Daily Memo: Detente Brings Hope In 5G Saga’s Latest Twist
The U.S. aviation and telecommunications industries have deescalated—at least temporarily—their clash over an issue that threatens to further disrupt airline operations during the COVID-19 pandemic: the potential of new 5G wireless networks interfering with aircraft electronics.
Indian Trunk Route Curtailed By State Restrictions
New travel restrictions introduced by the Indian state of West Bengal will dramatically cut airline capacity on one of the busiest domestic routes in the country.
Royal Jordanian Nears Fleet Decision On Narrowbodies, Regional Jets
Royal Jordanian Airlines is expected to announce its long-awaited fleet renewal decision this month as the flag-carrier looks to add 30 new aircraft.
Korean Air Reviews Regulator’s Report On Asiana Merger
South Korean regulators are drawing closer to a final decision on the proposed Korean Air-Asiana Airlines merger, as Korean Air assesses an initial report from the country’s competition authority.
Air Senegal Becomes Fourth Airbus A220 Operator In Africa
Air Senegal is set to have a fleet of 13 A220s by the end of 2024.
Hong Kong Bans Flights From Eight Countries For Two Weeks
Hong Kong continues to take stiff measures to control the spread of the omicron coronavirus variant, temporarily banning passenger flights from eight countries.
China Begins Construction Of Xiamen Xiang’an Airport
Authorities estimate the new airport, which is to replace Xiamen Gaoqi International, will handle 380,000 sorties and 45 million passengers a year.
FAA Limits Pilot Training Evaluation Changes To Airlines
Changes to how pilot training standards are evaluated during commercial aircraft certification do not cover large business jets or other general aviation aircraft.
Investigations Into Bad Passenger Conduct Spike In 2021
Although unruly passenger rates in the U.S. continued to trend downward from a peak in early 2021, investigations of those incidents for the full year remain elevated compared with historical levels.
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