Aviation Daily Roundup: August 10, 2021

Credit: Boeing

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.  

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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Credit: Joe Pries

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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TAG Airlines is beginning services to Mexico with the launch of two new routes from Guatemala City (GUA).

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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. 

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Credit: Green Africa Airways

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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