British Airways agrees to require negative coronavirus tests before New York flights

NY Gov. Cuomo says he’s asked Delta, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic to ensure travelers test negative for coronavirus before flying from the U.K. to the U.S. More than two-dozen countries have restricted travel from the U.K. because of a highly contagious strain of the virus there. (www.cnbc.com) More...

Airlines' Woes Rise as CDC Warns Against Thanksgiving Travel

Given the rapidly increasing COVID-19 cases in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has warned people to avoid Thanksgiving travel. In an already suppressed demand scenario, this only adds to the worries of U.S. airlines. Dr. Henry Walke, CDC’s COVID-19 incident manager, stated that the “strong recommendation” is because the virus might spread at the country’s “transportation hubs” due to lack of physical distancing. (www.nasdaq.com) More...

First ‘mass air shipment’ of Pfizer’s Covid vaccine arrives as airlines prepare for more

United Airlines carried Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine from Brussels to Chicago O’Hare International Airport, according to people familiar with the matter. The United flight, first reported by the Wall Street Journal, required special approval from federal regulators to carry more dry ice than is normally allowed. Vaccines are stored at below-freezing temperatures. “Several vaccines need continued cold temperatures during transport, which, in some circumstances, require dry ice, a hazardous… (www.cnbc.com) More...

FAA temporarily banned drones with video cameras showing Del Rio, Texas bridge

Thousands of migrants waiting under Texas bridge to be processed. The FAA implemented, then lifted, a two week TFR (Temporary Flight Restrictions) over the international bridge in Del Rio, TX. News drones showed images of the thousands of migrants waiting to be processed at the USA border. By Friday afternoon, the FAA announced that news organizations could operate drone cameras in the area for the rest of the month. (www.foxnews.com) More...

Boeing's new CEO orders rethink on New mid-market jetliner project

LONDON/CHICAGO (Reuters) - Boeing Co's <BA.N> new chief executive has sent the aerospace giant back to the drawing board on proposals for a new mid-market aircraft, effectively shelving in their current form plans worth $15 billion-$20 billion (www.yahoo.com) More...

Pilots' union sues American Airlines to stop flights to China amid coronavirus outbreak

APA President Capt. Eric Ferguson is asking his union members to not accept flight assignments to China and is asking those already in the country to leave as soon as possible. (www.wfaa.com) More...

NASA’s moon rocket moved to launch pad for 1st test flight

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA’s new moon rocket arrived at the launch pad Wednesday ahead of its debut flight in less than two weeks. The 322-foot (98-meter) rocket emerged from its mammoth hanger Tuesday night, drawing crowds of Kennedy Space Center workers, many of whom were not yet born when NASA sent astronauts to the moon a half-century ago. It took nearly 10 hours for the rocket to make the four-mile trip to the pad, pulling up at sunrise. NASA is aiming for an Aug. 29 liftoff for the… (apnews.com) More...

Reversed, glass partitioned middle seat - is this what air travel could look like post-coronavirus

Aviointeriors released a rendering of its “Janus” airliner seat, which uses a glass partition and a reversed middle seat to mitigate the risk of spreading the coronavirus. (www.marketwatch.com) More...

Boeing to move headquarters from Chicago to Virginia

- Boeing said on Thursday May 5 it will move its headquarters from Chicago to Arlington, Virginia, as the crisis-plagued U.S. planemaker works to repair relationships with customers, federal regulators and lawmakers. - The move to Arlington — across the Potomac River from the U.S. capital — will also include plans by Boeing to develop a research and technology hub in the area. - Boeing said it will maintain a significant presence at its Chicago location and surrounding region. (www.cnbc.com) More...

Boeing cuts forecast for new aircraft demand, expects pandemic to hurt sales for more than a decade

The manufacturer expects more than half of aircraft deliveries will be for fleet replacement, not growth. (www.cnbc.com) More...