Aviation Daily Roundup: June 28, 2021

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Despite Azul’s recent declaration that it was exploring consolidation options in Brazil, GOL has made the first move with its intent to acquire domestic carrier MAP Transportes Aéreos (MAP).

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Alaska Airlines will discontinue service between New York JFK and Los Angeles International (LAX) in October, the carrier confirmed, leaving the highly competitive cross-country market while it focuses resources elsewhere.

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Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport has opened the refurbished and expanded Departure Hall 1 with the aim of increasing passenger flow.

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Newly launched Icelandic LCC PLAY is about to receive its second Airbus A321neo, after increasing its total funding to $90 million through an initial public offering (IPO) that was eight times over-subscribed.

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The European Commission (EC) has approved €4.8 million ($5.7 million) in support for long-haul leisure carrier Air Belgium, which transitioned to freight operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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PARIS—French long-haul operator Air Caraibes has restarted flights to Haiti and the Dominican Republic and taken delivery of its second Airbus A350-1000; the carrier is predicting “good momentum” for the 2021 summer season.  

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WASHINGTON—The FAA plans to mandate three modifications to Boeing 737 Next Generation (NG) nacelles linked to a pair of inflight fan-blade failures that caused significant damage outside the engine and led to one passenger fatality. 

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ZURICH—Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) CEO Dieter Vranckx is hopeful that the implementation of cost-cutting measures designed to save some CHF500 million ($544 million) will be enough for the Lufthansa subsidiary to overcome the impact of the global pandemic.

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Cathay Pacific plans to increase its passenger capacity over the next few months as it benefits from reductions in some cross-border travel restrictions.

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China’s highly anticipated Chengdu Tianfu Airport (TFU) in Sichuan province commenced operations on June 27, making Chengdu the third Chinese city to boast dual international air hubs, after Beijing and Shanghai. 

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Indonesian LCC Super Air Jet (SAJ) has secured its air operator’s certificate (AOC), paving the way for the launch of 10 destinations from the country’s capital Jakarta.

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Finnish fuel innovator Neste has set up a supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at Cologne airport, aiming to capitalize on increased demand for the kerosene replacement, including from air freight operators. 

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SINGAPORE—LCC Scoot is actively pursuing “commercial opportunities” around Southeast Asia by leveraging Singapore Airline’s (SIA) group capabilities, while maintaining an agile approach to fleet management to respond to market demand.

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VoltAero, a startup designing a family of hybrid-electric aircraft for private and commercial flights, is proceeding with testing of its Cassio 1 prototype after if reached the 100-flight mark in mid-June.

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