Aviation Daily Roundup: Feb. 25, 2021
February 26, 2021
Daily Memo: Safran Weathering, Adapting To Crises
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As Safran continues to withstand the COVID-19 and Boeing 737 MAX crises in 2021, action taken this year will be based on the measures the company successfully implemented in 2020, Safran CEO Olivier Andries anticipates.

International Airlines Group Appoints New Aer Lingus CEO
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International Airlines Group (IAG) has appointed the chief executive and chairman of IAG Cargo, Lynne Embleton, as CEO of Aer Lingus.

Czech Airlines Faces Uncertain Future Amid Looming Layoffs
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CSA Czech Airlines plans to lay off all its remaining 430 staff, according to multiple media reports from the Central European nation.

Air New Zealand Slows Cash Drain After Cost Cuts
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AUCKLAND—Air New Zealand has slashed its cash burn by more than half compared to the early stages of the COVID-19 crisis thanks to its cost-cutting efforts, and it expects to reduce this further in the six months through June 30.

Qantas Targets October Relaunch For 22 International Routes
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Qantas expects to reopen almost all of its international routes by late October, although they will be operated by smaller widebodies as its Airbus A380s will remain parked.

EU Politicians Warm To Destination 2050 Eco Plan
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Several EU policymakers have acknowledged the European aviation industry’s Destination 2050 carbon-neutral roadmap as a step in the right direction—but still just a starting point.

U.S., Canada Vow To Cooperate On Aviation Climate Issues
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Senior transportation officials from the U.S. and Canada vowed to “reinvigorate” collaboration on decarbonizing aviation, part of a shared commitment to build back from the COVID-19 pandemic in an environmentally sustainable manner.

Volotea To Grow Fleet With More Airbus A320s
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Spanish LCC Volotea plans to increase significantly its Airbus fleet by early summer 2021 as it inducts a batch of at least 15 A320 family aircraft.

SAS Sees Summer Vaccine Hope After First Quarter Loss
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Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is hopeful the COVID-19 vaccine rollout will lead to an ease in travel restrictions and an increase in travel demand as summer approaches.

Thai Airways Sinks To Record $4.7B Loss, Faces Being Delisted
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Tourism-dependent Thai Airways has reported a record loss of THB141 billion ($4.7 billion) for 2020 after the sector collapsed following COVID-19-related border closures.

Boeing Optimistic On Southeast Asian Market’s Narrowbody Demand
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Despite the Southeast Asian market being severely battered by the pandemic-related downturn, Boeing remains optimistic about the region’s long-term potential, predicting 1,590 new aircraft deliveries this decade.

Delta-LATAM Joint Venture Granted Final Approval In Brazil
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Delta Air Lines and LATAM Airlines Group received final approval from the Brazilian Government to implement their planned joint venture (JV) between North America and Brazil.

EasyJet To Raise $1.5B From Bond As Recovery Comes Into View
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EasyJet said it would raise €1.2 billion ($1.5 billion) from a bond issue, in a sign of optimism about the prospects for a recovery of the air transport sector over the coming months.

Brussels Airlines To Resume North Atlantic Routes
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Brussels Airlines has outlined its flying program for the summer 2021 season, which includes the resumption of North Atlantic services and the addition of a new route to Frankfurt.
As Safran continues to withstand the COVID-19 and Boeing 737 MAX crises in 2021, IAG appoints a new CEO for Aer Lingus and Qantas targets October relaunch for 22 international routes. Take a look at the daily roundup of air transport news.
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