Aviation Daily Roundup: Nov. 24

IATA Downgrades Outlook Further; Walsh Confirmed As Next Director General

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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

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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

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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.

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Chinese Airframers On Latest U.S. Sanctions List, Report Says

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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

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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

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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

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Singapore Airlines has raised another S$500 million ($372 million) after tapping the bond market for the second time this month. 

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Improving Domestic Demand Bolsters AirAsia Units

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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.

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JetBlue Lands Slots At Gatwick, Stansted Airports, But Not Heathrow

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JetBlue Airways has secured slots at London Gatwick and London Stansted, but was denied slots at London Heathrow, the UK’s largest airport.

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El Al To Start Dubai Route By Year-End

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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.

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UK Eases Quarantine Regulations For Air Passengers To England

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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.

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Canada’s Largest Airlines To Resume Hawaii Service In December

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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. 

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Daily Memo: Cargo’s Vaccine Challenge

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The recent good news on COVID-19 vaccines means a big logistics operation ahead for cargo operators. 

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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.

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EASA’s MAX Return Proposal Adds Nuisance Stick-Shaker Disabling Procedure

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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.

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