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Aviation Daily, September 7, 2020

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Airlines

A4A
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U.S. Airlines ‘Fighting for Survival,’ A4A Chief Says

Sep 04, 2020
The chief executive of the top U.S. airline lobby called on federal lawmakers to promptly approve more industry aid, telling reporters the situation facing carriers remains “dire” as the summer leisure travel season draws to a close. 
Scoot
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Scoot CEO Says Reopening Of Asian Markets ‘Frustratingly Slow’

Sep 03, 2020
While Singapore has been a leader in reopening its borders to some international travel, most other Asia-Pacific nations are moving much more slowly, Scoot CEO Campbell Wilson said.
Qatar Airways 777LR
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Arab Carriers Foresee Potentially Grim Outlook

Sep 02, 2020
Passenger numbers at Middle Eastern and North African airlines may not return to pre-COVID-19 levels before 2027 if worst-case scenarios come to pass, the body representing Arab airlines said Sept. 1.
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Air Canada Launches Voluntary COVID-19 Testing Study at YYZ

Sep 03, 2020
Air Canada and the Greater Toronto Airports Authority have launched a voluntary COVID-19 testing study at Toronto-Pearson International Airport (YYZ) in a bid to convince the Canadian Government to adopt a more science-based approach to its 14-day quarantine requirement for international arrivals
JetSMART
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Chile’s JetSMART Plans September Expansion 

Sep 04, 2020
JetSMART Chile plans to expand its operations by 25% this month compared with August, adding new routes as it works to craft an optimal network with the COVID-19 pandemic ongoing.
Ryanair
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Ryanair Raises $473M, Eyes Growth Opportunities Amid Crisis

Sep 04, 2020
Irish LCC Ryanair has raised €400 million ($473 million) by issuing new shares and is on the lookout for chances to gain market share as rivals retrench or go out of business.
MAX
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Creditors Give Green Light To Virgin Australia Acquisition

Sep 04, 2020
Virgin Australia’s creditors have voted to approve the airline’s sale to Bain Capital, clearing the way for the carrier to emerge from voluntary administration.
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United Airlines To Gradually Ramp Up Capacity To 40% In October

Sep 04, 2020
United Airlines announced plans to operate 40% of its year-ago schedule in October, up from 34% in September, but still less than American Airlines and Delta Air Lines.

The Daily Memo

Boeing 787 facility in North Charleston, South Carolina
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Daily Memo: The Coming Air War Between The States

Sep 04, 2020
Boeing’s revelation this summer that it is looking into consolidating all 787 production in North Charleston, South Carolina, is just one of many examples of how the COVID-19 pandemic is reshaping the aerospace and defense industry. 

Lessors

Boeing MAX aircraft
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Boeing ‘Needs To Drop’ MAX Name, Házy Says

Sep 04, 2020
Air Lease Corporation chairman Steven Udvar Házy is encouraging Boeing to publicly refer to the 737 MAX by its more formal numerical designations, such as the 737-8 and 737-9, calling the name “MAX” a “clear liability.”

Suppliers

Recaro
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Recaro Aircraft Seating, Wizz Air Ink Economy Seat Deal

Aug 25, 2020
Recaro Aircraft Seating has secured a deal with Wizz Air for 31,767 passenger seats as part of a larger partnership deal with airlines in the portfolio of Indigo Partners for nearly 100,000 passenger seats. 

Regulatory/Legislative

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Europe, China Agree To Streamline Aviation Product Approvals

Sep 04, 2020
The EU and China have brought into effect a new agreement aimed at harmonizing product approval regulations and enhancing safety in the civil aviation sector.  

Industry Data

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Overall Number And Percentage Of Flight Cancellations By Reporting Operating Carrier May 2020

Sep 04, 2020
Overall Number And Percentage Of Flight Cancellations
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SpeedNews Commercial Aircraft & Engines Marketplace

Sep 04, 2020
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Calendar

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Sep 04, 2020
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