Azul Tempers Short-Term Hopes Amid Second COVID-19 Wave
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Despite some near-term uncertainty created by a second wave of COVID-19 infections in Brazil, Azul is maintaining a positive outlook, particularly as vaccinations become more widespread in the country.
Biden Trade Office Suspends Airliner Tariffs On UK In Goodwill Gesture
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WASHINGTON—The Biden administration is picking up on a British goodwill gesture associated with the long-running World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute between Europe, Airbus, the U.S., and Boeing over illegal subsidies to build large commercial aircraft.
Lufthansa Moves Ahead With Long-Haul Fleet Renewal
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FRANKFURT—Lufthansa Group plans to phase out eight long-haul aircraft types over the next few years and sees no prospect of returning the Airbus A380 or A340-600 back to service.
Ryanair Eyes Up To 70% Of Normal Traffic, Plans Belfast City Return
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Ryanair hopes to fly up to 70% of 2019 passenger numbers this summer if governments exempt from quarantine travelers who have received a COVID-19 test or vaccine.
Pandemic Forces Adjustments In Etihad Transformation Plan
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The COVID-19 crisis hit Etihad Airways just as the Abu Dhabi-based carrier was starting to see the fruits of a transformation program that began in 2017.
Austrian, SWISS Post Major Losses; More Radical Resizing Probable
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Lufthansa subsidiaries Austrian Airlines and Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) have reported substantial losses for 2020 and further fleet reductions at both carriers are possible.
Kelly Ortberg’s quiet departure from the executive ranks of Raytheon Technologies was a jolt to some veterans in the aerospace business community, where he has long been regarded as an exceptional talent in the prime of his career.
Oceania Retains Fundamental Demand Strength, Boeing Says
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AUCKLAND—The Oceania region continues to have strong underlying demand factors that will help drive the rebound in traffic and aircraft deliveries in the post-pandemic period, according to Boeing’s latest forecasts.
French Minister Puts Pressure On Brussels In Air France Bailout Talks
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PARIS—Talks with the European Commission on plans for a second Air France bailout will last as long as is necessary to reach a fair agreement, French transport minister Jean-Baptiste Djebbari said March 4.
Europe Launches Audit Of Air Passenger Rights During Pandemic
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PARIS—The European Court of Auditors (ECA) has launched an audit to examine whether air passenger rights have been safeguarded effectively during the COVID-19 crisis.
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