Aviation Daily Roundup: September 20, 2021

Norway Competition Heats Up As Flyr Expands International Network

Norwegian startup Flyr is launching three new international routes from Oslo in October and increasing frequencies on flights to two leisure destinations in Spain.

Turkish Airlines, JetBlue To Deepen Codeshare Ties

A DOT application outlines 43 O&D city pairs that would be covered by a proposed extended codeshare partnership between Turkish Airlines and JetBlue.

Cathay Pacific Scales Back Its Capacity Expectations

Cathay Pacific says it is unlikely to meet its goals for restoring capacity in the 2021 fourth quarter because travel restrictions are not easing sufficiently.

Daily Memo: Lufthansa’s Capital Increase—Why Now?

Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr tried his best to convince investors of the plan for a €2.1 billion ($2.5 billion) capital increase the airline published Sept. 20.

Aviation Industry Welcomes UK Travel Rules Simplification

The aviation sector has welcomed the UK government’s move to simplify COVID-19 travel rules, saying the move is a step toward recovery and that it should help pent-up demand to be transformed into ticket sales.

Swedish Companies Agree To Biofuel Joint Venture

Sweden-based SCA, Europe’s largest private forest owner, and Nordic energy company St1 have established a joint venture to produce and sell liquid biofuels, including sustainable aviation fuel.

American Airlines Backs Gates’ Clean Energy Initiative

American Airlines has become an anchor partner in Breakthrough Energy Catalyst, investing $100 million in the Bill Gates-founded initiative to accelerate clean energy technologies needed to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

China Eastern Outlines Hainan Ambitions

China Eastern Airlines has launched an operational unit in Hainan where it plans to deploy 50 aircraft and increase domestic and international connectivity.

American Airlines backs Bill Gates's founded clean energy initiative, why Lufthansa has now chosen to increase their capital, Swedish companies agree to biofuel joint venture and more. Take a look at the daily roundup of air transport news.

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