Aviation Daily Roundup: Nov. 12

A4A Sees Modest Thanksgiving Pick-Up, But Outlook Remains ‘Dire’

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Airlines for America forecast a modest pick-up in air travel demand over the Thanksgiving holiday, but warned that the outlook for carriers remains “dire” amid a third wave of COVID-19 in the U.S. 

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Avianca Could Emerge From Bankruptcy Up To 40% Smaller

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As it continues to work through a Chapter 11 restructuring, Avianca Holdings is planning to emerge from the process as a much leaner airline. 

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Emirates Posts Massive Fiscal First-Half Loss, Sees Quick Rebound

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Emirates expects a “steep rebound” in air travel to take place once a COVID-19 vaccine is available, according to its chairman and CEO Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum.

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Virgin Atlantic A ‘Willing Partner’ If Flybe Is Revived, CEO Says

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Virgin Atlantic would be willing to partner with Flybe should the UK regional airline’s planned resurrection come to fruition.

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Rex Plans Dramatic Growth For New Jet Operation

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Australian carrier Regional Express Holdings has revealed new details of its ambitions to rapidly ramp up its proposed new jet services on domestic trunk routes.

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Boeing Forecasts 8,600 Deliveries For China By 2039

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Boeing remains bullish about China’s standing in the global passenger aircraft market, estimating 8,600 aircraft deliveries over the next 20 years, growing at 4.4% annually. 

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Fresh Lockdowns Prompt KLM Capacity Cuts

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Tougher travel restrictions imposed across parts of Europe to help curb a second wave of COVID-19 cases have forced KLM to cut its planned seat capacity and flight frequencies.

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Eurowings CEO Targets Additional VFR, Leisure Routes

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Eurowings expects demand from leisure and visiting-friends-and-relatives travelers will drive the recovery and is expanding its offering to these customers.

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FAA, Aireon Sign Space-Based Surveillance Agreement

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Aireon on Nov. 12 announced an agreement with the FAA allowing the agency access to its satellite-routed aircraft surveillance data to evaluate different air traffic control (ATC) applications.

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Daily Memo: Point-To-Point Operators Trumpet Advantage In Pandemic Recovery

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Small point-to-point operators in the Americas are touting the advantages inherent in their networks to capture travelers that prefer nonstop flights instead of connecting through large hubs to reduce their risk of infection. 

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