Aviation Daily Roundup: Feb. 23, 2021

Daily Memo: U.S. Flight Attendants Struggle Amid Cycle Of Uncertainty

Credit: Stephen Keller / Southwest Airlines

One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. flight attendants remain trapped in a vicious cycle: furlough, recall, repeat.

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Airlines Turn To Information Technology For Crisis Responsiveness

Credit: Delta Air Lines

Airlines are increasingly leaning on process automation to overcome the erratic demands of the COVID-19 crisis, making systems reliability even more essential, according to aviation information technology (IT) specialist SITA.

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IndiGo Signs Lease On Seven A321neos

Credit: Airbus

Indian carrier IndiGo has signed a sale and leaseback agreement with Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), covering seven Airbus A321neos.

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Norwegian Makes Progress On Restructuring Plans

Credit: Joe Pries

Norwegian Air Shuttle is closer to reaching a restructuring agreement to secure its survival. The indebted carrier has obtained a 50-day extension to its creditor protection and set out a new capital raise plan targeting existing creditors and new investors. 

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Lithuanian ACMI Startup Heston Airlines Plans May Launch

Credit: Heston Airlines and Genesis

Wet-lease startup Heston Airlines, which is being created by Dublin-based lessor Genesis and narrowbody specialist Heston Aviation, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320 ahead of a May launch.

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Edelweiss Air Evaluates Long-Haul Fleet Reduction

Credit: Edelweiss Air

SWISS International Air Lines’ (SWISS) sister carrier Edelweiss Air may phase out its Airbus A330-300 fleet and keep its aging A340-300 in operation. 

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Malaysia Airlines Achieves Key Restructuring Milestone

Credit: Joe Pries

Malaysia Airlines Group (MAG) has gained court approval of a deal to reduce lease liabilities, which clears the way for a broader restructuring and a further funding injection by the government.

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Metal-Fatigue Signs Link United 777 Fan Blade Failure With 2018 Incident

Credit: NTSB

U.S. NTSB investigators determined metal fatigue is suspected as the reason a fan blade fractured just before an in-fight engine failure suffered by United Airlines Flight 328 on Feb. 20, board chairman Robert Sumwalt said. 

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From U.S. flight attendants struggling amid the cycle of uncertainty to airlines turning to information technology for crisis responsiveness. Take a look at the daily roundup of air transport news. 

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