Aviation Daily Roundup: September 1, 2021

Electric Aircraft Tested At Dutch Airports

The Netherlands aerospace center Royal NLR is conducting a series of flights with an electric aircraft under an initiative to help airports gain knowledge on the feasibility, potential and handling of electric-powered aircraft.

Air Austral To Receive Further Loan From France

The carrier, based in the French overseas department of Réunion in the Indian Ocean, has been hit hard by travel restrictions relating to the COVID-19 pandemic.

African Airlines Continue To Lag; Financial Aid Needed, AFRAA Says

Extremely slow vaccination rates are hindering Africa’s recovery from the pandemic, the continent’s main airline representative body said Sept. 1.

Emirates To Take Final Airbus A380 Delivery In November

Emirates is bringing forward the delivery of the final three Airbus A380s it has on order, with the last of the aircraft set to join the fleet in November.

Japan Funds Scale-Up Of SAF From Woody Biomass

A Japanese industrial team led by Mitsubishi Power is to develop a commercial-scale supply chain for sustainable aviation fuel.

Air New Zealand Proposes Vaccine Mandate For More Workers

Air New Zealand is considering significantly expanding the number of its employees that are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

David Joyce Joins Boeing Board, Giambastiani Departing

Former GE Aviation chief David Joyce is joining Boeing’s board of directors, while Navy Adm. (ret.) Ed Giambastiani Jr. will leave at the end of the year, the company announced Aug. 31.

Namibia, Castlelake Reach Aircraft Lease Termination Agreement

The Namibian government has paid $109.5 million to the lessor of two Airbus A330-200s following the collapse of its national carrier.

Eastern Eyes Express Freight Market With 777 Conversion Program, Cargo Division

Eastern Airlines will launch a dedicated freighter business with a fleet of Boeing 777s modified using the company’s internally developed cargo conversion program tailored for volume-driven express operators.

Daily Memo: U.S. Carriers Embrace The Age Of Gauge

United Airlines’ July order to replace more than 200 50-seat regional jets with Airbus A321neo and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft cast a spotlight on the trend of airlines upgauging to larger single-aisle aircraft.

Aviation Coalition Pushes For Refundable SAF Tax Credit

Describing it as a “once-in-a-generation investment in combating the climate crisis,” a coalition of almost 70 organizations has urged the U.S. Congress to make a proposed tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) refundable and long term.

An aviation coalition is pushing for a refundable SAF tax, Air New Zealand proposes a vaccine mandate for workers, Air Austral are to receive further loans from France and more. Take a look at the daily roundup of air transport news.

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