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Regulatory/Legislative

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U.S. Lawmakers To Probe Boeing Production Issues

May 18, 2021
U.S. House transportation committee leaders plan to dig into production-quality issues that have held up deliveries of Boeing 787s and 737 MAXs and have grounded part of the 737 MAX fleet. 
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Aviation Groups Urge U.S. Congress To Help Decarbonize Air Travel

May 18, 2021
The coalition of two-dozen organizations representing a broad cross-section of the aviation industry called on U.S. lawmakers to help decarbonize air travel as part of a broad infrastructure spending package now under consideration on Capitol Hill.

The Daily Memo

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Daily Memo: Should German Aviation Fear Election Of A Green Chancellor?

May 18, 2021
The successful start to Greens candidate Annalena Baerbock’s campaign is considered a threat by incumbents and is already triggering debates, including on aviation policy.

Airports

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Polderbaan Runway
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Schiphol Returns Sixth Runway To Active Service

May 17, 2021
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport has returned to its full complement of six runways following completion of a four-month refurbishment of the Polderbaan strip.

Airlines

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Air Canada To Launch New Hawaii Routes For Winter Season

May 13, 2021
The new services, which include the first scheduled connection between Montreal and Honolulu, will complement the airline’s long-standing routes from Calgary and Vancouver to the Hawaiian Islands.
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Icelandic Startup PLAY Reveals Launch Network

May 18, 2021
PLAY’s network plans come just days after the carrier was granted its air operator’s certificate (AOC) from the Icelandic Transport Authority ICETRA.
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Ryanair To Fund Sustainable Aviation Research Facility

Apr 30, 2021
Ireland-based ULCC Ryanair plans to partner with Trinity College Dublin to create a sustainable aviation center.
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China’s Spring Airlines Finds New Opportunities In Pandemic

May 18, 2021
The pandemic has given the airline access to slots in previously hard-to-get major airports.

Cargo

LATAM Cargo
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LATAM Further Expanding 767 Freighter Fleet

May 18, 2021
LATAM Airlines Group has exercised four 767-300 freighter conversion options with Boeing and added two more to its conversion plans, further bolstering its ambitious cargo fleet expansion strategy. 

Technology

Alia
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EVTOL Startup Beta Raises $368M Through Series A Round

May 18, 2021
The latest investment round gives Beta Technologies the funds to advance toward FAA certification while valuing the Vermont-based startup at $1.4 billion.

Industry Data