal accidents. Boeing delivered 345 mainly long-haul jets between January and November, less than half the number of 704 achieved in the same period of 2018 when the MAX was being delivered normally. For the whole of 2018, Boeing had delivered 806 aircraft. Airbus production plants traditionally halt over Christmas and New Year. But the company's delivery centres and completion facilities were humming well into the afternoon of New Year's Eve to allow Asian and other airlines to fly away new jets.

Airbus beats goal with 863 jet deliveries in 2019, ousts Boeing from top spot

A fifth-generation ''Su-57'' <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-releases-japan-fishing-boats-held-near-disputed-islands-269911">stealth fighter jet</a> crashed in Eastern Russia. According to the news agency TASS, the jet crashed in the Khabarovsk region after experiencing a flight control system failure.&nbsp;

Based on the information provided by Russia's United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), the jet crashed during a test flight, after the pilot had safely ejected from the aircraft.

Russia is set to receive its first serial-produced Sukhoi Su-57 jet before this year ends.

Additionally, as per the Russian Defence Ministry, the aircraft developer Sukhoi is going to deliver 76 fifth-generation Su-57s to the Russian Aerospace Forces by 2028.

Sources say that the 5th generation 57s are designed to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thousands-flee-dozens-reported-killed-as-turkey-pushes-syria-assault-255067">decimate</a> air, ground, and surface targets.

(With inputs from agencies)

A fifth-generation ''Su-57'' stealth fighter jet crashed in Eastern Russia. According to the news agency TASS, the jet crashed in the Khabarovsk region after experiencing a flight control system failure.

A fifth-generation ''Su-57'' stealth fighter jet crashed in Eastern Russia. According to the news agency TASS, the jet crashed in the Khabarovsk region after experiencing a flight control system failure. Based on the information provided by Russia's United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), the jet crashed during a test flight, after the pilot had safely ejected from the aircraft. Russia is set to receive its first serial-produced Sukhoi Su-57 jet before this year ends. Additionally, as per the Russian Defence Ministry, the aircraft developer Sukhoi is going to deliver 76 fifth-generation Su-57s to the Russian Aerospace Forces by 2028. Sources say that the 5th generation 57s are designed to decimate air, ground, and surface targets. (With inputs from agencies)

Russia's new Su-57 jet crashes during test

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