Aviation Daily Roundup: July 17
El Al Extends Grounding Through August
Credit: Nigel Howarth / Aviation WeekEl Al Israel Airlines has announced its aircraft will stay grounded until at least September.
CityJet Awaits Court Verdict On Restructuring
Credit: Joe PriesIreland-based ACMI specialist CityJet has issued letters of redundancy to around 270 staff as the airline seeks to start rebuilding services for the post-pandemic era.
Daily Memo: Boeing’s CEO Sets A Course Correction
Credit: BoeingDavid Calhoun has a message for airlines: get your old airplanes out of the skies and don’t bring them back.
Delta, LATAM Plan To Use Proposed JV To Challenge American In Miami
Credit: Joe PriesDespite reeling from the crisis created by the COVID-19 pandemic, Delta Air Lines and LATAM Airlines Group are aiming to significantly grow their presence at Miami International (MIA) if their proposed joint venture (JV) receives all the necessary approvals.
Laudamotion To Close Stuttgart Base Over Labor Agreement Dispute
Credit: LaudamotionRyanair Group subsidiary Laudamotion will close its German base at Stuttgart Airport (STR), following its failure to achieve a new collective labor agreement (CLA) there.
Airbus A350 To Take Lead Role In Restoring Qatar Airways’ Network
Credit: Rob FinlaysonQatar Airways will spearhead the rebuilding of its route network with its Airbus A350 fleet, the company said in a statement July 16.
U.S. House Transportation Leaders Back Payroll Support Extension
Credit: Rob FinlaysonKey leaders in the U.S. House Transportation Committee backed a proposal to extend the Payroll Support Program (PSP) until March 2021, adding pressure on Congress to reach a compromise to stave off tens of thousands of potential furloughs this fall.
Singapore Airlines Sees More Fuel Hedging Losses As Recovery Slows
Credit: Singapore AirlinesSingapore Airlines (SIA) is warning of a material operating loss for its fiscal 2020-21 first quarter (Q1) as the industry’s recovery proceeds at a pace slower than initially predicted.
Cathay Pacific Issues Profit Warning, Plans Slow Capacity Return
Credit: Joe PriesThe COVID-19 crisis has triggered a massive half-year loss for Cathay Pacific, but there are some positive signs emerging as the airline gradually adds back capacity and transit traffic increases.
Saudi Arabia Launches Red Sea Airport Construction
Credit: TRSDCSaudi Arabia has started the construction phase of a new airport to help achieve the country’s aim of becoming a major international tourism destination.
British Airways Retires Boeing 747, Cites Pandemic Impact
Credit: British AirwaysBritish Airways (BA) confirmed July 17 that it will not resume Boeing 747 commercial service after operating the aircraft for almost 50 years.
Pandemic Potential Technology Accelerator, Pratt & Whitney Says
Credit: Pratt & WhitneyDespite the global air transport market collapse and aircraft production slowdown following the COVID-19 pandemic, Pratt & Whitney believes the longer-term impact may potentially accelerate the adoption of advanced propulsion technology as airframers revise product development strategies.
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