Airlines reel from coronavirus impact, plus latest on Boeing 737 Max

Join executive editor Graham Dunn and managing editor Lewis Harper as they discuss the impact of the coronavirus, which has been described by IATA as a “crisis” for the airline industry.

Graham and Lewis consider markets across the world, including Italy’s, which has joined those in Asia and elsewhere in feeling a strong impact from the outbreak.

They also look at IATA’s latest estimates for the virus’s economic impact

They then consider the recent collapses of Air Italy and Flybe – including the environmental dimension to any government intervention to rescue operators.

Finally, Graham is joined by FlightGlobal’s Americas bureau chief Jon Hemmerdinger to discuss the latest on the Boeing 737 Max programme.

Read more on the stories discussed:

IATA flags up to $113 billion revenue hit from coronavirus ‘crisis’

https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/iata-flags-up-to-113-billion-revenue-hit-from-coronavirus-crisis/137101.article

Cathay flags ‘substantial loss’ for first half of 2020

https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/cathay-flags-substantial-loss-for-first-half-of-2020/137182.article

Why strong Ryanair and Wizz February traffic offers few clues to coronavirus impact

https://www.flightglobal.com/strategy/why-strong-ryanair-and-wizz-february-traffic-offers-few-clues-to-coronavirus-impact/137055.article

Which airlines are most exposed to mainland China amid the coronavirus?

https://www.flightglobal.com/strategy/which-airlines-are-most-exposed-to-mainland-china-amid-the-coronavirus/136473.article

Spirited Flybe fails to conjure another great escape

https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/spirited-flybe-fails-to-conjure-another-great-escape/137105.article

Coronavirus downturn raises questions about demand for new passenger jets

https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/coronavirus-downturn-raises-questions-about-demand-for-new-passenger-jets/137130.article

Boeing’s new leaders may have what it takes to lead turnaround: analysts

https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/boeings-new-leaders-may-have-what-it-takes-to-lead-turnaround-analysts/137042.article

Congress slams Boeing and FAA for alleged 737 Max failures

https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/congress-slams-boeing-and-faa-for-alleged-737-max-failures/137131.article