Aviation Daily Roundup: December 09, 2021

Rolls-Royce Says Engine Flying Hours Rising As Airlines Restore Long-Haul Flights

Aero-engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce says it is seeing large engine flying hour increases as airlines restore long-haul flights, but the pace of recovery is uneven.

American Airlines Trims International Summer Schedule, Citing 787 Delays

American Airlines said it will reduce its international flying in summer 2022 as a result of continuing Boeing 787 delivery delays, according to an internal memo viewed by Aviation Daily.

Garmin To Supply Avionics For Heart’s ES-19 Electric Airliner

The agreement with Heart Aerospace for the G3000 integrated avionics suite represents a further expansion by Garmin into the regional air transport market as well as into electric aviation.

Boom Reportedly In Talks For North Carolina Overture Production Site

The Denver-based startup is reportedly in final negotiations to develop a production facility for its Overture supersonic airliner at Piedmont Triad International Airport near Greensboro, North Carolina.

Air Freight Carried In The U.S. (January 2019 – May 2021)

Pandemic-era evaluation of U.S. air freight traffic, contrasting dedicated cargo carriers versus passenger aircraft belly-holds.

Eurowings Europe Adjusts To Alternate Bases Beyond Vienna

After losing its wet-lease contract with Austrian Airlines and with parent Eurowings not operating a Vienna base, Eurowings Europe is looking to pastures new.

Boeing Adds Inspections To Proposed Pratt-Powered 777 Service Return Requirements

Degradation of composite panels caused by fluid damage may have contributed to parts of nacelles being shed during three Pratt & Whitney 4000-powered Boeing 777 engine failures, Boeing has determined.

Spain’s Volotea Applies For $209M Equity Loan

Spanish carrier Volotea is seeking an equity loan of up €185 million ($209 million) from a government fund, in order to balance its accounts affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Boom reportedly in talks for North Carolina production site, Roll-Royce says engine flying hours are rising, American Airlines trims summer schedule, and more. Take a look at the daily roundup of air transport news.

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1 Comment
Viscount724
Fri, 12/10/2021 - 16:05
Why did you use a B-52 photo to illustrate the first item?
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