Aviation Daily Roundup: June 22

June 22, 2020

Corsair Negotiating Rescue Plan With French Government

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French airline Corsair is negotiating a rescue plan which could involve new shareholders, a source has told Aviation Daily, confirming information initially reported by online publication La Tribune.

Aviation Firms Gear Innovations Toward Mitigating COVID-19 Risk

Credit: Etihad Airways
Five aviation industry suppliers have devised solutions aimed at mitigating the spread of COVID-19, including a risk-assessment app, an immunity “passport,” cabin air supply modifications and hands-free aircraft lavatories.

Lufthansa Works To Avoid Grounding, Stave Off Insolvency

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Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr said the airline has made ample preparations to avoid a grounding, in case an extraordinary general assembly rejects the company’s multi-billion bailout on June 25 and the airline is forced to file for insolvency proceedings.

Bain, Cyrus Offer Final Bids For Virgin Australia

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The contest to select a new owner for Virgin Australia has entered the final stages, with the two remaining bidders presenting proposals that call for retaining the core parts of the airline’s operations.

Delta To Be First U.S. Carrier Resuming Flights To China

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Delta Air Lines plans to resume service between Seattle and Shanghai via Seoul Incheon on June 25, becoming the first U.S. airline to return to China since flights were suspended in early February as the COVID-19 outbreak escalated.

LOT Polish Airlines Seeking Second AOC—For A Subsidiary

Credit: Joe Pries
LOT Polish Airlines has confirmed that it has applied for a second air operator’s certificate (AOC) for a subsidiary that is also named “LOT Polish Airlines.”

Interview: Philadelphia International Airport CEO Chellie Cameron

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Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) CEO Chellie Cameron describes the U.S. East Coast international gateway’s “runway to recovery” plan.

Virgin Atlantic Resuming Flights To 17 Additional Destinations

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UK long-haul carrier Virgin Atlantic plans to relaunch services to 17 more destinations in August, building on five previously announced routes scheduled to return in late July.

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