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Airbus jobs on wire as underlying output falls 40% -sources
The newly introduced barometer adjusts for the different amounts of labour needed to make each type of plane
UK looking at air bridges; criticises airlines for cutting staff
The government plans to introduce a 14-day quarantine period for almost everyone entering the country from June 8
Germany plans to allow Europe travel from June 15 - govt sources
Germany would issue country-specific guidelines on the coronavirus situation in the European countries concerned
Asian hotel, tourism operators optimistic about Middle East market
Region remains 'resilient' despite coronavirus lockdowns
Egypt's cabinet discusses resumption of international flights, tourism
Domestic flights remain in operation, and maintain their high efficiency
Egyptian minister says airlines may not be required to leave empty seats between passengers
The Egyptian minister is expecting flights to resume within the coming weeks
VFS reopens Turkey visa centres in Abu Dhabi, Dubai
Customers to schedule an appointment prior to visiting the Visa Application Centre
Saudi nationals confident to travel again
The survey amongst Saudi nationals was conducted online from May 14 - May 20
Philippines' Cebu Pacific to operate special flights until June 7
All International flights—including the Dubai-Manila route—remain suspended until June 30
PIA’s special flights take 530 Pakistanis and 16 bodies back from Saudi Arabia
The Government of Pakistan has started a series of special flights to repatriate Pakistanis stranded in various countries
Insights
Aircraft makers go digital to fight coronavirus delivery logjam
Ishka aviation consultancy said May airplane deliveries could be worse than depressed levels seen in April
Latin America grabs world spotlight for airline bankruptcies
LATAM alone accounts for 40% of passengers traveling within Latin America
LATAM becomes largest airline driven to bankruptcy by coronavirus
Latin American governments, many under severe budget constraints themselves, have proven reluctant to bail out their key airlines