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Aviation Daily, January 22, 2021

VOL. 423 NO. 14 January 22, 2021
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Airframers

A320 hangar FAL
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Airbus Slows Down Production Rate Increase

Jan 21, 2021
Airbus plans to raise single-aisle production rates later in 2021, but the ramp-up will be slower than previously planned “in response to the market environment.”

The Daily Memo

United
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Daily Memo: Vaccine Distribution Drive In The Spotlight

Jan 21, 2021
Over a year since the first COVID-19 cases were reported, airlines devastated by the pandemic are starting to see light at the end of the tunnel now that the rollout of long-awaited vaccines has begun. 

Regulatory/Legislative

American Airlines passenger with mask
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Biden Executive Order Makes U.S. Travel Mask-Wearing Mandatory

Jan 21, 2021
As part of a “mask up for 100 days” campaign that new U.S. President Joe Biden has prioritized in his first days in office, most air travelers in America will be required to wear a mask until April.
Peter Buttigieg
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Buttigieg Backs Mask Mandate During Confirmation Hearing

Jan 21, 2021
U.S. President Joe Biden’s nominee to head the U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) pledged Jan. 21 to enforce a presidential directive requiring people to wear masks during interstate travel to prevent against the spread of COVID-19.

Airlines

VeriFLY
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American Airlines Unveils ‘Health Passport’ For Passengers

Jan 19, 2021
American Airlines has become the first U.S. airline to roll out a “health passport” app for inbound international travelers from all destinations it serves, a move the airline believes will help it support international flying as the COVID-19 crisis continues.
Norwegian Airlines
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Norwegian’s Short-Haul Plan Wins Government Backing

Jan 21, 2021
Norway’s government will provide a hybrid loan to Norwegian Air Shuttle providing private investors also back the LCC’s restructuring.
WestJet 737 MAX 8
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WestJet Flight Marks 737 MAX’s Return In Canada

Jan 21, 2021
WestJet re-launched Boeing 737-8 services with a routine flight from Calgary to Vancouver Jan. 21, becoming the first Canadian carrier to operate a 737 MAX-family aircraft following a 20-month global grounding. 
Virgin Australia
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Virgin Australia Adds Outside Execs To New Leadership Team

Jan 19, 2021
Virgin Australia CEO Jayne Hrdlicka has announced a new senior leadership group, mostly comprising people from outside the company.
United Airlines plane with mask
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United Airlines Still Uncertain About Timing Of Demand Recovery

Jan 21, 2021
United Airlines is confident there will be an “inflection point” in the path of demand sometime in 2021, although executives are keeping mum about when exactly that might occur.
aircraft
article

New Skytra Tool Paves Way For Airline-Revenue Hedging

Jan 12, 2021
Airbus subsidiary Skytra has secured UK finance regulator approval for a data tool which will allow airlines to hedge revenue for the first time, in the same way they do for fuel and currency.

MRO

ST
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ST Engineering Seals Five-Year Deal With Major Cargo Carrier 

Jan 19, 2021
Singapore Technologies (ST) Engineering announced Jan. 18 that it has secured a five-year heavy maintenance contract with an undisclosed “international air cargo carrier.”

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