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Aviation Daily, April 5, 2021

VOL. 424 NO. 1 April 05, 2021
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Regulatory/Legislative

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New CDC Travel Guidance Could Brighten Outlook For U.S. Airlines

Apr 02, 2021
The CDC on April 2 stated that fully vaccinated travelers can travel safely within the U.S., do not need to self-quarantine, and can skip testing before or after travel unless it is a requirement for their destination. 
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UK To Increase Passenger Tax On Long-Haul Flights

Apr 02, 2021
The UK government has announced plans to increase its Air Passenger Duty (APD) tax on all departing passengers. 
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U.S. Lawmakers Amplify Concerns Over Norse Atlantic

Apr 02, 2021
U.S. House Transportation Committee leaders are ramping up pressure on Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to scrutinize the notional foreign-carrier permit application of startup Norse Atlantic Airways and reject it if it falls under the “flag of convenience” banner. 
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Qatar Aims For More Control Over Airspace

Apr 02, 2021
Qatar plans to have its own Flight Information Region (FIR) ready to go operational in March 2022, giving the small Gulf nation more autonomy over its airspace.
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Taiwan Begins Asia’s First Travel Bubble With Palau

Apr 01, 2021
Taiwan has started a leisure travel bubble with the Pacific island state of Palau, with the first flight commencing April 1. 

The Daily Memo

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Daily Memo: Dialing Down Expectations Of Narrowbody Build Rates

Apr 02, 2021
With so many proverbial tea leaves to read, the commercial aerospace manufacturing sector remains in a fog when it comes to guessing narrowbody build rates this year and next. 

Airlines

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Transat Hunts For Financing After Air Canada Merger Dissolves

Apr 02, 2021
Now that its merger with Air Canada has been terminated, Transat is examining various options to secure C$500 million ($398 million) in working capital necessary to support its operations in 2021.
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RwandAir Completes Staff Vaccination

Mar 24, 2021
Central African carrier RwandAir reported March 24 that it has become the first airline on the continent to vaccinate all personnel against the coronavirus.
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CommutAir Opens Denver Hub For United Express

Mar 30, 2021
U.S. regional airline CommutAir has started operations from its new hub in Denver (DEN), Colorado. 

Suppliers

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Backed By BA, ZeroAvia To Develop Hydrogen Propulsion For 50-Seaters

Mar 31, 2021
Hydrogen propulsion pioneer ZeroAvia has secured an investment from British Airways (BA) and kicked off development of a fuel-cell power train for 50-seat-plus regional aircraft. 

Technology

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NASA Crowdsource Seeks To Shape Future Of Aviation

Apr 02, 2021
NASA’s Convergent Aeronautics Solutions has launched a crowdsourcing competition to solicit assessments from experts on the factors most likely to shape the future of air travel and how to best arrive at a favorable outcome.

Airframers

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French Light Aircraft Startup Plans Electric 19-Seater

Mar 23, 2021
A new French manufacturer has announced its intention to develop an electric 19-seat regional and freighter aircraft with early funding support from regional governments as part of post-pandemic recovery plans for the country’s aviation industry.

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