Aviation Daily Roundup: May 16, 2022

JetBlue Angling For Hostile Takeover Of Spirit Airlines

JetBlue Airways is not backing down in its quest to acquire Spirit Airlines. In a letter issued May 16, JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes urged Spirit’s shareholders to vote against a competing offer from Frontier Airlines at an upcoming special shareholder meeting scheduled for June 10.

Daily Memo: Avianca Seeks To Write Next Chapter In Latin America Aviation Consolidation

Avianca has arguably driven consolidation in modern Latin America aviation history after its 2010 merger with TACA. But its latest moves to drive change in the region are different, reflecting the significant growth of LCCs in Latin America during the last decade.

Chinese Market Won’t Go Back To Normal, IATA’s Walsh Says

The way international airlines think about the greater Chinese market, including Hong Kong, has significantly changed over the course of the pandemic and the industry is now much more wary of Beijing’s policies, according to IATA Director General Willie Walsh.

Airlines Welcome UK SAF Transatlantic Flight Plans

Plans to operate the first net zero transatlantic flight in 2023 have been welcomed by Airlines UK, with the trade body’s CEO Tim Alderslade saying the initiative would help to support the development of a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry in the UK.

Archer, Joby Report Progress In eVTOL Testing, Production

Archer Aviation and Joby Aviation have both played down the potential effect of the FAA’s change in direction on eVTOL certification as they reported their first-quarter 2022 financial results.

Ryanair Adds To Boeing Critiques; Looks To ‘Reasonable’ Profits In 2023

In the latest high-profile criticism of Boeing, Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary said the U.S. aircraft manufacturer’s management needs to “up its game.”

COMAC’s First Production C919 Takes Flight; Price Higher Than Estimate

COMAC’s initial production C919 took flight for the first time on May 14 as the narrowbody nears entry to commercial service after years of delay.

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