Aviation Daily Roundup: October 7
Austrian Airlines Reduces Winter Flying; Cash Burn At €40M Per Month
Credit: Austrian Airlines / Hannes WinterAustrian Airlines has cut its capacity for the coming winter schedule to just 30% of 2019 levels as COVID-19 cases in Europe rise while the Lufthansa subsidiary’s liquidity contracts.
Greek ATC, CAA Go On Strike Forcing Cancellations
Credit: Athens AirportAir traffic controllers (ATC) and electronic security engineers in Greece have announced four-hour work stoppages for Oct. 7 and Oct. 8.
Nigerian Startup Green Africa Secures Credit Line
Credit: Green Africa AirwaysNigerian startup Green Africa Airways has made further progress with its financing and is aiming to begin ticket sales in early 2021.
AerSale Integrates Enhanced Flight Vision System On Boeing 737NG
Credit: Business WireCommercial aircraft aftermarket supplier AerSale said it has nearly completed initial flight testing of an enhanced flight vision system (EFVS) on a Boeing 737-800 that equips pilots with the Universal Avionics SkyLens head-wearable display.
FAA Releases Proposed 737 MAX Training Requirements
Credit: FAAProposed new minimum training for 737 MAX pilots includes five scenarios in full-flight simulators preceded by reviews of related checklists and materials, a report issued by the FAA Oct. 6 reveals.
Condor To Exit Court-Backed Restructuring In November
Credit: CondorGerman leisure carrier Condor is preparing to exit “protective shield proceedings” in November, following the liquidation of its former parent company Thomas Cook Group in September 2019.
Braathen To Launch New Airline; Wizz Domestic Norway Routes Set
Credit: AvinorA team led by Erik Braathen, one of the initial Norwegian Air Shuttle investors, is aiming to launch a new airline in Norway next year.
Portugal Increases TAP Stake To 72.5%
Credit: TAP Air Portugal / TwitterThe Portuguese government has completed its acquisition of a further 22.5% stake in TAP Air Portugal, previously held by David Neeleman’s Atlantic Gateway consortium, increasing the state’s shareholding to 72.5%.
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