JetBlue Seizes On Slot Opportunities In Partnership With American
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JetBlue Airways believes its new partnership with American Airlines will create flexibility to utilize more airport slots that were previously not available to the airline.
DVB Bank Selling Aircraft Asset Management Business
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German transport-finance specialist DVB Bank has agreed to sell its entire aviation investment and asset management business to joint venture partners Strategic Value Partners Global (SVPGlobal) and EnTrust Global’s Blue Sky Aviation.
U.S. Carriers Issue Upbeat Guidance On Improved Bookings
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A host of U.S. airlines forecast improved bookings for spring and summer travel, driven by continued positive momentum in COVID-19 case counts and vaccinations.
European Industry Debates Sustainable Aviation Fuel Targets
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PARIS—Europe’s pilots and airlines have called for a ramp-up of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and for European policy to ensure the fuels’ sourcing makes them truly sustainable.
Jet2, Ryanair To Draw On UK Government COVID-19 Loan
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LONDON—UK leisure carrier Jet2 and Irish LCC Ryanair are both planning to draw down funds under the Bank of England’s COVID Corporate Financing Facility (CCFF), which is set to close March 22.
UK Lawmakers Warn Government On Further Travel Restart Delays
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LONDON—The House of Commons transport committee has urged the UK government to release its travel restart plan on April 12 and to allow international travel to resume from May 17.
China Punishes Donghai Airlines After Inflight Scuffle
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China’s civil aviation regulator has suspended Donghai Airlines from applying for new routes, flights and capacity as punishment for an inflight scuffle between a pilot and a crewmember.
SINGAPORE—Australia and Singapore are holding discussions on an air travel bubble that would allow quarantine-free travel for residents between the countries from July.
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