Aviation Daily Roundup: July 26, 2021
July 27, 2021
Delta Air Lines To Increase Canada Capacity By 150% In September
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Delta Air Lines plans to increase its capacity between Canada and the U.S. by 150% in September, responding to the Canadian Government’s decision to relax border restrictions on Aug. 9.

Material Purchasing Trends Underscore Lack Of Used Parts
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Aftermarket providers are purchasing fewer used parts than at any time since the global traffic downturn started in early 2020, a sign that the aircraft-retirement stalemate is affecting used serviceable material (USM) supply, a Canaccord Genuity analysis found.

UK Consults On SAF Mandates, Shortlists Eight Companies For Funds
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The UK government launched a consultation July 23 to explore the introduction of mandates that would require a certain percentage of fuel on board an airliner to be sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Mango To Enter Business Rescue As SAA Relaunches
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South African Airways’ (SAA) low-cost subsidiary Mango plans to enter business rescue, the South African equivalent of administration, just as SAA prepares to resume flights following its own business-rescue exit.

Daily Memo: Climate Change To Be Deeply Felt By Aviation, Studies Show
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Aviation is accustomed to being described as a sector to blame for climate change—but it is also about to become a victim of global warming.

Two Israeli Carriers Launch Morocco Routes
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El Al Israel Airlines and Israir have launched their first commercial flights between Israel and Morocco, less than eight months after the countries agreed to normalize relations.

European Airports Back Latest EU Slot Waiver
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LONDON—ACI Europe, the body that represents Europe’s airports, believes the European Commission (EC) ruling for a 50% minimum slot-use threshold for the 2022 winter season could have gone even further, sharply contrasting with vocal opposition from IATA.

Ryanair Edges Up Traffic Outlook On Bookings Surge
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Ryanair has increased its traffic forecast following a recovery in demand for travel in May and June.
Delta Air Lines to increase Canada capacity by 150% in September, the UK consults on SAF mandates, Mango to enter a business rescue as SAA relaunches and more. Take a look at the daily roundup of air transport news.
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