Aviation Daily Roundup: December 02, 2021

Allegiant Unveils Ambitions Through Proposed JV With Viva Aerobus

Allegiant Air has taken a major step in crafting an international strategy through its plans to invest in and forge a joint venture (JV) with Mexican LCC Viva Aerobus.

Report Details Canadian Aerospace Economic Fallout From COVID-19

MRO services accounted for nearly 60% of job losses in the total Canadian aerospace industry during between 2019 and 2020.

Airline CEOs Estimate Only 10% Of Data Is Being Used

EasyJet CEO Johan Lundgren, Virgin Atlantic CEO Shai Weiss and former British Airways CEO Alex Cruz have warned that technology and data-use shortcomings are damaging the airline-customer experience.

Heathrow Needs Plans When Automation Breaks Down, CEO Says

The aviation industry has become so good at automating the travel process that it has forgotten how to have contingency plans in place when the system breaks down, London Heathrow Airport’s CEO said Dec. 2.

JetBlue, United And Wizz Turn Away From Fuel Hedging

Senior executives from JetBlue Airways, United Airlines and Wizz Air told delegates at the World Aviation Festival that they no longer view fuel hedging as worthwhile.

Daily Memo: Regional Carriers May Bear Brunt Of Pilot Shortage

Last year’s brief pilot surplus has become a deficit, and regional carriers may be most at risk.

Airlines ‘Must Take More Responsibility For Ancillary Sales’

Airlines have to re-take control of passengers’ digital journeys in order to maximize ancillary sales, the World Aviation Festival heard Dec. 2.

Vertical Aerospace To Go Public Through SPAC Deal

UK advanced air mobility startup Vertical Aerospace has set Dec. 14 for a vote on its planned going-public merger with blank-check company Broadstone…

Regional carriers bearing brunt of pilot shortage, Allegiance unveils ambitions through new JV with Viva Aerobus, why airlines should be taking more responsibility for ancillary sales, and more. Take a look at the daily roundup of air transport news.

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