Aviation Daily Roundup: November 23, 2021

Startup Flyv Aims To Connect The Unconnected

The airline, which is aiming to launch in Europe in 2023, plans to offer on-demand service between poorly connected markets with a heavy focus on business travelers.

Daily Memo: Flight Attendant Union Sets Sights On Delta Air Lines

For years, Delta Air Lines has been the only mainline U.S. carrier without unionized flight attendants.

GE Aviation Claims Industry First For Additive Manufacturing In MRO

The move comes as GE Aviation Engine Services Singapore prepares to hire 300 new staff in 2022 to get ready for the expected post-pandemic recovery in the Asia-Pacific region.

American Airlines, JetBlue Seek Dismissal Of DOJ NEA Antitrust Lawsuit

The airlines reject the notion that their Northeast Alliance implemented earlier this year amounts to a de facto merger.

Fresh Data Aims To Spur African Liberalization

A new study has revealed that only 39% of intra-African bilateral air service agreements have been liberalized, but the same report gives non-compliant countries detailed feedback, aimed at kickstarting the decades-old project.

Brussels Airlines Reopens More Africa Routes, Expands A330 Fleet

After reducing its intercontinental fleet from 10 aircraft to nine amid its turnaround program in 2020, Brussels Airlines now sees an opportunity to expand its long-haul offering again.

Airline CEOs Voice Surprise Support For Eco-Taxation In Europe

The CEOs of easyJet, Ryanair and Wizz Air each appeared to voice their support for “fair” eco-taxation during the Eurocontrol Aviation Sustainability Summit on Nov. 22.

Airline CEOs voice surprise support for eco-taxation in Europe, GE claims industry first for additive manufacturing, flight attendant union sets sights on Delta, and more. Take a look at the daily roundup of air transport news.

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