Aviation Daily Roundup: September 9, 2021
Emerald Airlines Gains AOC To Operate Aer Lingus Flights
Emerald Airlines, the Irish operator scheduled to take over Aer Lingus’s regional operations, has been granted its Air Operator Certificate (AOC), the airline announced Sept. 8.
Emirates Flying 30 Of Its A380s, Including To South Africa
Emirates announced that it will be expanding its operations in and out of South Africa, boosting its schedule to 28 weekly flights from the end of October and bringing back its flagship aircraft.
U.S. Airlines Warn Of Autumn Slowdown On Delta Variant Surge
U.S. airlines warned of softening demand for post-Labor Day air travel, although they expect the weakness to subside in time for the winter holiday season.
Training School Launches New Aerobatic Airplane
European flight-training provider Bartolini Air has taken delivery of the first new CAP10C NG as launch customer of the re-introduced aerobatic airplane, which it uses for upset-recovery training.
EasyJet Rejects Takeover Bid, Unveils Rights Issue To Aid Recovery
EasyJet said it had rejected a takeover offer as it establishes plans for a £1.2 billion ($1.7 billion) rights issue and a new $400 million credit facility that should help protect it from the risk of a faltering pandemic recovery.
Demand, Trade-Ups Starting To Make Themselves Felt, Etihad CEO Says
Etihad Airways is seeing surges both in its bookings and in passengers trading up to premium cabins, according to Group CEO Tony Douglas.
Islander Arrives For Modification To Hydrogen Propulsion
Cranfield Aerospace Solutions has taken delivery of a Britten-Norman BN-2B Islander for conversion to zero-emission hydrogen-electric propulsion.
Daily Memo: European Industry Continues Hydrogen Brainstorming
The research and technology effort in Europe toward the use of hydrogen in commercial air transport is in full swing, but the readiness level varies depending on the industry segment.
Sunan Ruili Airlines Relaunches In Wuxi; New Airbus Order Possible
Named Sunan Ruili Airlines, the airline has also moved its headquarters from Kunming to Wuxi and opened a second hub at the latter city’s Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX).
Ryanair Still Has Appetite For MAX 10s, Analysts Believe
Airline analysts expect that ULCC Ryanair will eventually buy the Boeing 737 MAX 10, despite walking away from negotiations with the planemaker over an inability to agree on prices for the large-capacity model.
Spring Airlines Returns To Profitability, With Government Aid
China’s largest LCC Spring Airline has returned to profitability for the first half (H1) of 2021, joining China Express Airlines as one of the few listed airlines to post profits.
U.S. Commits To 3B Gal./Year SAF Target For 2030
The aim of the actions announced is to “re-establish U.S. credibility through ambitious domestic commitments ... [and] demonstrate leadership on aviation ambition at the International Civil Aviation Organization,” the White House said.
NIAR WERX On Growth Path With 777-300ER Conversion
For years, Wichita State University’s research and development arm, the National Institute for Aviation Research, has tried to recruit a large maintenance, repair and overhaul facility to Wichita.U.S. commits to SAF target by 2030, EasyJet rejects takeover bid, Emirates announces it will be expanding operations in South Africa and more. Take a look at the daily roundup of air transport news.
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