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Aviation Daily, March 31, 2020

VOL. 419 NO. 61 March 31, 2020
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Pandemic Cuts New-Aircraft Needs 25% Through 2025, Analysts Say

Mar 30, 2020
A 40% drop in global revenue passenger miles followed by a rapid snap-back and leveling out of 5% year-over-year growth starting in 2023 would cut near-term new-aircraft demand about 25% from pre-coronavirus pandemic estimates, Vertical Research Partners analysts conclude. 

The Daily Memo

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Daily Memo: Chinese Airlines Domestic Capacity Responds To Policy

Mar 30, 2020
Chinese domestic airline activity is not as good as it looks.

Airports

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Ground Handlers Call For UK Government Help To Survive

Mar 30, 2020
The bosses of the four main ground handling service providers operating in the UK have written to the government to call for financial support, warning that the collapse of their businesses would have knock-on effects for the aviation sector’s post-COVID-19 recovery.

Safety

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FAA Directive Targets A220 Engine Software Linked To Shutdowns

Mar 30, 2020
The FAA has fast-tracked a mandatory software upgrade developed by Pratt & Whitney to address PW1500G in-flight shutdowns linked to variable inlet guide vanes, including one in February on an Air Baltic Airbus A220-300. 

Airlines

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EasyJet Grounds Fleet; Founder Steps Up Opposition To Airbus Order

Mar 30, 2020
UK LCC easyJet has grounded its entire fleet in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, while Irish LCC Ryanair continues to operate just 10% of its aircraft. 
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Qantas Pilots Accept Long-Range Flying Proposal

Mar 30, 2020
Qantas pilots have voted to accept new contract conditions that would allow ultra-long-haul flying, although plans to order aircraft for such flights are on hold.
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Thai Airlines Seek $490M In Financial Aid

Mar 30, 2020
Seven Thai carriers have banded together to request a THB16 billion ($490 million) financial aid package from the Thai government to help continue…

Technology

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Connectivity Provider OneWeb Files For Chapter 11

Mar 30, 2020
OneWeb, a connectivity provider that was targeting commercial aviation, has filed for Chapter 11 and is seeking a buyer after investment negotiations fell through because of the COVID-19 crisis.
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Grounding Of Commercial Aviation Impacts Weather Forecasting

Mar 27, 2020
The drastic reduction in commercial aviation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has slashed the number of atmospheric data reports from aircraft in flight, which is impacting weather forecasts.

Airports

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Paris Orly Airport Closing To Commercial Flights Mar. 31

Mar 30, 2020
Paris’s second airport Orly (ORY) will close temporarily to commercial flights from Mar. 31 after the COVID-19 crisis wiped out demand for air travel. 

Airport Profile

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Airport Profile: New York, NY: John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Mar 30, 2020
Weekly profile of a major airport’s operations, carriers and destinations.