Aviation Daily Roundup: August 23, 2021

August 24, 2021

Daily Memo: Seldom-Used Civil Reserve Air Fleet Is Always Ready To Fly

Sean Broderick

The U.S. Defense Department’s (DOD) activation of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) taps a rarely used but carefully constructed resource for augmenting military airlift capabilities during emergencies.

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Porter Mandates Employee Vaccinations Amid Service Restart

Lori Ranson

Porter Airlines is the latest North American carrier to mandate vaccines or testing for its employees, joining United Airlines, Frontier Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, which have already issued vaccine requirements.

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UK-Based Pilots Gain Access To Text-Based Mental Health Support

Victoria Moores

UK pilot-support group PilotsTogether has launched a mental-health crisis service for cockpit crews, in partnership with free 24/7 text-messaging service Shout 85258.

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EasyJet Names Stephen Hester As Chairman

Victoria Moores

UK LCC easyJet has selected former RSA Insurance Group CEO Stephen Hester as chairman designate, to succeed John Barton, who has held the role for nine years.

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Uganda Airlines Wins Nation’s Clearance To Operate A330-800s

Alan Dron

Uganda Airlines has received its country’s approval to begin operating Airbus A330-800s, one of the final steps before starting long-haul services.

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Feldman To Lead Boeing S.E. Asia As Presence Expands

Chen Chuanren

Boeing has appointed former diplomat and trade leader Alexander Feldman as its new president for Boeing Southeast Asia. 

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AirBaltic Yet To Decide On 30 A220 Options

Victoria Moores

Latvian carrier airBaltic is still aiming to operate 50 Airbus A220s by early 2024, but it has yet to decide on purchase rights and options on a further 30 of the type.

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Porter airlines are the latest to mandate employee vaccinations, UK pilot-support group PilotsTogether has launched a mental-health crisis service for cockpit crews, EasyJet has named Stephen Hester as chairman and more. Take a look at the daily roundup of air transport news.

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