Aviation Daily Roundup: September 30, 2021

October 01, 2021

Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Boost SAF Commitments

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Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways have each signed large offtake agreements with new producers of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as both airlines aim to convert at least 10% of their annual jet fuel usage to low-carbon alternatives by 2030.



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Ryanair Group To Base Five 737-8200 In Vienna For Summer 2022

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Ryanair Group has announced the addition of five aircraft to its Vienna base to operate nine more routes during its summer 2022 schedule.



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Air Mauritius Gets Bailout To Exit Administration As Demand Returns

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After 17 months Air Mauritius will exit voluntary administration thanks to a UM12 billion ($280 mIllion) government loan. 



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JetBlue Extends Network To London Gatwick

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JetBlue Airways has expanded its presence in the U.S.-UK market by launching its second nonstop service to London.



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Europe’s Airlines Prepare Long-Haul Networks For U.S. Reopening

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European Airlines are readying their long-haul networks for a long-awaited rebound, following the news that the U.S. will be open to travelers from many countries starting in November.  



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Lawmakers Push FAA On Part 147 Update

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U.S. lawmakers eager to see the FAA wrap up a long-awaited rework of aviation technician education standards are pressuring the agency to meet its latest scheduled release date, which is months after the deadline set by law. 



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Czech Republic’s SmartWings Latest Newcomer To Heathrow

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Czech LCC SmartWings has begun services to London Heathrow, the latest in a string of new entrants to the UK’s hub airport.



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Airlines Commit To Timely Refunds After Pandemic Highlights Issue

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The European Commission (EC) has welcomed a commitment by 16 airlines to provide better information and timely reimbursements to passengers in case of flight cancellations.



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LATAM Secures New Financing From Investors Oaktree, Apollo

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LATAM Airlines Group has finalized a portion of its debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing as it continues to work through Chapter 11 restructuring. 



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ITA Signs Up For All-Airbus Fleet Ahead Of October Launch

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Italy’s new airline ITA has signed an MOU with Airbus and an agreement with Air Lease Corp. (ALC) for a total of 59 aircraft to start its transition from ex-Alitalia aircraft to a more modern fleet.



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Daily Memo: Domestic Vaccine Travel Mandate Would Do More Harm Than Good

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When the U.S. reopens its borders in November to international air travelers, all incoming foreign nationals will be required to be vaccinated, and to have had a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of departure to the U.S.  



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Europe’s airlines prepare long-haul networks for U.S. reopening, airlines commit to timely refunds after pandemic highlights issue, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue boost SAF commitments and more. Take a look at the daily roundup of air transport news.

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