The coronavirus pandemic has sent the aviation industry into a wicked tailwind spin and now more than a third of American Airlines pilots and flight attendants will take voluntary leave or retire in April or May.

Lufthansa Group will cut its fleet by more than 40 aircraft after warning that it will take several years for air travel demand to return to pre-COVID-19 crisis levels.

American Airlines will soon begin the temporary suspension of more flights going to and from New York City amid the coronavirus pandemic.

LATAM Airlines Group has announced a 95 per cent reduction in operations during April. The move comes in light of border closures and lower demand over coronavirus.

Analysis by ForwardKeys, the travel analytics company, reveals that COVID19 has brought the aviation industry to its knees. 

Southwest Airlines said it would apply for federal aid, becoming the second U.S. carrier to confirm it will seek assistance as the new coronavirus batters travel demand.