Aviation Daily Roundup: January 6, 2022

Singapore Airlines Adds European Fifth Freedom Route

Until now, the airline has operated its Singapore-Barcelona flights via Milan but was not permitted to sell tickets between the two European cities.

Kazakhstan Airport Riots Cause Flight Cancellations, Aircraft Damage

Violent riots reached Kazakhstan’s Almaty International Airport, leading to several flight cancellations or diversions as protestors occupied the main terminal.

Atlas Air Orders Four More 777Fs To Help Meet Growing Cargo Demand

The first delivery is scheduled for November 2022, with additional handovers expected through 2023.

Daily Memo: Will Aerospace Stock Results Be More Of The Same? Many Think So

Share prices of publicly traded A&D companies in 2021 were up from catastrophic 2020, but still down from pre-pandemic heights.

UK Government Relaxes COVID Rules For Travelers

UK Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said with the omicron variant now so widely established, it made no sense to continue to enforce the stricter—and much more expensive—PCR tests to detect it.

French Aerospace Industry Puts Emphasis On Hiring

The lobbying association for the French aerospace industry, GIFAS, says its members may need to hire up to 15,000 after a period of job cuts.

Eaton Buys Royal Power Solutions In Electric Aero Play

Eaton, a mid-tier aerospace and defense supplier, has acquired Royal Power Solutions, a U.S.-based manufacturer of high-precision electrical connectivity components used in electric vehicle, energy management, industrial and mobility markets.

Cathay Pacific Slashes Capacity Due To New COVID-19 Measures

Cathay Pacific has dramatically cut back its planned capacity in response to the latest crew quarantine requirements and flight restrictions imposed by the Hong Kong government.

South African Commission Details Corruption At SAA

An official inquiry into corruption and fraud at South Africa’s state-owned companies, including South African Airways (SAA), has concluded with a blistering report into the behavior of the carrier’s former chairperson and her boardroom allies.

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