The world has changed immeasurably since our last edition. I don't think anyone could have predicted COVID-19's effect upon everyday life and, of course, on the aviation industry as a whole. Many airlines around the world are now struggling with the impact, with countless pilots, cabin crew, engineers and ground staff facing the loss of their livelihoods, and thousands of others on furlough. It's difficult for any of us to predict what aviation will look like on the other side of the crisis, but a glimmer of hope is that ICAO predicts May will have been the start of the recovery; things can, indeed, only get better. We couldn't ignore the current climate, of course, and you can find two first-hand accounts of repatriation flights, starting on page 10. On a happier front, we take a fascinating look at the feasibility and future of electric flight, and Karen Speight takes a 'walk in the woods', which will undoubtedly make us all yearn for our next summer holiday! She also peeks into the future, looking at how some of our social norms may change as a result of coronavirus. Meanwhile, Professor Simon Bennett examines the risks of single-crew airliners in the future - and just what is driving this trend.
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