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Aviation Daily, August 17, 2020

VOL. 421 NO. 30 August 17, 2020

Airports

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Risk-Based Testing Should Be Prioritized Over Quarantines, ACI Says

Aug 14, 2020
Blanket quarantines of passengers flying between countries should be replaced by risk-based testing protocols backed by health certificates and other tactics that reassure the traveling public amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Airports Council International (ACI) World said Aug. 14. 
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Hong Kong To Permit One-Way Transit Service From China

Aug 13, 2020
For three months between Aug. 15 and Oct. 15, transit service at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) will resume for passengers traveling inbound from mainland China, but not for outbound flights to mainland Chinese airports.

The Daily Memo

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Daily Memo: Air France Gets Ready For Domestic Shake-Up

Aug 14, 2020
As Europe gets back to work after the traditional summer break, Air France-KLM CEO Ben Smith will be rolling up his sleeves for the next phase of plans to revamp Air France—plans which have become even more important since the COVID-19 crisis.  

Regulatory/Legislative

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UK Imposes Quarantine On Arrivals From France, Netherlands

Aug 14, 2020
The UK has removed France and the Netherlands from its “travel corridors” list, meaning arrivals to the UK from those destinations will have to self…
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Draft EASA Directive Lays Out Trent XWB Blade-Check Program

Aug 12, 2020
Europe’s Airbus A350-900 operators must conduct inspections at 2,300 flight cycles or within 50 cycles for engines that have hit the threshold for cracks in the intermediate pressure (IP) compressor blade roots, a draft EASA airworthiness directive said.

Airlines

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American Airlines Is The Latest U.S. Carrier To Ban Masks With Valves

Aug 12, 2020
American Airlines became the latest U.S. carrier to disallow passengers from wearing masks with exhaust valves on its flights, aligning its face covering policy with most other major U.S. airlines.
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Azul Sees Bright Spots In Brazil; Works To Rightsize Fleet

Aug 14, 2020
Despite positive signs for a recovery in domestic demand, Brazil’s Azul has reached a deal with its lessors for a significant reduction in payments for 2020 and plans to defer more than 80 aircraft deliveries to 2024 and beyond.
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Cowen Sees U.S. Air Traffic Hitting 1M Daily Passengers By Year-End

Aug 13, 2020
Cowen & Co. analyst Helane Becker believes U.S. air traffic is on track to recover to 1 million passengers per day by year-end, a modest improvement from current levels, but still a far cry from the 2.5 million travelers who flew each day in 2019.
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New COVID-19 Cluster Stalls New Zealand Demand Recovery

Aug 14, 2020
New Zealand’s airlines are cutting back domestic services after travel restrictions were extended because of a resurgence of coronavirus cases within the country.
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Sky Airline Looking To Grow Network With Peru-U.S. Routes

Aug 12, 2020
Sky Airline is pushing ahead with plans to expand its international network from Peru despite lower passenger demand as a result of the COVID-19 crisis.
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Eastar Jet Eyes New Investors Following Failed Sale

Aug 14, 2020
Korean LCC Eastar Jet is purportedly holding discussions with potential investors as the grounded carrier searches for a financial lifeline to restore its operations.

Industry Data

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U.S. Airports TSA Screenings 5-Week Trend June 14-July 18, 2020 Vs. Year-Ago Similar Timeframe

Aug 14, 2020
U.S. Airports TSA Screenings 5-Week Trend
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SpeedNews Commercial Aircraft & Engines Marketplace

Aug 14, 2020

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Aug 14, 2020
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