Aviation Daily Roundup: Mar. 31, 2021

Alaska Airlines Joins Oneworld, Sees Recovery Plan Benefits From Alliance

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Alaska Airlines became the 14th member of Oneworld on March 31, adding more than 30 cities to the global alliance’s network.

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Daily Memo: Norse Atlantic Startup Could Restart ‘Flag Of Convenience’ Fight

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Norse Atlantic Airways—the new startup from former Norwegian Air Shuttle execs Bjørn Kise and Bjørn Kjos and OSM Aviation co-founder Bjørn Tore Larsen—is seeking to position itself as a successor to Norwegian’s recently-abandoned long-haul, low-cost model.

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Airport Project In Pyrenean Microstate Draws Criticism

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The Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services (CCIS) of Andorra, a 77,000-inhabitant principality in the Pyrenees, is promoting the creation of an airport aimed at opening up the landlocked state starting in 2025.

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Korean Air-Asiana Merger Will Not Mean Layoffs, Woo Says

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Although Korean Air expects significant synergy savings from its merger with Asiana Airlines, there will be no large-scale redundancies or near-term fleet cuts resulting from the integration.

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Ground-Based Navaid Suppliers Form Alliance

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Navigation system suppliers have aligned to lobby the U.S. government for increased investment in legacy ground-based navigational aids.

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Quick Start Urged For Supplier-Focused Payroll Support

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Associations representing manufacturers, suppliers and repair stations are urging the U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) to quickly stand up the recently enacted payroll support program (PSP) aimed at companies that have not benefitted from similar, previous packages. 

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View From Routes: Travel Confusion Reigns In The UK

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The UK government introduced a new law this week making international travel “without good reason” a criminal offence in England subject to a £5,000 ($6,860) fine. 

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Bamboo Airways Cleared For London Heathrow Launch

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Bamboo Airways’ European expansion ambitions have taken a step forward after the Vietnamese carrier was granted takeoff and landing slots at London Heathrow (LHR) to operate six flights per week from May.

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Flair Builds Domestic Network, Adds Montréal

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Canadian ULCC Flair Airlines is expanding its network to include Montréal (YUL) from July as part of an ongoing strategy to stimulate domestic traffic.

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Backed By BA, ZeroAvia To Develop Hydrogen Propulsion For 50-Seaters

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Hydrogen propulsion pioneer ZeroAvia has secured an investment from British Airways (BA) and kicked off development of a fuel-cell power train for 50-seat-plus regional aircraft. 

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Air France May Shut Three Bases In Southern France

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Air France is considering closing its bases at Marseille (MRS), Nice (NCE) and Toulouse (TLS) as it restructures its domestic network.

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Air China, China Eastern Eye Long-Term Growth After Losses

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Air China and China Eastern Airlines both remained in the red for all four quarters of 2020, racking up annual net losses of CNY14.4 billion (£2.2 billion) and CNY11.8 billion respectively.

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China Southern Looks To Strengthen Cargo Capabilities, Domestic Network

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Despite recording a pandemic-driven CNY10.8 billion ($1.65 billion) net loss for 2020, China Southern Airlines is optimistic on the prospects for the aviation market in the longer term.

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As Alaska Airlines becomes the 14th member of Oneworld, travel confusion continues in the UK and Bamboo Airways is cleared for London Heathrow launch. Take a look at the daily roundup of air transport news. 

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