Apr 29, 2020

Airbus loses altitude

Airbus profits plunged between January and March. Thomas Lohnes/Getty Images

The boss of Airbus says COVID-19 is the "gravest crisis" to ever hit the aviation industry, as its profits fall sharply. The global flower industry is wilting due to falling demand as producers are having to destroy blooms.

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COVID-19

COVID-19 wilts global flower trade, even as spring weather blossoms

by Victoria Craig

Apr 29, 2020

Many growers are now throwing away up to 80% of their production

A field of tulips spells out the message "Stay Strong" in the Netherlands.

Wilbert Bijzitter/AFP via Getty Images

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