Aviation Daily Roundup: Dec. 02

FAA Mandates Precautions Linked To 787 Autopilot Issue

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The FAA, stepping up a pair of earlier advisories, will require Boeing 787 pilots to monitor flight path data during localizer-based approaches to ensure aircraft remain on the proper heading—while Boeing works to fix a problem with autopilot flight director system software causing aircraft to deviate instead of following the prescribed approach course. 

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Daily Memo: Asia-Pacific Airlines Particularly Hard-Hit By COVID-19, Industry Groups Say

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While Asia-Pacific airlines are in many regards suffering more severely than those in other regions, key industry officials still see some promising signs for international travel in this part of the world.

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ANA Joins Japanese Team Studying Producing SAF From CO2

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Several Japanese companies including All Nippon Airways have come together to study business models for recycling captured carbon dioxide into sustainable aviation fuel. 

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Airlines Renew Calls To Scrap Europe Quarantines, Backed By New EASA Guidelines

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Airlines and airports have renewed their calls for an end to quarantine and other travel restrictions in Europe, backed up new EASA guidelines declaring the current methods as “not recommended.” 

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Hub Structure Will Be Key To Recovery, KLM CEO Says

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Network airlines with efficient hub structures will be central to the aviation industry’s recovery and lead the rebuild of long-haul traffic, according to KLM CEO Pieter Elbers.

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Canada’s Airlines Pursue Government Aid After Airports Gain Millions

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Canada’s airlines—still waiting for federal aid to materialize after the government pledged millions in financial support to the country’s airports—are expressing frustration over the lack of action. 

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Intelsat Completes Gogo Commercial Aviation Acquisition

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Satellite services provider Intelsat has completed its $400 million cash acquisition of Gogo’s commercial aviation business, creating a new internal division led by Gogo president John Wade.

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U.S. Airports Could Exhaust CARES Acts Funds In 2021, Moody’s Says

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Large U.S. airports could exhaust the federal aid they received in 2020 unless passenger volumes significantly improve in 2021, a new report from Moody’s found.

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EasyJet To Start Charging For Overhead Storage Lockers

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UK ULCC easyJet plans to start limiting use of overhead storage lockers onboard its aircraft to passengers buying more expensive seats.

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Vietnam Suspends International Flights Again After New COVID Case

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Vietnamese prime minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s government on Dec. 1 ordered the temporary suspension of international flights to and from Vietnam, a day after the first community COVID-19 case was reported. 

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European Commission Approves Croatia Airlines Grant

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The European Commission (EC) has said that an HRK88.5 million ($14 million) grant to Croatia Airlines from the country’s government is acceptable considering the carrier’s COVID-19-related losses.

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Comair Resumes Flights Under New CEO After Eight-Month Hiatus

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South African carrier Comair has named Glenn Orsmond as CEO and resumed operations after an eight-month break, paving the way for the company to exit business rescue proceedings.

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Embraer Sees 'Fundamental Change In Global Fleet Structure'

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Embraer Commercial Aviation expects the global demand for air transport to still be 19% smaller in 2029 than anticipated in its last pre-crisis market forecast. 

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U.S. DOT Final Rule Narrows Scope Of Service Animals In Flight

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The U.S. Transportation Department has issued a final rule placing new restrictions on passengers flying with service animals, closing a controversial loophole that caused major headaches for carriers in recent years.

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