Aviation Daily Roundup: Jan. 20, 2021

January 21, 2021

Spirit Airlines Projects Its Size Will Surpass 2019 Levels This Year

Credit: Airbus

By the end of 2021, Spirit Airlines looks to surpass its 2019 size as a steady stream of expected aircraft deliveries will expand the ULCC’s fleet. 

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Aircastle Says Mid-Life Aircraft Demand Still Evident

Credit: Aircastle

Aircastle is seeing demand for some of its older-generation models but expects several of the 16 aircraft it had off-lease as of Nov. 30, 2020 to be sold for part-out, its top executive said.

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Thai AirAsia Set To Furlough 75% Of Staff

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LCC Thai AirAsia will reportedly put 75% of its staff on no-pay-leave beginning in February as it resizes the company to meet current passenger demand.

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Daily Memo: Malaysia Airlines, Thai Airways Near Restructuring Deals

Credit: Suvarnabhumi Airport

Two Southeast Asian flag-carriers are moving closer to completing major restructuring efforts that will help them reduce debt commitments and operate efficiently once demand returns.

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UK Studies Air Taxi Connection Between London Airports

Credit: Eve Urban Air Mobility Solutions

Transporting passengers between London City and London Heathrow Airports is one potential application of urban air mobility in the UK that will be studied by a consortium led by Eve, the spinoff from EmbraerX.

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West Atlantic Freighter Damaged In Hard Landing

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The future of a West Atlantic Boeing 737-400SF freighter is uncertain after it sustained apparently significant damage during a reported hard landing in the UK.

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U.S. Air Fares Fell To Lowest Level In Decades During 2020 Third Quarter

Credit: Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport

U.S. commercial air fares plunged to their lowest recorded levels in at least two decades during the 2020 third quarter (Q3), new data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) shows.

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IAG Secures Discount On Air Europa Buy

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International Airlines Group (IAG) has negotiated a lower price for Air Europa as it presses ahead with the strategic acquisition of the Spanish carrier despite the COVID-19 crisis.

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Lessor BBAM Signs On For More Boeing 737-800 Converted Freighters

Credit: Boeing

U.S. lessor BBAM has placed a firm order for six more Boeing 737-800 Converted Freighters (737-800BCFs), with options on a further six, increasing its commitment to 15 of the type.

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Singapore Airlines Adds COVID-19 Test Booking To Travel Pass Platform

Credit: Nigel Howarth / Aviation Week

SINGAPORE—Singapore Airlines (SIA) is trialing a new function in its digital travel portal that will allow passengers to book COVID-19 tests and receive results on one platform. 

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With Spirit Airlines looking to surpass its 2019 size this year and Aircastle seeing demand for some of its older-generation models, the market is starting to see glimmers of hope. Take a look at the daily roundup of air transport news. 

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