Longer-term Impact of COVID-19 Crisis On Regional Aviation
The coronavirus pandemic will leave its mark on the aviation industry forever. The crisis’ impact on the aviation industry is unprecedented and it has happened very suddenly. Airlines have had…
Australian Government Underwriting Regional Air Services
Australia’s Federal Government has released two more aid packages for Australia’s regional airlines in addition to the A$715 million (US$438 million) package announced earlier. A statement from the ministry of…
Australian Regional Operators Call For Funding Aid
Australian regional airlines argue the government’s A$715 million (US$438 million) aviation industry support package is misdirected and will fail to prevent the collapse of several regional airlines. FlyPelican CEO Marty…
Regional Operators Race to Preserve Businesses Amidst Pandemic
Regional operators are struggling to survive financially, as cash dries up amidst the coronavirus crisis. These airlines are finding it particularly difficult to survive the financial fall-out from the coronavirus…
Regional Aircraft Makers Pause Production
Regional aircraft manufacturers are pausing assembly lines worldwide, citing the need to contain the virus spread on their premises as well as in response to the sudden downturn in the…
Analysis: Will regional airlines be more affected by the current crisis than mainline carriers?
There is strong evidence to suggest that regional airlines will be more greatly affected by the crisis than mainline carriers, because these smaller airlines have a smaller balance sheet than…