Aviation Daily Roundup: August 11, 2021

Transatlantic Analysis: The U.S.-UK Market As JetBlue Enters The Fray

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JetBlue Airways makes its long-awaited entry into the transatlantic market on Aug. 11, launching its inaugural service between New York and London.

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Embraer’s Eve Teams With Kenya Airways On UAM

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Africa has emerged as a proving ground for drone delivery, headlined by Zipline’s large-scale on-demand medical delivery networks in Rwanda, Ghana and now Nigeria. Now the continent is turning its attention to urban air mobility (UAM).

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TransDigm Bids For Meggitt, Topping Parker Hannifin Offer

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TransDigm Group is bidding 13% more for Meggitt than Parker Hannifin, the first two companies revealed Aug. 11.

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Hubs Report Upswing In Traffic Despite Travel Restrictions

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LONDON—Britain’s Heathrow Airport reported a relative surge in passenger traffic in July but warned that overall numbers were still down 80% on pre-pandemic levels. 

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Southwest Airlines Guides Down Q3 Profitability On Delta Variant Spike

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Southwest Airlines warned that it does not expect to be profitable in the 2021 third quarter (Q3), as a spike of COVID-19 infections associated with the new delta variant appears to be harming demand for air travel.

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Daily Memo: Pandemic Stalls Australian Recovery Once Again

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The latest surge of COVID-19 cases in Australia has dealt a critical blow to local airlines that were beginning to recover some momentum based on their domestic strength. 

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South Africa’s Mango Goes Into Business Rescue

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South African LCC Mango has been placed into the country’s business rescue process—roughly equivalent to administration—as it continues to struggle with financial problems. 

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Norse Atlantic Pushes Launch Into 2022

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Long-haul startup Norse Atlantic Airways has revealed details of its plans as it moves towards launching operations in 2022. 

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Relaxed Travel Restrictions Crucial To Cathay’s Recovery Aims

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Cathay Pacific said it will only be able to meet important year-end capacity and financial goals if the Hong Kong government eases travel restrictions as vaccination rates increase.

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Turkish Airlines Stems Losses, Builds Up Cargo Business

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Turkish Airlines said that thanks to its lower cost base, broad network and burgeoning cargo business it is recovering from the COVID-19 crisis faster than its competitors.

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Public Listing Keeps Joby On Track For EVTOL Air Taxi Launch

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Joby Aviation has begun trading on the New York Stock Exchange, a milestone on its 15-year journey to launch commercial aerial ridesharing services in the U.S. in 2024 using all-electric, zero-emission vertical-takeoff air taxis.

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JetBlue Airways makes its long-awaited entry into the transatlantic market, Embraer’s Eve teams with Kenya Airways on UAM and more. Take a look at the daily roundup of air transport news.

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