Bloomberg The coronavirus has blown Brexit out of the headlines, and for pound traders that may be a silver lining. Sterling will strengthen to 80 pence per euro — a level not reached since the 2016 vote to leave the European Union — and possibly beyond, according to Standard Bank. The pandemic means that the deadline for a trade deal …

Bloomberg Boeing Co lost orders for 150 of its beleaguered 737 Max aircraft last month as travel bookings plunged because of the Covid-19 pandemic, squeezing airlines and aircraft lessors. Half the cancellations were previously announced by Avolon Holdings Ltd, the world’s No. 3 jet lessor. In addition, Brazil’s Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes SA trimmed 34 planes from an earlier deal. …

Bloomberg Delta Air Lines Inc has agreed to sell and lease back aircraft in a deal valued at $1 billion, according to people with knowledge of the matter, as the company steps up efforts to raise cash while talks about US government aid drag on. The carrier will reap $750 million in proceeds from BBAM Aircraft Leasing & Management and …