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Aviation Daily, March 4, 2020

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Regulatory/Legislative

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European Commission Rejects Slot Rule Suspension Demands

Mar 03, 2020
The European Commission (EC) is rejecting for now demands by the airline industry to suspend slot rules for congested airports, even as the industry struggles with a massive demand reduction in some markets.
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U.S. Lawmaker Introduces Bill To Track Airline Emissions Reduction

Feb 27, 2020
A key leader on civil aviation issues in the U.S. House introduced legislation Feb. 26 that would require the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to study, track and assess the sector’s efforts toward curbing greenhouse gas emissions.

Airlines

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Azul Shareholders Approve Breeze Sublease Agreement

Mar 03, 2020
Shareholders of Brazilian carrier Azul approved an agreement to sublease 28 Embraer E195s to U.S. startup Breeze Aviation, which founder David Neeleman plans to use to launch scheduled services later this year.
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European Airlines Believe COVID-19 Crisis Will Be Short-Lived

Mar 03, 2020
European airlines were trying to reassure themselves Mar. 3 that the spread of COVID-19 and the demand slump they are currently experiencing will be short-lived and followed by a quick-recovery.
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Singapore, India Expand Travel Bans; Vietnam Airlines Cuts Korea Flights

Mar 03, 2020
With COVID-19 coronavirus cases multiplying in South Korea, Iran and Italy, Singapore has taken more steps to mitigate the risk. 
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Spirit Airlines Defends ULCC Model On Capitol Hill

Mar 03, 2020
A senior Spirit Airlines executive defended the ULCC business model on Capitol Hill, telling U.S. lawmakers that Spirit’s low fares empower first-time and infrequent flyers to select air transportation over other forms of travel.
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South African Government To Provide More Cash To SAA

Feb 28, 2020
The South African government is planning a new cash infusion to try to put financially troubled South African Airways (SAA) on a sound footing.

Cargo

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ATSG’s First Two Converted A321Fs Placed; Certification On Track

Mar 03, 2020
Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) has lined up operators for its first two Airbus A321 converted freighters and expects to receive its FAA supplemental type certificate (STC) for the program around July 1, the company’s top executive said. 

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Chinese MRO Says 90% of Capacity Back Up

Mar 03, 2020
The 2019 novel coronavirus, or Covid-19, started in China, and Chinese MROs were the first aftermarket entities to be hit by its consequences.

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