Aviation Daily Roundup: Mar. 22, 2021

March 23, 2021

Revamped D328eco Regional Turboprop Edges Closer To Market

Credit: Deutsche aircraft

If there is a resurgence in demand for fuel-efficient turboprops once commercial aviation recovers, Deutsche Aircraft plans to be ready.

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Ethiopian Airlines To Use African Union ‘Trusted Travel Pass’

Credit: Rob Finlayson

Ethiopian Airlines is rolling out ‘Trusted Travel Pass,’ an African platform that verifies COVID-19 medical information and aims to harmonize entry and exit screening across the continent.

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South African Airways Presses Ahead With Restructuring

Credit: Rob Finlayson

South African Airways (SAA) has cut its liabilities to R2.3 billion ($156 million) and cut 80% of its workforce, following a restructuring process that has lasted over a year.

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Delta Launches New Leisure Routes As U.S. Domestic Market Heats Up

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Delta Air Lines announced a series of new routes and expanded frequencies to domestic beach and mountain destinations, as carriers brace for an expected leisure travel surge.

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Electric Propulsion Promises Fast Coastal Commuting

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A Boston startup is taking a new look at wing-in-ground-effect vehicles through the lens of distributed electric propulsion, advanced flight control and hydrofoil lifting surface technology. 

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Daily Memo: How Will ESG Investing Change The Aerospace Industry?

Credit: CAE

Canadian pilot training and simulator leader CAE had a lot going on in 2020.

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Star Alliance To Establish Second Headquarters In Singapore

Credit: Joe Pries

Star Alliance will set up a second headquarters in addition to its Frankfurt office. 

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Brookfield Dives Into Aero, Hires Former Air Canada CEO Rovinescu

Credit: Air Canada

Brookfield Asset Management, already a major asset manager in real estate, infrastructure, renewable power, private equity (PE) and credit markets, will dive into the aerospace sector after hiring recently retired Air Canada president and CEO Calin Rovinescu as an advisor.

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Europe Restrictions, Travel Warnings Dampen Airlines’ Summer Hopes

Credit: Fraport AG

PARIS—Warnings from officials about international travel and tightening coronavirus restrictions in several countries are threatening European airlines’ hopes for a much-needed summer recovery in air travel demand.  

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Air New Zealand To Resume Hobart; Government Extends Support

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Air New Zealand plans to launch a year-round route between Auckland and Hobart when a two-way transtasman bubble is started.

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Rex Reverses Decision To Suspend Regional Routes

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Australian carrier Regional Express (Rex) has backtracked on its decision to cut five regional routes after the country’s government extended a support program.

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China Airlines Ends 747 Operations With Farewell Flight

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China Airlines ceased Boeing 747-400 operations on March 20 following a farewell flight over Japan, retiring the type after 28 years of service.

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From a resurgence in demand for fuel-efficient turboprops once commercial aviation recovers to how will ESG investing change the aerospace industry? Take a look at the daily roundup of air transport news. 

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