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Over 500,000 Indians returned under Vande Bharat Mission, highest to Kerala
Mission brings them home from 137 countries in less than two months, 94,085 return to Kerala alone
 "Over 500,000 Indians returned under Vande Bharat Mission, highest to Kerala")
US: CDC chief raise concerns about flights operating with full capacity
The US government's top experts in infectious diseases have criticised American Airlines' decision to pack flights full while the coronavirus outbreak continues to grow across much of the US.
 "US: CDC chief raise concerns about flights operating with full capacity")
US equity giant Bain Capital to buy bankrupt Virgin Australia airlines
Virgin went into voluntary administration in April setting off the eight-week sale process
 "US equity giant Bain Capital to buy bankrupt Virgin Australia airlines")
Airbus extends furloughs in UK, Spain to tackle coronavirus fallout
In the United Kingdom, the period of furlough for about 2,200 Airbus workers will start on July 20 and end on August 9
 "Airbus extends furloughs in UK, Spain to tackle coronavirus fallout")
No dividend for FY20: Thomas Cook's Rs 300-crore cash saving plan
Thomas Cook says it has comfortable liquidity position and is focusing on cash conservation and cost optimisation across all aspects of business in view of uncertain demand scenario
 "No dividend for FY20: Thomas Cook's Rs 300-crore cash saving plan")
Empty skies, emptier flights: Flying on coronavirus-clipped wings
Domestic air passenger traffic declined 43.39 year-on-year during the January-May period
 "Empty skies, emptier flights: Flying on coronavirus-clipped wings")
US airlines threaten to ban passengers who refuse to wear face masks
Major US airlines may prevent anyone not wearing a mask from boarding and provide the coverings to passengers who have none
Worst year for aviation, global airlines to lose $84 bn in 2020: IATA
A sharp fall in demand and revenue has forced airlines to slash costs and governments are stepping in to infuse funds and keep airlines afloat
Global airlines hope for a pickup in tourist traffic in post-lockdown era
American Airlines and United Airlines each announced more flights to key US business and leisure destinations where national parks and outdoor recreational spaces are reopening after months of lockdow
China protests America's coronavirus restrictions on its airlines
The US government late on Friday accused the Chinese government of making it impossible for US airlines to resume service to China
 "China protests America's coronavirus restrictions on its airlines")
From airlines to automobiles, businesses see washout in April amid lockdown
According to the Indian Cellular and Electronics Association of India, the loss in revenues for mobile device manufacturers during the lockdown has been Rs 20,000 crore
 "From airlines to automobiles, businesses see washout in April amid lockdown")
With new, stricter norms, how Covid-19 will forever change the way we fly
A seismic shift is underway as the world's airlines reassess their operations and how they will look emerging from the crisis
With new, stricter norms, how Covid-19 will forever change the way we fly
A seismic shift is underway as the world's airlines reassess their operations and how they will look emerging from the crisis
 "With new, stricter norms, how Covid-19 will forever change the way we fly")
Reviewing govt order on refund for tickets booked during lockdown: Vistara
Vistara said it will comply once the government clarifies some of the aspects of the order
 "Reviewing govt order on refund for tickets booked during lockdown: Vistara")
How will new lockdown guidelines impact different sectors of the economy?
The services such as aviation, hotels, malls, etc. would have to wait for a much longer time
 "How will new lockdown guidelines impact different sectors of the economy?")
Covid-19 impact: Air India suspends contract of around 200 employees
The national carrier has already cut the allowances of all employees, except cabin crew, by 10 per cent for the next three months
 "Covid-19 impact: Air India suspends contract of around 200 employees")
Covid-19: 42 Surat residents untraceable after they return from abroad
Of these 42 'missing' persons, 16 are from Palsana area, nine from Bardoli, six each from Choryasi and Olpad localities
 "Covid-19: 42 Surat residents untraceable after they return from abroad")
GoAir appoints aviation sector veteran Sanjiv Kapoor as its advisor
Kapur has also been associated in the past with SpiceJet, where he handled the position of Chief Operating Officer
 "GoAir appoints aviation sector veteran Sanjiv Kapoor as its advisor")
UN aviation body agrees to curb carbon credits decried by climate activists
Developing countries had hoped a global push by airlines to offset emissions would mop up a glut of carbon credits awarded under earlier climate initiatives
 "UN aviation body agrees to curb carbon credits decried by climate activists")
Business as usual for civil aviation, taking coronavirus head-on: Minister
Says industry and govt are acting against Coronavirus challenge so as to "emerge stronger once the problem is behind us, instead of acting in panic"
 "Business as usual for civil aviation, taking coronavirus head-on: Minister")