Aviation Daily Roundup: June 8, 2021
June 09, 2021
Daily Memo: A Supersonic Subfleet Would Bring Challenges Fast
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There is little doubt that the biggest obstacles between United Airlines’ plan to fly Boom Supersonic Overtures by 2030 and a United-liveried, delta-wing, needle-nosed aircraft pushing back from a gate carrying paying passengers will come between now and entry into service.

New Saudi Cargo Airline Appears As Emirates Increases Cool Capacity
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A Saudi Arabian aviation group is seeking a niche in the Middle East airfreight market with the creation of a new cargo airline.

Southwest Airlines Adds 34 Aircraft To Existing 737-7 Order
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Southwest Airlines added 34 Boeing 737-7 aircraft to its existing firm order for the model, citing improving revenue trends and a strong domestic travel recovery in the U.S.

European Carriers React As Bookings Rise; EasyJet Opens Malaga Base
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As several European countries progressively reopen for tourism and the number of vaccinated people increases, carriers are adding capacity.

New Montenegro Flag-Carrier To Start Operations
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Air Montenegro plans to start scheduled services June 10, less than six months after the demise of its predecessor, Montenegro Airlines.

Electra Unveils Eight-Seat ESTOL Regional Aircraft
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Regional air mobility startup Electra has unveiled its first commercial product, a hybrid-electric aircraft designed to fly a pilot and seven passengers up to 500 mi. with takeoff and landing distances of just 100 ft.

Ravn Alaska Commits To 50 Airflow ESTOL Aircraft
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Regional airline Ravn Alaska has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with startup Airflow for 50 electric logistics aircraft.

IndiGo Plans To Match New Aircraft Deliveries With Retirements
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Indian LCC IndiGo intends to keep taking its scheduled aircraft deliveries from Airbus despite the latest COVID-19 wave delaying the carrier’s recovery.

Hong Kong Extends Cathay’s Loan Drawdown By Another Year
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The Hong Kong government has agreed to extend the drawdown period of HK$7.8 billion ($1 billion) offered to Cathay Pacific by another year as the flagship carrier continues to cut costs.
From Southwest Airlines adding 34 aircraft to an existing 737-7 order to IndiGo planning to match new aircraft deliveries with retirements. Take a look at the daily roundup of air transport news.
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