Aviation Daily Roundup: January 24, 2022

January 25, 2022

Collins To Open First ATR Blade Service Center In Asia-Pacific

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Recognizing the potential of providing MRO services for ATR turboprop aircraft in the Asia-Pacific region, Collins Aerospace is introducing component exchange services for the aircraft’s 568F propeller in Malaysia.



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In Retaliatory Move, U.S. Cancels 44 Flights Operated By Chinese Airlines

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The U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) has suspended 44 flights to be operated to the U.S. by Chinese airlines starting Jan. 30 and extending through late March.



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Bye Eyes Commuter Market For All-Electric eFlyer 800

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Bye Aerospace is studying a 12-seat high-density version of its planned all-electric twin-motor eFlyer 800 for commuter operators.



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Cathay Pacific Cuts Annual Loss As Outlook Deteriorates

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Cathay Pacific dramatically reduced its net loss in 2021, although its outlook for the early part of 2022 is clouded by tighter border restrictions in Hong Kong.



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UK Airspace Redesign Gains Another $5M In Funding

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The UK government has committed a further £3.7 million ($5 million) to airspace reform, in addition to the £5.5 million that was granted in March 2021.



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UK Drops COVID-19 Testing For Fully Vaccinated Passengers

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The UK government has announced that international passengers arriving into England will no longer be required to perform mandatory COVID-19 tests, provided they are fully vaccinated.



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GE Teams To Enable Cloud-Based FMS For AAM

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A NASA-funded team is working to connect airborne and cloud-based flight management systems to enable better real-time trajectory optimization and airspace management for advanced air mobility (AAM) and commercial aviation.



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Shipping Group MSC, Lufthansa Near ITA Airways Deal

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For several years before its eventual demise in late 2021, rumor had it that Lufthansa Group was about to buy Alitalia. 



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Canada’s Jetlines Aims To Start Pilot Training

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Canadian upstart Jetlines is moving closer to its anticipated launch after receiving conditional approval for its pilot training program from Transport Canada. 



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Ethiopian Airlines’ Return Of 737 MAX Operations Imminent

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Ethiopian Airlines has confirmed that its Boeing 737 MAXs will return to the skies in the coming days, nearly three years after the carrier’s fatal accident involving the type.



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Boeing Invests $450m In UAM Joint Venture Wisk

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Shipping group MSC, Lufthansa near ITA Airways deal, Collins to open first ATR blade service center in Asia-Pacific, U.S. cancels 44 flights operated by Chinese airlines and more. Take a look at the daily roundup of air transport news.

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