Aviation Daily Roundup: June 23

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U.S. airlines continue to raise funds at a breakneck pace, with plans to tap Wall Street for close to $10 billion in new financing this week.

South African carrier Comair has received a non-binding expression of interest from a potential investor, which could support the airline’s plan for a Nov. 1 relaunch.

Europe’s LCCs are operating the first of their post-shutdown flights as Europe’s summer season gets underway.

Dubai, the home base of Emirates Airline, will reopen fully to foreign travelers July 7, the emirate announced June 21.

Despite cabin retrofits being hit hard last year due to airline cutbacks, spend on interior equipment and furnishings will still account for the largest share of the segment at 41%. The PTF market, which has seen several passenger aircraft become freighters, will account for 9% of Europe's modifications segment, according to Aviation Week data.

South African regional and commuter carrier Airlink has applied to the country’s High Court to block plans to put a rescue scheme for South African Airways (SAA) to a creditors’ vote this week.

French airlines have warned that after months of COVID-19-related shutdown, the gradual recovery of the air transport sector may prove fatal for some carriers.

The European Commission (EC) and Japan have signed a bilateral civil aviation safety agreement (BASA) to simplify processes and increase trade between the two sides.

The Hong Kong Airport Authority (HKAA) has signed a five-year HK$35 billion ($4.5 billion) loan with 21 local and international banks to fund its Three-Runway System (3RS) project and other capital expenditures.

Growing demand for freight capacity has led cargo specialist DHL Express to increase its Middle East and North Africa (MENA) fleet with the addition of two Boeing 767-300Fs.