Aviation Daily Roundup: October 20, 2021

Toronto To Become Lufthansa’s First Boeing 787-9 Destination

Lufthansa says Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) will be the first destination for its new Boeing 787-9s when the aircraft commence operations in 2022.

Thai AirAsia Aims For $500M In Fundraising Campaign

The parent company of Thai AirAsia, Asia Aviation (AAV), is planning to raise THB17.9 billion ($536 million) as it hopes to position itself for Thailand’s border reopening Nov. 1.

Daily Memo: UK Airlines Want SAF Support To Go With SAF Targets

In the run up to COP26, which the UK is hosting later this month in Glasgow, the government has set out a new sustainability strategy, with aviation and—in particular—sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) playing an important role in the broader aim to become a net-zero society by 2050.

DHL Air Austria Receives AOC, Prepares To Launch Operations

DHL Air Austria has received its Austrian air operator’s certificate (AOC) and is preparing to launch operations later this in 2021.

El Al Explores Equity Tie-Up With Israeli Rival Arkia

Israeli carrier El Al has started acquisition talks with competitor Arkia Israeli Airlines, although the discussions remain at an early stage.

EasyJet To Offer Lounge Access At Gatwick

UK LCC easyJet plans to offer passengers lounge access for the first time through a partnership with No1 Lounges at London Gatwick Airport.

French Airports Launch Legal Challenge Over Internal Flights Ban

French airports have lodged a legal challenge in Brussels over a planned French law that will ban the operation of internal flights on routes for which a rail alternative of 2.5 hours or less exists.

Aer Lingus, Iberia, KLM To Boost U.S. Schedules

Some of Europe’s major airlines are planning to expand their winter schedules on transatlantic routes as the U.S. plans to relax restrictions on vaccinated international air travelers starting Nov. 8.

Lufthansa, EasyJet Win Legal Backing For Air Berlin Asset Buys

Lufthansa and easyJet won backing from a European court over deals they undertook to buy Air Berlin assets, after the court dismissed two cases made by Polish airline LOT.

Sydney Sets Out $90 Million Plan To Lure International Carriers

The initiative is part of a wider A$530 million investment plan the New South Wales state government is offering to “supercharge” its tourism and travel economy.

Europe’s Airlines, Airports Call For New Travel Rules Approach

Europe’s travel and tourism industry is calling for a new approach to COVID-19 travel rules in the region, including the elimination of the color-code system introduced in 2020, as European leaders are due to meet in Brussels to discuss the next steps.

European Fleet Activity Figures Rising, Analysis Shows

European airline fleet activity is showing signs of a sustained recovery, with both the number of in-service aircraft and their time in the air rising in recent months.

United Airlines Plots Return To International Capacity Growth In 2022

United Airlines said it plans to operate more international capacity next year than in 2019, driven by expectations of a strong business travel recovery and relaxed entry restrictions across the Atlantic and Pacific.

European fleet activity rising, UK airlines seeking SAF support to meet SAF targets, Sydney sets out $90 million plan to lure international carriers, and more. Take a look at the daily roundup of air transport news.

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