Aviation Daily Roundup: September 26, 2023

September 27, 2023

‘Enlightened Mainlines’ Support The Regionals, Analysts Say

Credit: Joe Pries

The pandemic has thrown out the playbook in terms of typical downturn recovery, analysts say, but one common factor giving some airlines an edge is partnership.

Daily Memo: October Setting Up To Be A Scary Month For Aerospace

Credit: Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

October is looking ominous for aerospace and defense, and the boogeyman is Washington, D.C. 
 

SalamAir Reportedly Canceling All India Flights

Credit: Salamair

Omani LCC SalamAir is apparently canceling all its services to India following its inability to be allocated sufficient slots in the country.


 

American Airlines Files Appeal On NEA Decision

Credit: Joe Pries

American Airlines has officially appealed a court decision ordering the airline and JetBlue Airways to dismantle their Northeast Alliance (NEA), going alone in its challenge after JetBlue opted to focus on defending its proposed merger with Spirit Airlines in separate litigation. 
 

SAS Begins Evaluating Bids From Potential Investors

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Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has closed its search for potential equity investors and is now reviewing the bids, after several deadline extensions.
 

Canberra Airport Invests In Solar Thermal Power For SAF

Credit: Vast Solar

Australia’s Canberra Airport Group plans to invest in Vast Solar, a developer of concentrated solar thermal power systems, with an eye to using the renewable-energy technology to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
 

Turkish Airlines, Air New Zealand Weigh GTF-Related Groundings

Credit: Airbus

Turkish Airlines expects to ground 11-12 Airbus A320neo family aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan (GTF) engines by the end of 2023, although that number could be revised upwards. 
 

VoltAero On Track For Cassio 330 First Flight By Year-End

Credit: VoltAero

French startup VoltAero has confirmed that its hybrid-electric Cassio 330 general aviation aircraft remains on track for assembly by the end of 2023, and first flight early next year. 


 

AirBaltic Hires Advisors To Plan For Potential 2024 IPO

Credit: Joe Pries

Latvian carrier airBaltic is pressing ahead with its plans for an initial public offering (IPO), hiring STJ Advisors and Superia to guide it through the potential flotation.
 

From Canberra Airport investing in solar thermal power for SAF to SalamAir reportedly canceling all India flights. Take a look at the daily roundup of air transport news.

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