Aviation Daily Roundup: March 7, 2022

United Vies With Delta For South Africa Frequencies

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United Airlines has applied to the U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) to launch a second route to Cape Town (CPT) alongside its existing service from Newark (ERW). The Chicago-based carrier wants to connect the South African city with Washington Dulles (IAD) three times per week from Nov. 17. Flights would operate year-round using Boeing 787-9 aircraft.

China’s Cainiao Ramps Up Freight Partnership With Qatar, Atlas Air

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Hangzhou, China-based logistics company Cainiao is increasing its freight capacity to the Americas in response to growing e-commerce demand. Cainiao, a subsidiary of Chinese conglomerate Alibaba, is partnering with Qatar Airways and Atlas Air to link Hong Kong to North and South America.

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Embraer Launches E190, E195 Passenger-To-Freighter Conversions

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Embraer has launched passenger-to-freighter conversions for the E190F and E195F, aiming to meet growing e-commerce demand and catering to the sector’s need for fast deliveries and decentralized operations, the manufacturer said March 7. The conversions will be carried out at Embraer’s facilities in Brazil and entry into service is planned for 2024.

Aeroflot Halts International Flights As War Upends Airlines, Traffic

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Russian carrier Aeroflot is suspending all international flights starting March 8, while Eastern European ULCC Wizz Air has confirmed that four of its aircraft remain stranded in Ukraine. In a March 5 update, Aeroflot announced that a “temporary suspension” of all international flights, affecting Aeroflot, Rossiya Airlines and Aurora Airlines. Booked passengers will be offered a full refund.

Iceland’s PLAY Names New Aviation Operations Head

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Icelandic LCC PLAY has appointed Icelandair and WOW Air veteran Guðni Ingólfsson as aviation operations MD, replacing company co-founder Arnar Már Magnússon, who will return to his work as cockpit crew. “Arnar is a pilot and has decided to return to the pilot’s seat and start flying full time,” PLAY said March 4. “Arnar will, however, continue to handle aviation-related projects at the company.”

Boeing Halts Russian Titanium Sourcing; No Word On JV With Supplier

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Boeing is no longer purchasing titanium from Russia, a move that will speed up the company’s push to diversify its supply of the raw material and could affect its partnership with major supplier VSMPO-AVISMA. “We have suspended purchasing titanium from Russia,” Boeing said March 7, confirming a Wall Street Journal report.

Daily Memo: Where Things Stand In The Qatar Airways Vs. Airbus Dispute

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Russia’s war in Ukraine and its broad and deep fallout for the industry has been the dominant theme across aviation for the past two weeks. In less dramatic times, preparations for a high-profile London trial would have grabbed a lot more of the headlines. The long-standing dispute between Qatar Airways and Airbus over surface degradation of the A350 and the associated claims and counterclaims continues.

United vies with Delta for South Africa frequencies, China’s Cainiao ramps up freight partnership with Qatar, Atlas Air and more. Take a look at the daily roundup of air transport news.

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