FAA to award COVID-19 CARES Act financial support to U.S. airports
Airports across the U.S. will be awarded approximately $10 billion in COVID-19 financial support under the Trump Administration's CARES Act Airport Program.
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Airports across the U.S. will be awarded approximately $10 billion in COVID-19 financial support under the Trump Administration's CARES Act Airport Program.
AOA has called on the UK government to better support the country's aviation industry as countries across the globe implement significant supportive measures.
Almost 40 Members of Parliament have written to the Chancellor calling for more support for the UK aviation industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.
ACI data outlines that airports employ over 6.1 million people globally, and so have urged for financial measures to be implemented to protect airport jobs amidst the COVID-19 crisis.
ACI Asia-Pacific has urged governments to implement relief measures in order to protect airport jobs and aviation connectivity as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak,
IATA has thanked governments who have been supportive of the industry during the COVID-19 pandemic but have asked that further worldwide governments follow suit.
The AOA has said the UK government only allowing the industry financial help during the COVID-19 crisis on a case-by-case basis is "not feasible to provide the support necessary in the coming days".
The CAC urges the federal government to ensure the continued financial viability of Canada’s airports by providing short-term relief to address immediate cash flow challenges.
In order to support the aviation industry and the airport community, Airport Authority Hong Kong has introduced a HK$1 billion COVID-19 relief package.
ICAO, IMO and UNWTO have called for urgent actions to be made in order to support the aviation and tourism sectors during the COVID-19 crisis.
The European Business Aviation Association has called on the European Commission to consider all COVID-19 relief measures to ensure business continuity.
The letter, titled COVID-19: Aviation Relief Programme, calls on EU transport ministers and the European Commission to adopt supportive measures.
ACI World estimates a loss of revenues of at least $4.3 billion following the COVID-19 outbreak, with the Asia-Pacific region and Europe suffering most.
By temporarily suspending airport slot regulations, the European Commission hopes to alleviate the pressure on airports and airlines amidst the COVID-19 crisis.
$5.9 million in government funding will enable the expansion and modernisation of the current Taupō Airport terminal, as well as additional improvements.