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Aviation Daily, June 17, 2020

VOL. 420 NO. 52 June 17, 2020
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Regulatory/Legislative

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U.S. Senate Bill Targets Human Factors As Key To FAA Safety Changes

Jun 16, 2020
A bipartisan U.S. Senate bill targeting FAA certification improvements places substantial emphasis on human-factors research and funding, echoing several reports produced in the wake of the Boeing 737 MAX accidents and subsequent grounding.
Lithuania Transport Minister Jaroslav Narkevic
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Lithuania Plans To Launch State-Funded Virtual Airline

Jun 16, 2020
Lithuania’s transport minister hopes to establish a virtual airline—which operates under its own brand, but wet-leases in capacity—within the next six months to aid the Baltic state’s COVID-19 recovery.
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IATA Calls For Extended Slot Rule Waivers

Jun 16, 2020
IATA is calling for governments to extend their slot rule waivers through the winter timetable, as airlines are only beginning to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Daily Memo

Prime Air
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The Daily Memo: Amazon Air Growth Primarily Self-Serving

Jun 16, 2020
Last quarter, Amazon grew its year-over-year sales 26%. The percentage was slightly higher in its key North American market that generates 60% of its business. 

Airlines

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Major U.S. Carriers Commit To Enforcing Mask Use In Flight

Jun 16, 2020
Nearly all the major U.S. carriers will crack down on lapses in mask-wearing in flight, putting rigor on previously toothless policies that drew widespread criticism for lack of enforcement. 
aircraft
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Jetstar Pacific To Rebrand As Qantas Looks To Exit Joint Venture

Jun 15, 2020
The Qantas Group is moving closer to withdrawing from Vietnam-based Jetstar Pacific, as the joint-venture LCC changes its name and branding to align…
easyJet
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EasyJet Finalizes Deferral Of 32 Airbus A320-Family Aircraft

Jun 16, 2020
EasyJet has agreed to new delivery dates for 32 Airbus A320-family aircraft and secured an extension on its purchase and deferral rights, in light of the COVID-19 crisis.
aircraft
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United Airlines Raises $5B Backed By Loyalty Program

Jun 15, 2020
United Airlines announced a new $5 billion loan secured by its MileagePlus loyalty program, part of an effort to raise enough cash to survive even the most bearish recovery scenarios.
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European LCCs Step Up Summer Flights As COVID Restrictions Ease

Jun 15, 2020
Major European (LCCs have stepped up efforts to restore their flight schedules in time for the summer season, with Ryanair and easyJet announcing the restart of some French schedules after a further easing of restrictions.

Airports

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Singapore Pauses Changi Terminal 5 Project To Reassess Design

Jun 16, 2020
In view of the uncertain aviation landscape and how standards might change post-COVID-19, Singapore Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan said construction of the Changi Airport Terminal 5 mega project will be halted for at least two years.

Safety

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IATA Prefers Off-Airport Virus Testing Instead Of Quarantines

Jun 16, 2020
IATA wants countries to mutually recognize and accept COVID-19 tests on passengers performed within 24 hours of their flight rather than institute lengthy quarantines on incoming travelers.

Suppliers

Rolls=Royce UltraFan Engineers
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Rolls-Royce Reaffirms Electric Push As Part Of Zero Carbon Commitment

Jun 05, 2020
UK engine maker Rolls-Royce has reasserted plans to focus on electrification and alternative fuels as part of a broader corporate commitment to…

Industry Data

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COVID KPI: Available Seat Kilometres – By Region

Jun 16, 2020
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Leisure And Business Fares: Week Of June 8

Jun 16, 2020
Harrell Leisure & Business Fares