Aviation Daily Roundup: October 19, 2021

Heathrow Gets Green Light To Raise Charges; Airlines React Angrily

The UK CAA will allow London Heathrow to raise passenger charges—but not as much as the airport had hoped for.

Azerbaijan Airlines Outlines Fleet Development Plan Through 2030

Government-owned Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) has outlined its fleet-renewal plans through 2030.

IAG Looks To Tackle Scope 3 Emissions

International Airlines Group (IAG) is expecting its fuel deliveries and aircraft-manufacturer processes to be net-zero within the next five to 10 years, as part of its crackdown on Scope 3 indirect emissions.

Ethiopian Airlines Signs Interline Agreement With South Africa’s Airlink

Ethiopian Airlines Group has also been expanding recently through setting up new airlines across the African continent.

GKN Aerospace Opens UK Technology Center

GKN Aerospace has opened its new Global Technology Center (GTC), which will prepare the technologies to help the company build components for the next generation of fuel-efficient aircraft.

Engineers Envision Hydrogen Regional Aircraft Of Future

European engineering services company Akka Technologies has unveiled its concept for a zero-emission regional aircraft.

Daily Memo: ITA’s Fresh Start Ambitions Will Soon Face A Tough Reality

More than four years after Alitalia filed for bankruptcy, its successor ITA Airways has finally taken to the skies, making its first flight Oct. 15 under a new blue livery.

Flights Demonstrate Capability To Reach 100% SAF

Two different approaches to reaching 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) use in aircraft have been tested in flight.

Lessors DAE, SMBC Secure Fresh Credit Lines

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has announced multiple financing deals worth $1.5 billion, while SMBC Aviation Capital has closed a $500 million bond offering, generating fresh liquidity for both companies.

EU, Qatar Sign Comprehensive Air Transport Agreement

The European Union and the state of Qatar have signed a comprehensive air transport agreement, upgrading rules and standards for flights.

The EU and Qatar sign a comprehensive agreement, Heathrow gets the green light to raise charges, ITA fresh ambitions face tough reality, and more. Take a look at the daily roundup of air transport news.

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