Aviation Daily Roundup: July 26, 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.

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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. 

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.  

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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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