Aviation Daily Roundup: Feb. 7
February 07, 2020![](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_freeform/public/2020-02/airport_source_hong_kong_international_airport_hkia_twitter_0.jpg?itok=H5Tq1t8t)
Asian Airline Group Criticizes Blanket Travel Bans
Credit: Credit: Hong Kong International Airport / Twitter
The major Asian airline industry group says some governments in the region have overreacted by imposing sweeping travel restrictions due to the coronavirus outbreak that began in China.
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Spirit AeroSystems Cuts Dividend To Penny On MAX
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Spirit AeroSystems, the Wichita aerostructures giant whose fortunes are tied to the Boeing 737 MAX, has cut its April 9 quarterly dividend to a penny per share.
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Boeing 777X Landing Gear Supplier Sees No Change Yet To Program
Credit: Heroux Devtek
Concern may be increasing over whether the Boeing 777X takes longer to become certified and operational, but at least one supplier on Feb. 6 said so far so good on expected production rates.
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Norwegian Hands Back London Heathrow Slots
Credit: Rob Finlayson
LCC Norwegian has scrapped—at least for the present—plans to operate from London Heathrow airport, as it continues to pursue its recent policy of prioritizing profitability over growth.
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Triumph Using Boeing 737 MAX Issue To Further Consolidate Plants
Credit: Triumph Group
The Boeing 737 MAX production halt is a catalyst for Triumph Group to further consolidate its interiors and Mexican operations, top executives said Feb. 6, adding more divestiture announcements should be expected this year.
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Copenhagen Airport Passenger With Virus Symptoms Hospitalized
Credit: Copenhagen Airport / Twitter
Operations have returned to normal at Copenhagen Airport after a passenger with suspected coronavirus was taken to hospital after arriving at the airport Feb. 7 with symptoms.
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