Aviation Daily Roundup: Jan. 26, 2021
January 27, 2021
Alaska Air Group Targets 80% Pre-Pandemic Capacity By Summer 2021
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Alaska Air Group plans to deploy 80% of its pre-pandemic capacity this summer, reflecting new optimism that an inflection point in travel demand will occur sometime during the first half of 2021.

Avianca, Cathay Pacific Partner With Airlink On Disaster Response
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Aviation disaster response nonprofit Airlink has signed partnership agreements with Avianca Cargo and Cathay Pacific Airways.

Nigeria’s Air Peace Bolsters Fleet, Expands Network
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Nigerian carrier Air Peace is resurrecting its international network, with services to Dubai scheduled to start Feb. 5.

European Commission Proposes Stricter Travel Rules
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PARIS/FRANKFURT—The European Commission (EC) is proposing member states implement tighter travel restrictions as newer, more infectious coronavirus strains take hold.

South Korean Start-Up Aero K Postpones International Expansion
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South Korea’s latest LCC Aero K has put the brakes on its planned international expansion because of travel restrictions.

Daily Memo: Keeping The Hatches Battened Down
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For Europe’s airlines, optimism that began in late 2020 over vaccines has not translated into a surge in bookings as hoped.

GE, Raytheon See MRO Recovery Starting Around Mid-Year
Credit: Pratt & Whitney
General Electric (GE) and Raytheon Technologies are bracing for a challenging first half of 2021 in their normally lucrative and increasingly important commercial aftermarket businesses.

Netherlands Eyes Efficiency Gains From Airspace Redesign
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The Dutch cabinet has given preliminary support for a redesign of the Netherlands’ airspace, paving the way for more efficient operations from 2023.

Rolls-Royce Revises Down Expected Widebody Engine Flying Hours
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Rolls-Royce has cut its forecast for widebody engine flying hours in 2021 by 21% after the widespread tightening of international travel restrictions worldwide to curb the spread of new coronavirus variants.

Flydubai Expands Further In Europe; Return Date For 737 MAX Uncertain
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Flydubai is expanding its operations in Europe, adding Malta and Salzburg to its network, as well as resuming flights to the Italian cities of Catania and Naples.
From the European Commission proposing tighter travel restrictions to GE and Raytheon Technologies hoping to see an MRO recovery starting mid-year. Take a look at the daily roundup of air transport news.
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