This document outlines a research paper on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the aviation industry. The introduction states that air travel used to be easy but the pandemic has disrupted it. Airlines are unlikely to break even financially in the first half of 2021 due to an estimated $370 billion loss in passenger revenue. Countries have imposed strict lockdowns and travel restrictions. The body discusses the varying entry requirements around the world, how government aid is keeping some airlines operating, and how revenue losses correlate with international dependence. The conclusion will summarize key points from the paper. References are provided from industry groups, journals, and news sources analyzing the pandemic's economic impact on the aviation sector.

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Module 3 Research Paper Outline
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Assignment- Module 3 Research Paper Outline
Matthew Ray
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Microeconomics 210
Professor Dr. Lyndon Burnham
January 28th, 2021
COVID-19 Effecting the Aviation Industry
I. Introduction
Thesis: Flying to your favorite vacation destination has
always been a breeze, until the Covid-19 pandemic.
· As an industry, U.S airlines are unlikely to achieve cash
break-even during the first half of 2021.

2. · An estimated 370-billion-dollar loss of group passenger
operating revenues of airlines.
· Countries are on complete lockdown and restricting travel in
and out.
II. Body
· Entry requirements are all over the world, ranging from proof
of a negative COVID test to mandatory self-isolation and even
electronic trackers.
· Government aid has been keeping some airlines alive during
the pandemic. Without big airline companies the economy is
going to be extremely affected.
· A country’s willingness to support airlines and its magnitude
corelate with revenue loss and dependence on international
market.
· An estimated 370-billion-dollar loss of group passenger
operating revenues of airlines.
III. Conclusion
I will place a summary of the overall paper with some key
points here.
References
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jairtraman.2020.101931
ICAO. (2021, January 27). Economic Impacts of COVID-19 on
Civil Aviation   // . Economic Impacts of COVID-19 on
Civil Aviation.
https://www.icao.int/sustainability/Pages/Economic-Impacts-of-
COVID-19.aspx.
Mazareanu, E. (2020, October 20). Topic: Coronavirus: impact

3. on the aviation industry worldwide. Statista.
https://www.statista.com/topics/6178/coronavirus-impact-on-
the-aviation-industry-worldwide/.
Peterson, B., & Dunn, D. (2020, October 20). Is It Safe to
Travel Again? Your Coronavirus Questions Answered. The Wall
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