Aviation Daily Roundup: September 16, 2021

Air New Zealand, Airbus Study Hydrogen-Powered Aircraft Potential

Air New Zealand and Airbus have agreed to undertake a research initiative aimed at finding out how hydrogen-powered aircraft would work in the airline’s operations.

British Airways Operates ‘Perfect Flight’

British Airways (BA) has carried out a “perfect flight” from London Heathrow to Glasgow Airport to demonstrate progress in the fight against climate change.

Daily Memo: Embraer’s Turboprop Revival Hinges On U.S. Regionals Buy-In

In the age of transformation to a more sustainable way of flying and with revolutionary technologies not available yet, a new generation of turboprops look like a valid interim step.

Eurowings Becomes Latest Airline To Establish Stockholm Base

Lufthansa Group LCC subsidiary Eurowings will establish a new base at Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) from March 27, 2022, with plans to eventually offer flights from ARN to as many as 20 destinations.

Finnair Steps Back From Narrowbody Talks

Finnair has decided to extend the life of its existing narrowbodies, rather than continue with negotiations toward a new aircraft order.

Saudi LCC Flyadeal Reports Steady Growth Despite Pandemic

Saudi Arabian LCC flyadeal is reporting growth that has exceeded its expectations amid the challenging circumstances of the pandemic, its CEO said.

Shell Reveals Plans For Rotterdam SAF Production Facility

Royal Dutch Shell plans to build an 820,000-tons-a-year biofuels facility in Rotterdam, Netherlands, which should be among the biggest sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facilities in Europe.

Sky Express To Cooperate With American Airlines

Greek carrier Sky Express has entered into an interline agreement with American Airlines designed to boost inbound tourism from the US.

FAA Directive Mandates GE CF34-8 Inspections

The FAA has finalized a mandatory inspection program for GE CF34-8 engines to detect cracks in combustion liner outer shells that, if left to propagate, can cause the structure to buckle and, in extreme cases, trigger inflight shutdowns.

Southeast Asia Countries Introduce Reopening Plans

Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam have rolled out proposals and plans to reopen their respective borders, as the protracted lockdown brings the tourism industry in the region to its knees.

U.S. Carriers Adjust Vaccine Policies To Boost Worker Uptake

Southwest Airlines and United Airlines announced updated employee vaccination policies, as U.S. carriers experiment with carrots and sticks to incentivize greater vaccine uptake among their workers.

Hyundai, Urban-Air Port To Develop 65 Vertiports Worldwide

South Korean automaker Hyundai and UK startup Urban-Air Port plan to develop 65 urban vertiports at key locations worldwide.

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