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MANUFACTURER

AIRBUS CUTS PRODUCTION

fter a solid commercial and indus-
Atrial performance at the begin-
ning of the year, Airbus is now revising its
production rates downwards to adapt to

the new Corona virus market environment.
In Q1 2020, Airbus booked 290 net commer-

cial aircraft orders and delivered 122 aircraft.

A further 60 aircraft were produced during
the quarter, highlighting the solid industrial

performance; however they remain undeliv-
ered due to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic.
36 aircraft were delivered in March

across the different aircraft families, down

from 55 in February 2020. This reflects
customer requests to defer deliveries, as social partners to define the most appropri- adapting our production to their new situa-

well as other factors related to the ongoing ate social measures to adapt to this new and tion and working on operational and finan-

COVID-19 pandemic. evolving situation. Airbus is also addressing cial mitigation measures to face reality.”

The new average production rates going a short-term cash containment plan as well In its effort to support the fight against

forward have been set as follows: as its longer-term cost structure. the COVID-19, Airbus has carried out
• A320 to rate 40 per month “The impact of this pandemic is unprece- extensive work in co-ordination with social

• A330 to rate 2 per month dented. At Airbus, protecting our people and partners to ensure the health and safety of

• A350 to rate 6 per month supporting the fight against the virus are our its employees.

This represents a reduction of the pre-co- chief priorities at this time. We are in con- This has been achieved by implement-
rona virus average rates of roughly one stant dialogue with our customers and supply ing new stringent work standards and
third. With these new rates, Airbus pre- chain partners as we are all going through processes. Airbus is contributing to the

serves its ability to meet customer demand these difficult times together”, said Airbus development, sourcing and ferrying of

while protecting its ability to further adapt chief executive officer Guillaume Faury. medical equipment, including facemasks
as the global market evolves. “Our airline customers are heavily impact- and ventilators, in support of medical

Airbus is working in coordination with its ed by the COVID-19 crisis. We are actively health services. Q
AIRLINES
EMIRATES ANNOUNCES
LIMITED PASSENGER FLIGHTS

International airport Terminal 3. Cus- these flights. Carry-on items allowed in

tomers will be required to follow all the cabin will be limited to laptop, hand-
mirates is planning to operate pas- health and safety measures required by bag, briefcase or baby items. All other

Esenger services to Jakarta, Manila, the UAE authorities and the country of items have to be checked in, and Emirates

Taipei, Chicago, Tunis, Algiers and Kabul destination. will add the cabin baggage allowance to

in addition to the already commenced During this time, there will be no on- customers’ check-in baggage allowance.

operation to London and Frankfurt. line check in and seat selection available Passengers are required to apply

These services will facilitate residents and services such as chauffeur drive and social distancing guidelines during their
and visitors wishing to return home. lounge will not be available in any of the journey and wear their own masks when

Passengers will be able to book di- destinations. at the airport and on board the aircraft.

rectly on emirates.com or via their travel Emirates will also offer amended Travellers should arrive at Dubai Inter-

agent. Only citizens of the destination services on these flights. Magazines and national airport Terminal 3 for check-in,
country and those who meet the entry other print reading material will not be three hours before departure. Emirates’
requirements will be allowed to board. available, and while food and beverages check-in counters will only process

Passengers will be required to comply will continue to be offered on board, passengers holding confirmed bookings

with each country’s requirement. packaging and presentation will be to the above destinations.

With the increase of services and modified to reduce contact during meal All Emirates aircraft will go through

flights out of Dubai, Emirates have service and the risk of infection. enhanced cleaning and disinfection pro-

recommenced its operation at Dubai Cabin baggage will not be accepted on cesses in Dubai, after each journey. Q
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