Aviation Daily Roundup: Nov. 14
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Cathay Defers Orders To Reduce 2020 Fleet Growth
AirbusThe Cathay Pacific Group will defer some aircraft deliveries and accelerate the retirement of others as it responds to a sharp drop in demand caused by the civil unrest in Hong Kong.
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LATAM Rebounds, Earns Q3 Net Profit On International Capacity Cuts
Rob FinlaysonLATAM Airlines Group’s fortunes rebounded in the third-quarter, as the company’s moves to trim international capacity helped produce its first quarterly net profit of 2019.
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Southwest Pilots Say Work Still Needed On MAX Changes
Sean BroderickThe Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA) does not expect simulator training to be part of the 737 MAX return-to-service (RTS) requirements, but concedes that pending evaluations, including some that its pilots will participate in, could change things.
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South African Airways CEO Warns Strike Will Endanger Airline
Rob FinlaysonSouth African Airways (SAA) has canceled “nearly all” domestic, regional and international flights scheduled for Nov. 15-16 after the South African Cabin Crew Association (SACCA) and National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) announced industrial action.
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Jetstar Pilots Seek Permission For Strike Ballot
Rob FinlaysonA union representing Jetstar pilots is asking regulators for permission to ballot its members to gain approval for strike action.
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Avianca Returns To Profitability, Executes Cost-Cutting Measures
Rob FinlaysonColombia’s Avianca Holdings recorded its first quarterly profit of 2019 despite a slight dip in revenues, as the company continues to cut costs in the face of weak regional economic conditions.
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Airbus Receives EASA BelugaXL Certification
AirbusEASA has awarded type certification to the Airbus BelugaXL, the latest generation of custom-built freighters used by the European manufacturer to transport major components between its factories.
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Shell Aviation To Support SkyNRG Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant
SkyNRGFuel distributor Shell Aviation will support development of Europe’s first dedicated sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production plant, planned to be built in the Netherlands by SAF supply-chain developer SkyNRG.
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