Aviation Daily Roundup: October 14, 2021

Daily Memo: Air India’s New Owner Must Face Debt, Fleet, LCC Competition Issues

Tata Group won the bidding contest, but now faces many challenges in operating its new acquisition as a viable business.

Wizz Air Targets Ukraine After Country Signs EU Open-Skies Treaty

The European Union and Ukraine have reached an agreement on a common aviation area after 15 years of negotiations.

Air Astana Looks To Capture Demand For ‘Lifestyle’ Destinations

Kazakhstan’s Air Astana is aiming to tap into demand for longer stays outside traditional seasons with the addition of twice-weekly flights to Phuket, Thailand.

Alitalia Operates Last Flight As Successor ITA Prepares To Take Off

Alitalia made its last flight Oct. 14, bringing an end to more than 70 years of operations as successor Italia Trasporto Aereo (ITA) prepares its launch.

Ryanair Returns To UK Domestic Market

The ULCC will resume UK domestic service in December after a hiatus of almost a year.

Breeze Airways Sees Large E190 Fleet In Its Long-Term Plan

U.S. startup Breeze Airways sees a long-term place for Embraer E190-series regional jets in its network even with larger, more efficient Airbus A220s on the way, as the carrier focuses on filling domestic and international niches that align with its strategy.

UK Regulator Rebuilds State Of Design Capacity Post-Brexit

The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has rebuilt its State of Design capabilities after delegating the task to EASA almost two decades ago.

Norway’s Flyr To Lease Six New 737 MAXs From Air Lease Corp.

Norwegian startup Flyr has signed a letter of intent with Air Lease Corporation for six Boeing 737-8s, which are set to be delivered directly from Boeing in the first half of 2022.

Indonesia, Singapore Deploy Differing Reopening Strategies

After 18 months, the Indonesian government has reopened its Bali and Riau Islands provinces for foreign tourists on Oct. 14.

Flair Eyes ‘Non-Existent’ Canada-U.S. Weekend Market

ULCC Flair Airlines is hoping to open up the U.S. short-break market for Canadian travelers by price stimulation.

UH2 Raises Funds For Fuel-Cell Flight Testing

Universal Hydrogen (UH2) has raised an additional $62 million in funding to take the startup through initial flight testing of its hydrogen fuel-cell propulsion conversion for regional turboprops.

Alitalia operates last flight as ITA prepares to take off, Flair eyes 'non-existent' Canada-U.S. weekend market, Ryanair returns to the domestic market, and more. Take a look at the daily roundup of air transport news.

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