Aviation Daily Roundup: June 22, 2021

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Acquisition talks between Canadian leisure-travel company Transat and businessman Pierre Karl Peladeau have officially ended, leaving Transat to explore financing options as its airline Air Transat works to restart operations on July 30. 

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In the aftermath of the collapse of Stobart Air, Aer Lingus is in discussions with startup Emerald Airlines over the new carrier beginning regional operations on the Irish flag-carrier’s behalf earlier than scheduled.

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Air France plans to increase its connections with SNCF French Railways by adding seven new routes to their combined network.

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Delta Air Lines said it plans to hire 1,000 more pilots by Summer 2022, as the air travel recovery continues to gather strength across the U.S.

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WASHINGTON—The FAA formally unveiled its new internal safety reporting program for Aviation Safety (AVS) office employees, providing what the agency and lawmakers hope will be an opportunity to flag troublesome issues and spot trends before they become significant safety risks. 

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The EU and several South Asian nations have signed a new agreement aimed at strengthening cooperation between their respective aviation authorities.

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An Indian court has approved a takeover plan for Jet Airways, a major step toward the revival of the grounded airline.

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LONDON—London-based aviation-services firm Air One Aviation is acquiring two flight-training businesses, UK-based Quadrant Systems Limited (QSL) and Sharjah-based Pier Seven Aviation FZC.

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Vietnam Airlines appears set to be saved from collapse by three local banks that have committed to loan the carrier VND4 trillion ($174 million). 

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Boeing could do with some good news on the 737 MAX program and this duly arrived on June 18 with the apparently flawless first flight of the long-delayed 737-10—the longest, and likely final derivative of the storied twinjet family.

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Singapore-headquartered lessor Avation has renegotiated its order for eight ATR 72-600s, canceling firm orders for six aircraft and changing delivery dates for the remaining two.

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Norwegian Group has rejected media speculation that it plans to close Irish subsidiary Norwegian Air International (NAI), however a greater focus on simplicity could ultimately lead to some consolidation among its five air operator’s certificates (AOCs).

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Vietnam Airlines has been granted permission to operate flights to Canada, paving the way for the flag-carrier’s first services to the North American country.

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