Aviation Daily Roundup: August 10, 2021
Boeing Continues 737 MAX Delivery Pace
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Boeing booked 14 net orders in July and delivered 22 737 MAXs, keeping momentum going in two key areas—positive monthly transactions and clearing out its backlog of undelivered narrowbodies.
SkyWest Adds 16 New E175s To Delta Regional Fleet
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U.S. regional carrier SkyWest Airlines announced an order for 16 new Embraer E175s to be operated under a capacity purchase agreement (CPA) with Delta Air Lines.
Allegiant Opening Two Upper Midwest Bases In Early 2022
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Allegiant Air plans to open two new crew bases in Michigan and Wisconsin next year as its capacity growth continues to exceed 2019 levels.
Daily Memo: Will The Delta Variant Disrupt The Air Travel Recovery?
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The 2021 second quarter marked a turning point in the North American air travel recovery, as major airlines reported their first quarterly net profits since the COVID-19 pandemic devastated travel demand in March 2020.
LATAM Evaluates Future Fleet After Reworking Airbus, Boeing Orders
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LATAM Airlines Group has firmed up its fleet commitments with Boeing and Airbus for a total of 72 aircraft through 2028.
Etihad Sees Progressive Recovery, Strong Cargo Business
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Etihad Airways said a tidal wave of demand for air travel was waiting to be unleashed, with big jumps in bookings as soon as restrictions ease for new destinations.
New Indian LCC Akasa Embarks On Regulatory Approval Path
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The backers of a proposed new Indian LCC are expected to achieve the first step in the approval process soon and they are also believed to be in talks with manufacturers regarding narrowbody orders.
PAL, Viking Team On Firefighting Capability For Twin Otter
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LONDON—Canada’s Viking Air and PAL Aerospace have teamed to develop a firefighting capability for the DHC-6 Twin Otter family of aircraft.
Boeing’s 737 MAX Deployment Underscores China’s Importance
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To convince Chinese regulators of the airworthiness of the Boeing 737 MAX so they may recertify the type in the world’s second largest aviation market, Boeing deployed a 737 MAX 7 to China Aug. 4.
Air Canada Shares Plans For Fully Restoring Its International Network
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Not to be deterred by the COVID-19 border restrictions that essentially shut down Air Canada’s international network for more than a year, the flag-carrier is planning to fully rebuild international flying and retake its place among the world’s elite global airlines.
Aeromexico Plans Second Route To Madrid
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SkyTeam alliance member Aeromexico is launching a second route to Madrid (MAD) in December, connecting Spain’s capital with the city of Guadalajara in western Mexico.
UK Adds Aviation Measures In Latest Belarus Sanctions
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The UK government has imposed new trade, financial and aviation sanctions on Belarus, adding to measures that had been in place since June following the unlawful diversion of a Ryanair flight on May 23 to the Belarusian capital Minsk.
Indonesian LCC Super Air Jet Launches In Depressed Climate
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Indonesian start-up carrier Super Air Jet began commercial operations on Aug. 6, albeit in a limited manner as strict movement-control restrictions remain in force across the country to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Guatemala’s TAG Airlines To Start Mexico Flights
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TAG Airlines is beginning services to Mexico with the launch of two new routes from Guatemala City (GUA).
Wizz Air Ramps Up Pilot Recruitment For Huge Fleet Expansion
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Wizz Air has launched a recruitment drive across its network, announcing plans to hire 4,600 new pilots by 2030 to operate its growing fleet.
Green Africa Receives AOC, Schedules Maiden Flights
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Nigerian startup Green Africa has obtained its Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) and will start its first commercial flights Aug. 12.
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