Daily Memo: LCCs Descend On Miami International Airport
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Spirit Airlines is looking to cement its status as South Florida’s premier ULCC with new service out of Miami International Airport (MIA) beginning in September.
WestJet Adding Boeing 737 Freighters Amid Cargo Push
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WestJet will integrate at least four 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCFs) to its expanding cargo strategy and plans to have at least two operating when its first dedicated freighter service is launched early in 2022, the airline’s top cargo executive said.
Southwest Airlines Longtime CEO Gary Kelly To Step Aside In 2022
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After serving at the helm of Southwest Airlines for nearly 17 years, CEO Gary Kelly will “transition roles” in February 2022, stepping aside from leading the Dallas-based carrier to serving as its Executive Chairman.
Changi’s Profits Tank As Subsidiaries Shine During Pandemic
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SINGAPORE—Changi Airport Group’s (CAG) international airports, especially China’s Chongqing (CKG) and Russia’s Sochi (AER), have remained profitable thanks to a rebound in domestic traffic and the sharing of best practices amongst the Changi Airport International (CAI) portfolio.
Helvetic Airways Takes Delivery Of First E195-E2 From Embraer
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Swiss regional carrier Helvetic Airways has taken delivery of the first of four PW1900G-powered E195-E2s, becoming the first operator worldwide to fly both the E190-E2 and the larger E195-E2 variant.
Eve Expands UAM Vertiport Relationship With Skyports
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Infrastructure alliances are forming as the launch of advanced air mobility draws nearer. Flights with the new aircraft can begin using existing helipads and airports, but dedicated vertiports will be needed to bring services closer to customers.
Finnair, Juneyao Air To Deepen Ties Through Joint Business Partnership
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Finnair and Juneyao Air will enter into a joint business partnership from July 1 to cooperate commercially on flights between Helsinki and Shanghai, as well points beyond in China and Europe.
Austrian Airlines Ends ‘Preighter’ Ops As Long-Haul Demand Returns
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Austrian Airlines is reconverting two Boeing 777-200ERs that had been used for cargo amid the COVID-19 crisis back to passenger configurations to meet the return of long-haul demand.
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