Aviation Daily Roundup: May 14

May 14, 2020

Rob Finlayson

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Ownership Change Triggers Aircastle Q1 Net Loss

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U.S.-based lessor Aircastle has posed a $34.2 million 2020 first quarter (Q1) net loss, driven by $34.8 million in costs related to its acquisition by Japanese investor Marubeni Corp. and Mizuho Leasing, which closed in March.

Emirates Airline To Resume Nine Routes

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Emirates plans to resume scheduled flights to nine destinations next week, as well as offering connections for passengers traveling between the UK and Australia.

Delta Adds 777 Fleet To Retirement List, Eyes Pilot Staffing

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Delta Air Lines will remove its Boeing 777s by year-end, further streamlining its fleet and bracing for a long recovery for long-haul passenger demand amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Brazil’s GOL To Reopen Three Bases, Increase Flying

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Credit: GOL GOL Linhas Aéreas is to reopen bases in Brazil at Foz de Iguacu (IGU), Navegantes (NVT) and Maringa (MGF) in May as the carrier seeks to restore services that were suspended because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

SkyWest To Pare 55 CRJs From Delta Regional Fleet

Credit: Joe Pries

SkyWest Airlines will see its Delta Air Lines regional fleet reduced by 55 Bombardier CRJ-200s, as carriers look to downsize their regional operations amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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