Aviation Daily Roundup: Feb. 03, 2021

Daily Memo: Furlough Déjà Vu

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It’s like Déjà vu, all over again. Less than two full months remain until the U.S. Payroll Support Program (PSP) runs dry. And once again, airlines are warning staff of coming furloughs.

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Closed Borders Push Vietnam Airlines To $483M Loss

Credit: Joe Pries

Vietnam Airlines has posted a loss of VND11.1 billion ($483 million) for 2020 as border closures curtailed revenue from international flights. 

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Canada’s Sunwing Airlines Takes Delivery Of Two Boeing 737-8s

Credit: Air Lease Corporation

Shortly after accepting a sizeable loan from Canada’s government, leisure carrier Sunwing Airlines has taken delivery of two new Boeing 737-8s from Air Lease Corporation (ALC). 

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UK Government Formulating London Airport Noise Policy

Credit: Joe Pries

LONDON—The UK government is seeking views on whether to maintain its current restrictions on night flights at London’s three main airports. 

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Schiphol Airport Eyes Autonomous Future

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Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is taking the first step toward what it believes will be a future where most airside ground vehicles are autonomous.

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New Management For Lufthansa Aviation Training 

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Munich-headquartered Lufthansa Aviation Training (LAT) announced two changes to its top management team effective Feb. 1.

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Asia-Pacific Connectivity Gets Boost As Panasonic XTS Satellite Goes Live

Credit: Panasonic Avionics

Inflight connectivity over the Asia-Pacific region is set to get a boost as a new extreme high throughput satellite (XTS)—APSTAR-6D—enters service over the next month. 

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Emirates Airline Extends Hands-Free Technology At DXB

Credit: Emirates Airlines

Emirates Airline passengers using the carrier’s Dubai International (DXB) hub will increasingly not need to physically interact with airline staff as they arrive for flights.

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From airlines warning staff of coming furloughs to the closed borders pushing Vietnam Airlines to a loss of over $400 million in 2020. Take a look at the daily roundup of air transport news. 

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