Aviation Daily Roundup: Mar. 19, 2021

Embraer Reports Executive, Commercial Jet Delivery Spike

Credit: Joe Pries

Embraer said it saw a solid rebound in deliveries in the 2020 fourth quarter (Q4), as both executive and commercial aircraft show signs of resurgent demand. 

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British Airways Considers Sale Of Waterside Headquarters

Credit: Rob Finlayson

British Airways (BA) may sell its Waterside headquarters building next to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) as it assesses flexible working options for its office workers.

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Israel Presents New Bailout Plan To Support El Al

Credit: El Al

Israel’s ministry of finance announced a new bailout plan March 17 for its financially troubled flag carrier El Al Israel Airlines and its low-cost subsidiary Sun d’or.

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Daily Memo: United Airlines Adopts Trailblazing Path In Fighting Climate Change

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United Airlines’ ambitions for reversing climate change run far beyond the aviation industry. 

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Delta Air Lines Expects To Break Even In March

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Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian said he expects the company to finally break even in March, nearly a year after the coronavirus pandemic devastated demand for air travel across North America in spring 2020.

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Copenhagen Seeks To Kickstart Return Of Air Traffic

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Copenhagen Airport (CPH) said it has struck an agreement with its airlines that provides the necessary platform for a restart of traffic and routes to Denmark’s capital.

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American Airlines Plans Transatlantic Resumptions

Credit: Joe Pries

American Airlines is scaling up its transatlantic schedule over the coming weeks amid rising optimism that traffic will return in summer 2021.

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Air China Orders 18 A320neos From AFS Investments

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Air China has said it will purchase 18 Airbus A320neo family aircraft from AFS Investments, a wholly owned U.S.-based subsidiary of lessor GECAS. 

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Vienna Airport Expects 40% Of Pre-Crisis Traffic In 2021

Credit: Kurt Hofmann

Given the massive financial losses at many European hubs during the pandemic year, Vienna Airport (VIE) got off relatively lightly in announcing a loss of €76 million ($90 million) for 2020. 

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From Embraer reporting a strong rebound in deliveries in the 2020 fourth quarter to United Airlines adopting a trailblazing path in fighting climate change. Take a look at the daily roundup of air transport news. 

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