Aviation Daily Roundup: September 13, 2021

Chevron, Gevo Tie Up On SAF Production

Energy giant Chevron and renewable fuel producer Gevo have signed an LOI to build one or more facilities to process inedible corn into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Australian Regulator Blocks Qantas-Japan Airlines Pact

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has denied authorization for Qantas Airways and Japan Airlines (JAL) to coordinate flights between Australia and Japan.

Daily Memo: Beleaguered Southeast Asian Airlines Look To Wipe The Slate Clean

The more carriers which take advantage of this avenue, the greater the imperative may be for others to follow.

Hainan Airlines Gets Liaoning Fangda Group As Strategic Investor

Hainan Airlines will likely see Liaoning Fangda Group become its controlling shareholder after it picked the conglomerate to be its strategic investor to navigate the group out of bankruptcy.

Korean Air Withdraws From AAPA In Efficiency Drive

Korean Air has opted to leave the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) as it adjusts its industry group commitments following the impact of the COVID-19 crisis.

Aeroservis L-410 Crashes In East Siberia

A Let L-410 turboprop aircraft crashed near the village of Kazachinskoe, 490 km (265 nm) north-west from Irkutsk in Russia’s East Siberia at 10:47 p.m. local time (10:47 a.m. EDT) on Sept. 12.

TSA Increases Penalty Amounts For Mask Violations

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is increasing the range of civil penalties that could be imposed on individuals violating federal mask mandates at airports and on commercial aircraft.

Breeze Expands A220 Order Book; Looks For New Airport Partners

U.S. startup Breeze Airways has expanded its Airbus A220-300 order book by 20 aircraft, bringing its order total for the type to 80.

Asian Carriers Set Sights On Net Zero Emissions Target

The members of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) have jointly committed to the goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, highlighting the need for more focus on sustainable fuel infrastructure.

IATA Picks Ex-SIA Exec As New Asia-Pacific VP

IATA has named former Singapore Airlines executive Philip Goh as its new regional VP.

Sun Country Eyes Minneapolis As Key To Growth Plans

Sun Country Airlines is holding steady on its third quarter revenue forecast range of $170-175 million, pointing to strong rebound in charter business and steady cargo flying offsetting weakness in scheduled service demand.

Wizz Air To Hire 1,000 Staff Before Year End; Temporary Pay Cut Ended

The recruitment drive will support the arrival of new aircraft joining Wizz Air’s fleet, but the airline could not confirm several media reports regarding a potential new order for another 100 Airbus A320 family aircraft.

Spirit Aero Wins Big With Federal Support For Aerospace Firms

The U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) has identified 313 aerospace businesses to be awarded $482.3 million in funding, with Spirit Aerosystems garnering the lion’s share at more than $70 million.

TSA increases penalty amounts for mask violations, Spirit Aero has won the largest chunk of funding of 313 aerospace businesses identified by the U.S. Department Of Transport, Australian regulators have blocked a Qantas-Japan airline pact and more. Take a look at the daily roundup of air transport news.

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