Aviation Daily Roundup: June 15

June 15, 2020

Swiss Start-Up flyBAIR Sets Delayed Launch To July 18

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Swiss start-up airline flyBAIR is scheduled to launch on July 18 with initial routes from two Swiss regions to Mallorca, after a two-month delay caused by the COVID-19 crisis.

SAS, Swedish Airports Operator Make Progress On New Funding

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Scandinavian Airlines’ (SAS) has secured tentative backing from two governments for its 12.5 billion-krona ($1.4 billion) recapitalization, while Swedish airports operator Swedavia is on track to receive a 3.15 billion-krona capital injection.

Egyptian Airports To Start Reopening For International Business

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Egypt has announced a cautious reopening of its airports to international scheduled traffic on July 1, as the country attempts to jump-start its important tourism sector after closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

EC Urges Members To Start Lifting Air Travel Restrictions Ahead Of Plan

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The European Commission (EC) has called on member-states to lift intra-EU travel restrictions now, ahead of a progressive wider relaxation, which is planned to take effect after June 30.

U.S. Export-Import Bank Back To Boosting Boeing, GE Sales

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The U.S. Export-Import Bank (EXIM) is back in the business of supporting Boeing and General Electric (GE)—leading aerospace and defense companies that served as the face of alleged corporate welfare to anti-bank critics in recent years.

United Airlines Raises $5B Backed By Loyalty Program

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United Airlines announced a new $5 billion loan secured by its MileagePlus loyalty program, part of an effort to raise enough cash to survive even the most bearish recovery scenarios.

China Eastern, Juneyao To Set Up Airline On Hainan

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China Eastern Airlines and Juneyao Airlines said they intend to set up an international airline on Hainan in association with provincial and minimal governments and travel agency Ctrip.

UK Lawmakers Call British Airways Staff Policy ‘A National Disgrace’

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An influential committee of UK parliamentarians has described British Airways’ (BA) restructuring plans for staff during the coronavirus pandemic as “a national disgrace.”

FAA Denies Request For Extension Of Pilot-Records Rule Comment

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The FAA has rejected a multi-organization request for more time to provide feedback on its proposed changes to the Pilot Records Database, retaining the June 29 comment deadline published in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM).

WestJet Adds Frequencies, International Travel For July

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WestJet’s revamped July scheduled doubles its June timetable and adds international flying for the first time since late March.

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