Aviation Daily Roundup: July 29, 2021
July 30, 2021
U.S. Lawmakers Advance Flag Of Convenience Legislation
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WASHINGTON—U.S. House lawmakers took steps on July 29 to advance legislation that would ban so-called flag of convenience carriers from operating in the U.S.
Allegiant Opportunistic In Adding Deeply Discounted Aircraft
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Allegiant Air has finalized an agreement with Air Lease Corporation (ALC) for 10 Airbus A320-200s, which brings the number of aircraft the Las Vegas-based ULCC has added during the COVID-19 pandemic to 24.
Spirit Airlines Targets Double-Digit Capacity Growth In Second Half
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Spirit Airlines is planning to resume its historical double-digit capacity growth beginning in the 2021 third quarter (Q3), propelled by resurgent demand for domestic and near-afield international travel.
Research Targets Embedded Fan Blade Sensor Manufacturing
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LYON, France—Research laboratories in Europe have joined forces to improve the technology readiness level (TRL) for sensors embedded in fan blades, aiming at making them useful during the engine’s entire lifecycle, from manufacturing to service and dismantling.
Daily Memo: Safran’s Resilience Bodes Well For Post-Crisis Era
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Safran has reported solid financial results, showing a negative impact from the COVID-19 crisis but underlining intrinsic strengths in the company’s activity against the current backdrop.
Condor Selects A330neo For Long-Haul Fleet Revamp
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German leisure airline Condor has selected the Airbus A330-900 to replace its aging fleet of Boeing 767s.
TUIfly Germany Outlines 737 MAX Plans After Finally Starting Operations
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DUSSELDORF, Germany—TUIfly Germany has launched Boeing 737 MAX operations, becoming the final carrier within the TUI Group to operate the type.
American Airlines Plans Tie-Up With Chilean ULCC JetSMART
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American Airlines plans to acquire a minority stake in Chile’s JetSMART as part of an agreement designed to “create the broadest network” in the Americas.
SIA Narrows Losses But Wary Of Fresh Coronavirus Outbreak, Variants
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The risk of fresh outbreaks and new coronavirus variants in key markets is denting Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) confidence of a smooth recovery.
HAECO Xiamen Completes First 737-800F Conversion
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MRO provider HAECO Xiamen has completed its first Boeing 737-800SF freighter conversion, handing over the aircraft to lessor BlackRock Aviation Holdings III LP.
Joby Begins Process Towards EVTOL Airline Operations
Joby Aero has begun the process with the FAA to obtain its Part 135 air carrier certificate as part of its broader plan to operate its own electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) aircraft on commercial aerial ridesharing services in U.S. cities from 2024.
Airbus Gets Board Approval For A350 Freighter
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Airbus has received approval from its board of directors to build a freighter version of the A350, hoping to finally benefit from strong demand in the air cargo market.
U.S. lawmakers advance flag of convenience legislation, Spirit Airlines targets double-digit capacity growth in the second half of the year and more. Take a look at the daily roundup of air transport news.
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