U.S. Airlines Cargo Carried & Utilization (January 2019-August 2021)
An examination of data between January 2019 and August 2021 shows air cargo usage and tons carried trends are continuing an upward trajectory.
Aeroflot Launches International Flights From Krasnoyarsk Hub
The Russian flag-carrier opened the East Siberia base back in May with three Boeing 737-800 aircraft based at the airport.
AirAsia Discusses A321neo Freighter With Airbus
AirAsia has unveiled the first aircraft in its planned narrowbody freighter fleet, and in the longer-term the carrier is interested in the prospect of a freighter version of the Airbus A321neo.
Air Canada: Recovery Is Faster Than Expected In Most Markets
Air Canada believes it can return to 2019 capacity levels by 2023, sooner than it previously forecast, citing encouraging trends since Canada’s borders reopened to vaccinated travelers in September.
European Commission, Gates Partner To Accelerate Clean Technologies
The EC and Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Catalyst have launched the EU-Catalyst partnership to accelerate commercial deployment of technologies to help Europe meet its commitment to reduce its net-carbon emissions 55% by 2030.
New Gulf Cargo Carrier Outlines Fleet Plans
New Middle East freight carrier MENA Cargo aims to add “at least three to four” more aircraft for its fleet in the next 12 months and is aiming to have 15 to 20 aircraft in the longer term.
Lufthansa Group Subsidiaries Post First Positive Signs Since Pandemic
Austrian Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) and Brussels Airlines have reported their first positive financial signs since the global pandemic took hold.
Large-Scale SAF Production Plans Drawn Up For Sweden
Scandinavian Airlines plans to partner with three fuel-sector companies to investigate large-scale production of synthetic sustainable aviation fuel in Sweden.
FAA Not Expecting ‘Significant’ Staff Losses Linked To Vaccine Mandate
FAA Administrator Steve Dickson is not anticipating “significant” agency staffing issues linked to workers not complying with a broader COVID-19 vaccine mandate, and reassured lawmakers that contingency plans are in place to handle potential disruptions.
Daily Memo: Aerospace Has Supply Chain Issues, But Not Those Issues
The big, scary supply chain issue haunting the aerospace industry is actually the fragility and weakening position of lower-tier suppliers whose fate depends on the robustness of a commercial aero recovery.
The FAA’s compliance with recently enacted aircraft certification reforms is progressing, the agency’s top official said, underscoring that required changes combined with other agency initiatives are changing how the regulator works with companies, notably Boeing.
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