Aviation Daily Roundup: Jan. 14

A custom-made anti-drone system has been deployed at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), using technologies from different manufacturers.

The European Commission extended the provisional deadline for its in-depth review of the proposed commercial joint venture (JV) between Boeing and Embraer until Apr. 30, further delaying its potential approval for the deal, most recently seen to be closing at the end of the first quarter.

South Korean LCC startups Aero K and Air Premia are both on track to receive their first aircraft and begin operations in 2020.

Wary of a potential over capacity in Vietnam, the country’s largest conglomerate Vingroup has announced that it will be shelving its plans to set up a new airline.

Delta Air Lines’ 2019 fourth-quarter earnings came in well ahead of analyst expectations, boosted by strong domestic and holiday performance and continued softness in fuel prices.