Aviation Daily Roundup: Nov. 24
November 25, 2020
IATA Downgrades Outlook Further; Walsh Confirmed As Next Director General
Credit: Joe Pries
IATA downgraded its economic outlook for 2020 and 2021 further as the recovery of air travel has been much slower than expected, but there is renewed hope as a recovery in 2021 appears much more viable with the imminent arrival of COVID-19 vaccines.
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Startup Touts Towing System To Reduce Taxi Costs
Credit: Aircraft Towing Systems World Wide concept
The prototype of a towing system that would be built into the taxiways and ramps of airports to move aircraft between gate and runway under electric power, reducing emissions, is taking shape at Ardmore Industrial Airpark in Oklahoma.
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European Report Suggests Policies To Tackle Non-CO2 Climate Impacts
Credit: DLR
A report by European researchers confirms that non-CO2 climate impacts from aviation are at least as important as those from CO2 emissions and suggests possible mitigation measures but identifies the need for more research.
Read the full article
Chinese Airframers On Latest U.S. Sanctions List, Report Says
Credit: COMAC
COMAC and AVIC, China’s two major commercial aircraft manufacturers, are reportedly on a list of 89 Chinese companies that will face new sanctions from the White House for allegedly having ties to the Chinese military.
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CDB Aviation Converting A330s To Freighters To Meet Demand
Credit: CDB Aviation
CDB Aviation, the Dublin-based arm of China Development Bank Financial Leasing, will convert a pair of Airbus A330-300 into freighters to meet expected future demand.
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COVID-19 Cases At Shanghai Pudong Trigger Over 560 Flight Cancellations
Credit: Shanghai Airport Authority
Over 560 flights from Shanghai Pudong were canceled as thousands of staff at the airport underwent COVID-19 tests after some cargo handlers contracted the virus.
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Singapore Airlines Raises S$500M In New Bond Offering
Credit: Joe Pries
Singapore Airlines has raised another S$500 million ($372 million) after tapping the bond market for the second time this month.
Read the full article
Improving Domestic Demand Bolsters AirAsia Units
Credit: Nigel Howarth / Aviation Week
The AirAsia Group is looking to boost capacity in its major Southeast Asian markets thanks to a strong recovery in domestic demand in the countries.
Read the full article
JetBlue Lands Slots At Gatwick, Stansted Airports, But Not Heathrow
Credit: JetBlue
JetBlue Airways has secured slots at London Gatwick and London Stansted, but was denied slots at London Heathrow, the UK’s largest airport.
Read the full article
El Al To Start Dubai Route By Year-End
Credit: Joe Pries
El Al Israel Airlines plans to begin service to Dubai before the end of the year following the establishment of diplomatic relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates.
Read the full article
UK Eases Quarantine Regulations For Air Passengers To England
Credit: CNBC.com
Tourism and pilots’ organizations have welcomed an easing of the strict quarantine measures imposed on air passengers arriving in England but argue more must be done.
Read the full article
Canada’s Largest Airlines To Resume Hawaii Service In December
Credit: HonoluluAirport.com
Canada’s largest airlines—Air Canada and WestJet—are preparing to relaunch service to Hawaii in December now that the U.S. state has opted to allow Canadians to bypass a mandatory 14-day quarantine if they test negative for COVID-19.
Read the full article
Daily Memo: Cargo’s Vaccine Challenge
Credit: Air France-KLM Cargo
The recent good news on COVID-19 vaccines means a big logistics operation ahead for cargo operators.
Read the full article
Four Seasons Announces Itineraries For New Luxury Private Jet Tours
Luxury hospitality company Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has announced the first itineraries for the new Airbus A321neo it plans to introduce for private jet tours in December 2021.
Read the full article
EASA’s MAX Return Proposal Adds Nuisance Stick-Shaker Disabling Procedure
Credit: Tony Osborne/Aviation Week
EASA has issued its draft parameters for clearing the Boeing 737 MAX to fly again, adding flight crew procedures and performance limitations to the FAA’s requirements, including a way for pilots to disable nuisance stall-warning alerts.
Read the full article
IATA Downgrades Outlook Further; Walsh Confirmed As Next Director General
Credit: Joe Pries
IATA downgraded its economic outlook for 2020 and 2021 further as the recovery of air travel has been much slower than expected, but there is renewed hope as a recovery in 2021 appears much more viable with the imminent arrival of COVID-19 vaccines.
Read the full article
Startup Touts Towing System To Reduce Taxi Costs
Credit: Aircraft Towing Systems World Wide concept
The prototype of a towing system that would be built into the taxiways and ramps of airports to move aircraft between gate and runway under electric power, reducing emissions, is taking shape at Ardmore Industrial Airpark in Oklahoma.
Read the full article
European Report Suggests Policies To Tackle Non-CO2 Climate Impacts
Credit: DLR
A report by European researchers confirms that non-CO2 climate impacts from aviation are at least as important as those from CO2 emissions and suggests possible mitigation measures but identifies the need for more research.
Read the full article
Chinese Airframers On Latest U.S. Sanctions List, Report Says
Credit: COMAC
COMAC and AVIC, China’s two major commercial aircraft manufacturers, are reportedly on a list of 89 Chinese companies that will face new sanctions from the White House for allegedly having ties to the Chinese military.
Read the full article
CDB Aviation Converting A330s To Freighters To Meet Demand
Credit: CDB Aviation
CDB Aviation, the Dublin-based arm of China Development Bank Financial Leasing, will convert a pair of Airbus A330-300 into freighters to meet expected future demand.
Read the full article
COVID-19 Cases At Shanghai Pudong Trigger Over 560 Flight Cancellations
Credit: Shanghai Airport Authority
Over 560 flights from Shanghai Pudong were canceled as thousands of staff at the airport underwent COVID-19 tests after some cargo handlers contracted the virus.
Read the full article
Singapore Airlines Raises S$500M In New Bond Offering
Credit: Joe Pries
Singapore Airlines has raised another S$500 million ($372 million) after tapping the bond market for the second time this month.
Read the full article
Improving Domestic Demand Bolsters AirAsia Units
Credit: Nigel Howarth / Aviation Week
The AirAsia Group is looking to boost capacity in its major Southeast Asian markets thanks to a strong recovery in domestic demand in the countries.
Read the full article
JetBlue Lands Slots At Gatwick, Stansted Airports, But Not Heathrow
Credit: JetBlue
JetBlue Airways has secured slots at London Gatwick and London Stansted, but was denied slots at London Heathrow, the UK’s largest airport.
Read the full article
El Al To Start Dubai Route By Year-End
Credit: Joe Pries
El Al Israel Airlines plans to begin service to Dubai before the end of the year following the establishment of diplomatic relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates.
Read the full article
UK Eases Quarantine Regulations For Air Passengers To England
Credit: CNBC.com
Tourism and pilots’ organizations have welcomed an easing of the strict quarantine measures imposed on air passengers arriving in England but argue more must be done.
Read the full article
Canada’s Largest Airlines To Resume Hawaii Service In December
Credit: HonoluluAirport.com
Canada’s largest airlines—Air Canada and WestJet—are preparing to relaunch service to Hawaii in December now that the U.S. state has opted to allow Canadians to bypass a mandatory 14-day quarantine if they test negative for COVID-19.
Read the full article
Daily Memo: Cargo’s Vaccine Challenge
Credit: Air France-KLM Cargo
The recent good news on COVID-19 vaccines means a big logistics operation ahead for cargo operators.
Read the full article
Four Seasons Announces Itineraries For New Luxury Private Jet Tours
Luxury hospitality company Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has announced the first itineraries for the new Airbus A321neo it plans to introduce for private jet tours in December 2021.
Read the full article
EASA’s MAX Return Proposal Adds Nuisance Stick-Shaker Disabling Procedure
Credit: Tony Osborne/Aviation Week
EASA has issued its draft parameters for clearing the Boeing 737 MAX to fly again, adding flight crew procedures and performance limitations to the FAA’s requirements, including a way for pilots to disable nuisance stall-warning alerts.
Read the full article
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