Aviation Daily Roundup: Nov. 22
Aviation Daily November 22, 2019
U.S. DOT Approves Delta-Virgin-Air France-KLM Joint Venture
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued final approval for a grant of global antitrust immunity to the transatlantic joint venture (JV) between Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic and Air France-KLM.
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Icelandair To Rationalize Network In 2020, Considers Future Fleet Options
In 2020 Icelandair will rationalize its network, which has been disrupted by the grounding of its Boeing 737 MAXs and evaluate replacements for looming gaps in its fleet.
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JAL Increases Jetstar Japan Stake To 50%
Japan Airlines (JAL) has boosted its stake in joint venture (JV) LCC Jetstar Japan, making it the dominant partner in the carrier.
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Interview: The Bookends Of Certification Reform
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen (D-Washington) will be among the chief authors of any new legislation to reform FAA’s aircraft certification process resulting from the various investigations into the Boeing 737 MAX..
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Investigators Unable To Explain Rolls-Royce Trent Panel Failures
Investigators have not pinpointed the cause of four Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engine inlet cowling panel failures, but regulators and Rolls are confident that changes, including a new design and reduced in-service inspection intervals, have sufficiently mitigated risks.
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Volotea Mulls Adding Destinations In North Africa
Volotea, the Barcelona-based carrier that specializes in linking secondary and tertiary European cities, is considering adding routes to North African cities in the wake of Aigle Azur’s demise, Volotea founder and CEO Carlos Munoz said.
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New Inspections Target Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 TEN, 7000 Air Seals
Operators of the latest Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 variant as well as the Trent 7000 face new inspections following word from the manufacturer of cracked air seals on out-of-service engines.
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