Aviation Daily Roundup: Jan. 31, 2023

United Airlines has invested in a joint venture (JV) that plans to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from ethanol. 

Spain’s Air Nostrum and Irish wet-lease operator CityJet are understood to be reapplying for merger approval from the European Commission, revisiting a plan that was first mooted in 2018.

German leisure carrier Condor has hired Peter Gerber as its new CEO, succeeding Ralf Teckentrup in February 2024.

Regional aircraft lessor Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) is looking into carbon offsetting for aircraft ferrying and long-haul staff travel, as the leasing sector continues to seek ways to become more sustainable.

In May 2022, former Avolon CEO Domhnal Slattery ensured he had the industry’s attention. 

Canada’s second largest airline WestJet has vowed to evaluate the return of European routes from Halifax (YHZ) next year after confirming that transatlantic service has been suspended from the airport for the northern summer 2023 season.

German startup Lilium has added to its list of experienced aerospace suppliers, selecting GKN Aerospace to supply the electric wiring interconnection system for the Lilium Jet electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

China’s top three state-owned carriers Air China, China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines are forecasting deep losses of around CNY107.5 billion ($15.9 billion) for fiscal 2022.

A public consultation has been launched on plans to redevelop Copenhagen Airport (CPH) so that it is ready for “aircraft of the future and maintains its status as an efficient and attractive airport.”

The UK is reinstating “use it or lose it” airport slot rules for the forthcoming summer 2023 season, ending waivers that have been in place since the onset of the pandemic.

South Korea’s Asiana Airlines has entered into an agreement with Shell Aviation for the jet fuel producer to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to the carrier.