Given such estimates, and to help the aviation sector move forward, some Asian governments are offering stimulus packages. Malaysia is expected to announce its stimulus next Thursday.
Globally, the airline industry is being hit hard by the outbreak of the coronavirus (Covid-19).
Hundreds of flights have been cancelled by global carriers.
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