Mike Buckley Katy Lee he world has changed immeasurably since our last edition. I dont think anyone could have predicted COVID-19s effect upon everyday life and, of course, on the aviation industry as a whole. Many airlines around the world are now struggling with the impact, with countless pilots, cabin crew, engineers and ground staff facing the loss of their livelihoods, and thousands of others on furlough. Its difficult for any of us to predict what aviation will look like on the other side of the crisis, but a glimmer of hope is that ICAO predicts May will have been the start of the recovery; things can, indeed, only get better. We couldnt ignore the current climate, of course, and you can find two first-hand accounts of repatriation flights. On a happier front, we take a fascinating look at the feasibility and future of electric flight, and Karen Speight takes a walk in the woods, which will undoubtedly make us all yearn for our next summer holiday! She also peeks into the future, looking at how some of our social norms may change as a result of coronavirus. Meanwhile, Professor Simon Bennett examines the risks of single-crew airliners in the future and just what is driving this trend. On a practical note, this is the first time that The Log is not being posted out to all members; we have taken this difficult decision to minimise costs for your Association. We hope that youll continue to enjoy The Log digitally and you can unsubscribe from future print editions at thelog.balpa.org but we intend to be back on paper by the autumn edition, although it may Christmas before we are. Finally, stay safe! LI F T- O F F Duty editors welcome