ST Engineering Splits Portfolio Into Commercial, Defense
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Singapore Technologies Engineering will be simplifying its portfolio into commercial and defense divisions, replacing the sector-centric aerospace, electronics, land systems and marine entities.
FAA Issues Final 737 MAX Return-To-Service Requirements
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The FAA on Nov. 18 rescinded its ban on Boeing 737 MAX operations, releasing text of an airworthiness directive that codifies the steps airlines must follow before their MAXs can fly again.
Virgin Australia Relaunches, Outlines Product Changes
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Virgin Australia has emerged from voluntary administration with a new CEO and a revised business model that retains most core elements while making significant adjustments.
COVID-19 ‘Market Dislocation’ Causes SMBC Profits To Plummet
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Aircraft lessor SMBC Aviation Capital’s interim pre-tax profit for the first half has fallen to $17.3 million—less than a tenth of the $200 million profit the company posted for H1 2019.
Kenya Airways has temporarily stepped back from its joint venture with Air France-KLM because of a lack of schedule predictability amid the COVID-19 crisis.
United Unfazed By Southwest Moves In Chicago O’Hare, Houston
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United Airlines is not too concerned about Southwest Airlines’ recent decision to launch flights from Houston Intercontinental and Chicago O’Hare, concluding that its position in those hubs continues to be a point of strength.
U.S. Airlines Diverge On 737 MAX Return-To-Service Timelines
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U.S. carriers announced plans to return the Boeing 737 MAX to commercial service following news of the model’s ungrounding, but time lines for resuming commercial operations vary.
Daily Memo: Can Suppliers Win A Market Share Battle Between Airbus, Boeing?
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When Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun acknowledged in October that the Chicago-based OEM had lost narrowbody market share to its European rival, it was a foregone conclusion.
Delta Air Lines To Continue Blocking Middle Seats Through March 2021
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Delta Air Lines became the only U.S. carrier to commit to blocking off middle seats into next year, as the airline announced plans to continue restricting narrowbody load factors to 60% through March 30, 2021.
Airbus, Safran CEOs Cry Foul Over Europe’s Travel Mess
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The heterogeneous health and safety requirements passengers face when trying to travel within Europe are badly hurting the entire commercial aviation industry, the CEOs of two major OEMs are saying.
FAA Will Use Launch Vehicle Tracking System In 2021
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The FAA next year will begin using live telemetry data from commercial space vehicles to determine the extent of airspace it needs to protect during launch and re-entry operations.
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