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Eurocontrol: Latest traffic situation as of yesterday Sunday 29 March 2020 (compared with equivalent day in 2019)
Eurocontrol have been updating the traffic situation on a daily basis during the COVID-19 crisis.They have released the following statistics today. 1. Summary points on the network situation: NM Network flights: 3,352 representing -88.0% (24,470 fewer flights) Traffic for nearly all states is now down -90% (or even less) compared to last year. For thelargest European aviation markets, on 29 March, traffic was down as follows: Turkey -94%,Spain -93%, France -93%, Italy -93%, UK -87%, Germany -87%, and Netherlands -85%.2.
New Zealand air traffic controllers volunteer to defer pay increase
Airways New Zealand has accepted an offer from its air traffic controllers to defer a planned pay increase in response to the COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on the aviation sector. New Zealand’s 371 air traffic controllers were due to receive a 2.8% pay increase on April 1. However this will not go ahead following an offer from the Air Traffic Control Council of the New Zealand Airline Pilots Association (NZALPA), on behalf of its members, to defer the pay increase for up to a year.
ENAIRE, internationally recognised with the Sustainability Award at the 2020 Maverick Awards
ENAIRE, in collaboration with CRIDA, its innovation centre, was presented the International Sustainability Award at the 2020 Maverick Awards for an application that can be used to constantly monitor the direct routing authorised by controllers on air routes.This recognition, announced in a press release from ATCA (Air Traffic Control Association) and CANSO (Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation), is part of the World ATM Congress, which was cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
European Airlines Revenue Losses Mount – Urgent Government Support Required
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) strengthened its call for urgent action from European governments to provide financial relief to airlines. The latest IATA scenario for potential revenue loss by European carriers is US$76 bn and passenger demand (measured in Revenue Passenger Kilometers) is projected to be 46% below 2019 levels. A decline of this magnitude puts at risk about 5.6 million jobs and $378bn in GDP supported by air transport. Some of the impacts at national level include: United Kingdom 113.5mn fewer passengers resulting in a $21.
Air Cargo Bottlenecks Could Put Lives at Risk- Urgent Government Action Required
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and its members renewed their call to governments to take urgent measures to ensure that vital air cargo supply lines remain open, efficient and effective. “Air cargo is a vital partner in the global fight against COVID-19. But we are still seeing examples of cargo flights filled with life-saving medical supplies and equipment grounded due to cumbersome and bureaucratic processes to secure slots and operating permits. These delays are endangering lives.
IATA Thanks Governments for Support but More Need to Step Up
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the support of those governments around the world that have provided financial relief to airlines and urged other governments to follow suit before more damage is done. “Airlines are fighting for survival in every corner of the world. Travel restrictions and evaporating demand mean that, aside from cargo, there is almost no passenger business. For airlines, it’s apocalypse now.
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