Aviation Daily Roundup: June 15, 2021
Former Flybe Head To Become TAP Portugal CEO
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TAP Portugal will appoint former Flybe CEO Christine Ourmieres-Widener to become the company’s new CEO.
ICAO Finalizes Technical Specifications For Vaccine Validation
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ICAO has published technical specifications for a “visible digital seal” (VDS), which is a barcode that can store validated coronavirus test results and COVID-19 vaccination certificates.
Daily Memo: CFM ‘Open Fan’ Project Confirms Airbus, Boeing Plans
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CFM’s plan for an extensive technology demonstration program toward 20% better fuel efficiency is going one step further in the direction Airbus is taking for hydrogen use.
Lufthansa Updates Guidance, Mulls Capital Increase
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Lufthansa Group is forecasting positive cashflow in the second quarter and aiming for an adjusted EBIT margin of 8% or more in 2024, as preparations for a capital increase begin.
Royal Jordanian Makes Headway In Lessor Negotiations
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Royal Jordanian has reached an agreement with one of its larger lessors and is in final negotiations with three other lessors, as part of the carrier’s post-pandemic restructuring.
EU, U.S. Reach ‘Understanding’ On Long-Running Aircraft Subsidy Dispute
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The EU and the U.S. have reached an “understanding” on a dispute over aircraft subsidies that has rumbled on for almost 17 years, agreeing to suspend tariffs for five years, government officials from both sides said June 15.
Spirit Airlines Plots Return To Growth In Back-Half 2021
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Spirit Airlines plans to resume capacity growth from pre-pandemic levels during the 2021 third quarter (Q3), fueled by an expansion in Miami and faster than expected training of new crewmembers.
Quito Makes ‘Gradual But Steady’ Recovery
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Quito’s Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) has marked its recovery progress one year after reopening for commercial flights, including the return of two-thirds of its pre-pandemic airlines.
Air Canada To Launch Slew Of Boeing 767 Freighter Routes
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Air Canada is preparing to roll out an all-cargo service using “several” Boeing 767-300ER converted freighters, with Toronto Pearson (YYZ) acting as the primary hub.
WestJet Introduces Amsterdam Route, Resumes London Gatwick
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Canada’s WestJet is expanding its international network to include Amsterdam, the largest city in the Netherlands, as well as resuming service to London Gatwick (LGW).
Pandemic Drives Emirates To First Annual Loss In Three Decades
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Emirates Airline’s CEO says the Gulf carrier’s underlying strength and sustained profit record will help it to bounce back from the pandemic faster than many other airlines.
Viva Sees Positive Trends For Colombia As COVID Cases Stabilize
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After a promising period of recovery near the end of 2020, Colombia began battling a third wave of coronavirus infections in early 2021.
Belgian Regional Operator Air Antwerp Fails
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The COVID-19 crisis has claimed another airline victim in the form of small Belgian regional carrier Air Antwerp.
Italian Cargo Startup Aliscargo Airlines Eyes Long-Haul Opportunity
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Milan Malpensa-based Aliscargo Airlines is launching with a pair of Boeing 777-200ERs, operating long-haul dedicated freighter flights to Asia Pacific and North American destinations.
Tajikistan’s Somon Air Looks Toward Boeing 767 Operations
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Tajikistan-based Somon Air plans to order two Boeing 767-300ERs which could enter service in 2021.
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