Bloomberg China’s industrialised southern provinces are racing to restock coal in case demand recovers later this month or supplies are disrupted by the heavy rains sweeping the region. The economic powerhouse of Guangdong has asked its utilities to add another 5% to inventories this month, according to local media, while neighbouring Guizhou has set aside more money for coal …

Bloomberg Colombia’s Avianca Group International Ltd and Brazil’s Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes SA will unite under a common ownership structure, creating what they say will be one of the largest airline groups in Latin America. The airlines’ principal shareholders agreed to form Abra Group Ltd, a closely held company incorporated in the UK, the carriers said. While the airlines will …

Bloomberg The European Union is relaxing its guidance for mask wearing on flights starting next week even as many airlines have already abandoned those rules with Covid-19 concerns easing. Wearing face masks at airports and inflight should be aligned with national measures, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency said in a protocol. If either the departure or destination states require …