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 Eurowings prepares for its post-lockdown future. German low-cost carrier Eurowings has outlined how it will ramp-up its operations over the coming months. The airline owned by the Lufthansa Group is currently only flying about 20 of its aircraft. This number is set to rapidly grow as Germany is expected to end its lockdown and reduce travel restrictions thanks to falling numbers of Covid-19 infections. Coming out of what was likely the toughest part of the global pandemic, Eurowings let go of 25% of its total employees, and even 30% of management positions. Two office locations were dropped. Right now, the company has almost 3000 employees. In a press conference on Wednesday noon, Eurowings CEO Jens Bischof made optimistic remarks about the airline’s return to ‘the new normal’. He says progress in vaccinating and testing is crucial for the reversal of travel restrictions and the return of travellers. Although the airline will not introduce a vaccination requirement for its staff or pa

  *A very SAD day for a 100 years old AVIATION INDUSTRY Worldwide!!* *EMIRATES AIRWAYS* grounds 38 A380s and cancels all orders for the Boeing 777x (150 aircraft, the largest order for this type). They "invite" all employees over 56 to retire *ETIHAD AIRWAYS* cancels 18 orders for A350, grounds 10 A380 and 10 Boeing 787. Lays off 720 staff! *LUFTHANSA AIRLINES* plans to ground 72 aircraft! (in 2 instalments). *THAI AIRWAYS* files for bankruptcy. *SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS* files for Bankruptcy! *FINN AIR* returns 12 planes and lays off 2,400 people! *FIJI AIRWAYS* lays off more than 7OO employees, including pilots. *VIRGIN AIRWAYS* fires more than 3,000 people including 600 Pilots! *VIRGIN AUSTRALIA* files for Bankruptcy! *SAS* returns 14 planes and fires 520 pilots. The SCANDINAVIAN states are studying a plan to liquidate NORWEGIAN AIRLINES and SAS to rebuild a new company from their ashes. *NORWEGIAN AIRLINES* completely stops its long-haul activity!!! The 787s a

  The New Year often brings a new beginning and a fresh start to mind, even in the most established of industries. This time last year, we simply couldn’t have predicted what 2020 would bring. The year started off as one of the strongest in the commercial aviation industry, and within months, went into a tailspin. But as we start 2021 , we look at a new beginning, and it brings with it hope, according to Joel Otto, a 35-year commercial aviation veteran, who sees opportunity on the horizon. “COVID created a complete disruption and reset of this industry, but also of all of our lives,” Otto, Business Development and Strategy Executive for Collins, explained in a recent interview. “The disruption caused us all to reexamine and refocus on what matters most. My heart goes out to all of those people impacted and I hope we can look towards a stronger future in 2021 .” Otto’s underlying message of hope is one that impacts each stage of recovery for the industry. “To me, 2021 will be a year